The One and Only Ivan Quiz

Ivan's Life in the Big Top Mall

• Ivan, a gorilla, lives in the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade.
• He's known as "The Freeway Gorilla," "The Ape at Exit 8," "The One and Only Ivan," and "Mighty Silverback."
• He prefers to be called just Ivan.
• Ivan understands human language, but finds human communication often overly noisy and excessive.
• Ivan is a patient gorilla.
• He is 400 pounds.
• His domain is a section of the mall, featuring glass, metal, and cement walls.

Ivan's Domain and Relationships

• Ivan has a distinct domain with glass walls, and a hole made by him.
• Stella (an elephant) and Bob (a dog) are Ivan's close friends.
• He has no other gorilla friends.
• The domain's walls feature a painted jungle scene.
• He has a tire swing, baseball, plastic pool, TV and a stuffed gorilla toy (Not-Tag).
• Ivan enjoys looking at the mall and beyond.
• He observes the cars on the freeway.

Ivan's Artwork and Visitors

• Ivan is an artist who draws with crayons.
• He draws simple subjects and creates unique interpretations
• He draws everyday items like apples, bananas, and candy wrappers.
• His art is appreciated by people, who purchase the artwork at the mall's gift shop.
• Ivan is happy about the sales and will eat crayons for a break
• Daily visitors comment on his artwork, typically with misunderstandings.
• An occasional visitor comments on how lonely he seems.
• Julia, a child, gave Ivan crayons and paper.
• Ivan and Julia share a common interest in creativity.

Ivan's Interactions with Humans

• Ivan watches humans as they rush through the mall, shopping and leaving.
• People view him as an unusual attraction, but their attention to him can be fleeting at times.
• This is especially true when he doesn't perform tricks, and people complain he's lost his "magic."
• Occasionally, children show sadness and empathy for Ivan as they recognize he's lonely.

Ivan's Thoughts and Feelings

• Ivan is aware of being different than most humans, although he feels an emotional connection.
• He reflects on his status as a "loneliest gorilla in the world."
• He has observed humans, and thinks they are clever but are poor hunters.
• He watches the TV for entertainment and also to learn about other animals.
• Ivan yearns for a greater understanding with human visitors.
• He has vivid memories of his childhood and a desire to connect with other gorillas.

Ivan's TV Experience and Observations

• Ivan watches cartoons, movies and many different television shows for entertainment.
• Ivan has unique observations about various movie genres, including romance, Westerns, and nature documentaries.
• He enjoys recognizing the differences between what he sees on TV versus real life.
• Ivan recalls seeing another gorilla in a nature program but wonders if that's it for all.

Ivan's Life Reflections

• Ivan is a gorilla who is now used to the mall environment; he has been living in this domain for 9855 days.
• Ivan initially perceived himself as the last gorilla, but had a recent realization that there might be more gorillas.
• This realization is a moment of understanding, and curiosity for Ivan.

Test your knowledge about Ivan, the gorilla, and his life in the Big Top Mall. This quiz covers his relationships with friends, his unique domain, and his artistic talents. Discover the intriguing details of Ivan's story and his perspective on the world around him.