Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Characters
Setting & Plot
Plot
100

to look for food or supplies

forage

100

not intimidated or afraid

undaunted

100

Who is Ivan and describe him using 2 character traits?

a gorilla - he is patient, kind, caring, loyal, hard working, artist 

100

What was Ivan's real name and where did he used to live?

Mud and he lived in Central Africa

100

What did Ivan promise to Stella?

he will take care of Ruby

200

to think and ponder about something

contemplate

200

having no interest or care

indifferent

200

Who is Ruby and describe her using 2 character traits?

She is a baby elephant. She is playful, curious, kind, silly. 

200

What does Ivan call his cage at the mall? Describe it. 

domain - cement floor, 3 windows, 1 wall with painted jungle, small pool

200

What happened when Ruby fell in a hole when she was in the wild?

Humans saved her

300

to make right or more fair

amend
300

quick and light in movement, agile

nimble

300

Who is Bob and what happens to him at the end of the book?

He is a stray dog living at the mall. He gets adopted by Julia's family. 

300
Where do Ivan and Ruby go at the end of the book? Describe it. 

the zoo - open space, other animals, nice humans 

300

What word did Ivan paint?

home

400

messy or untidy apperance

unkempt

400
with focused attention

intently

400

Who is Stella and what part of her body is hurt during the book?

An elephant who lives at the mall, her foot is hurt 

400
What happened with Ivan was living with Mack at his house?

broken items, spreading frosting all over fridge, growing too big 

400

Julia gave Bob something special. What was it?

His name

500

soft crackling sound 

rustle

500

uninviting, unapproachable, cruel looking

grim

500

Who is Julia and how does she help save the animals?

She is George's daughter. She understands Ivan's drawing and puts it on the billboard. 

500

Where did Stella live before the Big Top Mall?

circus

500

How does Ivan describe gorillas and how does Ivan describe humans?

patient as stones and chatty like chimps