Characters
Story Events
Setting
Feelings and Reasons
By the Numbers
100

Who was the first gift Ivan gave Julia?

A blue crayon

100

What does Ivan like to draw the most?

A banana

100

Where does most of the story take place?

The exit 8 big top mall

100

Why does Ruby ask Ivan to tell her stories?

Ruby loves stories

100

How many TVs did Ivan break?

1
200

Who sneaks into the mall to sleep on Ivan’s tummy?

Bob

200

What happens to Ivan’s domain when he hits it with a baseball bat?

He cracks a hole in the glass

200

When does Bob sneak onto Ivan’s tummy?

At night time

200

Why does Bob sleep on Ivan’s tummy?

Because it is comfy

200

How many toes did Ivan break?

3

300

Who gives Ivan more crayons?

Mack

300

Who comes to live at the mall?

Ruby

300

Who works in the mall for Mack?

George

300

Why does Bob not trust humans?

Because they hurt him
300

How many different things did Ivan break?

10

400

Who dies in the story?

Stella

400

 What is Ivan’s original name?

Mud

400

What is painted on the back of Ivan's domain? 

A jungle sceen

400

What promise did Ivan make to Stella?

He will take care of Ruby.

400

How many animals does Ivan live with at the mall before Ruby arrives?

2

500

Which character thinks that humans have smaller hearts than rats?

Bob

500

What happened to Bob’s family?

They died

500

What does Ivan call his domain after talking with Ruby? 

A cage

500

 How did George feel about Stella’s death?

He was angry at Mack.

500

How many days does Ivan live in the mall?

9,855

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