Bob the Dog
Ivan & Friends
Challenge Category
Math/Critical Thinking
100

What kind of animal is Bob?

A dog

100

Who is Bob's closest friend?

Ivan

100

How is Bob’s current environment different from his past?

It is safer and more stable

100

You have $20. You buy a toy for $13.75. How much money do you have left?

20.00
-13.75
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 $6.25

200

What point of view is the story told in, and how do you know?

First person, because Bob says “I”

200

What animal is Ruby?

A baby elephant

200

How would Ivan handle difficult situations?

Carefully, thoughtfully, potentially optimistic

200

A number has 5 thousands, 2 hundreds, 8 tens, and 4 ones. What is the number?

Break it apart by place value:

  • 5 thousands = 5,000
  • 2 hundreds = 200
  • 8 tens = 80
  • 4 ones = 4

Now add them:

5,000 + 200 + 80 + 4 = 5,284

300

What motivates Bob the most in these chapters.

Choose one of the following: fear, friendship, both

Both

300

Is Ruby or Bob younger? Why does Ruby behave differently than Bob?


Ruby is younger and hasn’t experienced the same hardships

300

How does Bob’s personality BOTH help and hurt him in Chapters 1–2?

It helps him stay strong and survive, but hurts his ability to trust and connect with others

300

Which is longer: 4 feet or 48 inches? Explain.

They're the same

400

List one of the most remarkable things that a dog can smell. (There are four acceptable answers, please name one).

Danger, Molecule of Roast Beef, Feelings, Sicknes

400

How are Bob and Ivan different in how they act?

Bob is grumpy; Ivan is calm and thoughtful

400

Bob often sounds negative or grumpy. How might this actually be a sign of something deeper?

It hides fear, caring, or vulnerability

Will also accept: could be tired from guarding - signifying protection/caring.

400

School starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 2:45 PM. How long is the school day?

Let’s break it into parts:

  • From 8:15 AM → 12:15 PM = 4 hours
  • From 12:15 PM → 2:45 PM = 2 hours 30 minutes

Now add them:

4 hours + 2 hours 30 minutes = 6 hours 30 minutes

Final Answer: The school day is 6 hours and 30 minutes


500

Give one example of how Bob shows, not tells, that he cares about his friends, family, etc.

Stays near friends, protects them, watches them, etc.

500

What does the group’s (Bob, Ivan, Ruby) behavior suggest about the importance of community?

That support from others helps individuals heal and grow

500

What internal conflict does Bob face?

__________ vs. ___________

(ex: an internal conflict you might have could be: should I go to Summer Bridge or sleep all day)

Wanting to care vs. wanting to stay guarded

500

Without solving exactly, which is larger: 6,789 − 2,999 or 6,789 − 3,001? Explain your reasoning.

6,789 − 2,999 is larger because you subtract less

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