The One and Only Ivan - Chapters 1-41 Flashcards

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What does 'entwined' mean?

weaved, interwoven

What does 'linger' mean?

wait around; dawdle

What does 'lush' mean?

luxuriant and rich, jungly

What does 'wily' mean?

crafty and devious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'majestic' mean?

distinguished and grand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wistful' mean?

yearning and longing; melancholy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'make amends' mean?

make good; atone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coax' mean?

persuade Signup and view all the answers

What does 'indifferent' mean?

uninterested Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nimbly' mean?

quickly, and with grace and skill Signup and view all the answers

What does 'domain' mean?

territory Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unkempt' mean?

untidy, messy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ponder' mean?

think about Signup and view all the answers

What does 'undaunted' mean?

unafraid and fearless Signup and view all the answers

What does 'accuracy' mean?

precision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cunning' mean?

shrewd, clever, sharp Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. The reader meets Ivan. b. Ivan tells the reader he had been living in a cage for 9,855 days.

The reader meets Ivan. Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. Ivan is concerned about Stella, who has a swollen foot and has been limping. b. Ruby, a baby elephant arrives at the Big Top Mall.

Ivan is concerned about Stella. Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. Ruby's constant questions and chatter begin to make Ivan remember his past. b. Fewer visitors are coming to the Big Top Mall, and Mack is not happy about it.

Fewer visitors are coming to the Big Top Mall. Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. The reader is introduced to Stella, the elephant. b. The reader discovers that Ivan and Julia are artists.

The reader discovers that Ivan and Julia are artists. Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. Stella tells the story of Jambo. b. Ruby, a baby elephant arrives at the Big Top Mall.

Stella tells the story of Jambo. Signup and view all the answers

Which happened first? a. Ruby's constant questions and chatter begin to make Ivan remember his past. b. Ivan is concerned about Stella, who has a swollen foot.

Ivan is concerned about Stella. Signup and view all the answers

Mack tries to keep Bob out of Ivan's cage.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does Ivan feel about his domain? a. He loves it! b. He is angry about it! c. He never wants to leave it. d. He is accustomed or used to it.

He is accustomed or used to it. Signup and view all the answers

Two words that describe Ruby are OLD and GRUMPY.

False Signup and view all the answers

Two words that describe Ruby are energetic and innocent.

True Signup and view all the answers

Ivan tries to help Mack bring more people to the Big Top Mall by..... a. Trying to eat more b. Throwing balls at the window.

Trying to eat more Signup and view all the answers

Ivan tries to help Mack bring more people to the Big Top Mall by..... a. Wearing a wig and dress b. Trying to impress the humans.

Trying to impress the humans. Signup and view all the answers

In the following simile, what is being compared to what? 'They (humans) drifted past my domain like logs on a lazy river.'

Humans are being compared to logs on a lazy river Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Ivan like chimps? a. They are patient b. They like to eat food c. They talk too much.

They talk too much. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the seal who ate the pennies?

She died Signup and view all the answers

Why is Stella upset about Ruby coming to the mall? a. She is jealous. b. She is sad that Ruby will be treated the way she was treated.

She is sad that Ruby will be treated the way she was treated. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Entwined: Describes something that is weaved or interwoven.
Linger: Means to wait around or dawdle in one place.
Lush: Refers to something that is luxuriant, rich, or resembling a jungle.
Wily: Characterizes someone as crafty and devious in behavior.
Majestic: Signifies something distinguished and grand in appearance.
Wistful: Expresses a sense of yearning, longing, or melancholy.
Make amends: To atone or make good for a past mistake.
Coax: To persuade someone gently to do something.
Indifferent: Lacking interest or concern; apathetic.
Nimbly: Suggests quickness and gracefulness in movement.
Domain: Refers to a territory or area under someone's control.
Unkempt: Describes something that is untidy or messy.
Ponder: To think carefully about something.
Undaunted: Describes someone who is unafraid or fearless.
Accuracy: Represents precision or correctness in detail.
Cunning: Refers to being shrewd, clever, or sharp-minded.

Story Progression

The story opens with the introduction of Ivan, who reveals he's been living in a cage for 9,855 days.
Ivan expresses concern for Stella, an elephant with a swollen foot.
The arrival of Ruby, a baby elephant, leads Ivan to remember his past.
Mack, the owner of the Big Top Mall, is unhappy with fewer visitors, indicating business struggles.
The reader learns about Stella’s storytelling, specifically regarding the tale of Jambo.
Ivan and Julia are introduced as artists, showcasing their creative talents.

Character Dynamics

Ruby is depicted as energetic and innocent, countering the misconception that she is old and grumpy.
Ivan displays a complex relationship with his domain—he feels accustomed to it rather than loving or hating it.
Bob, a character in the story, is allowed to interact with Ivan, contradicting beliefs about Mack trying to keep them apart.

Important Events

Ivan engages in humorous attempts to help Mack attract visitors, like trying to eat more and impressing humans.
The fate of a seal who consumed pennies ends tragically as she dies.
Stella feels sadness about Ruby’s arrival, fearing she will face the same treatment she endured.

Thematic Elements

Explores themes of captivity and the longing for freedom through Ivan's reflections and memories.
Highlights the effects of human intervention and the animal experience in captivity, particularly through the character of Stella.
Uses vivid similes, such as comparing humans to "logs on a lazy river," to illustrate Ivan's perception of people drifting past his cage.

Miscellaneous

Ivan's disdain for chimps arises from their tendency to talk excessively.
The narrative emphasizes Ivan’s introspection regarding his life and what it means to be part of the Big Top Mall.

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