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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Bailey remember about his past lives?

2. Why can neither Jakob nor Maya love Ellie as Ethan had?

3. What does the dog think he must do for Ethan?

4. Ellie is __________________ when she notices that she gives off odors, and male dogs mill round the apartment.

5. The puppy's new home reminds her of what place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bear's owners. How do they compare to owners in previous lives?

2. How has the main character changed and stayed the same?

3. What is learned about Jakob? How does this encourage Maya?

4. Describe the reuniting of Ethan and the dog. What might be the author's reason for this reunion?

5. What are the parallels between Ethan and Jakob?

6. How do both Maya and Jakob compare to Ethan? Which does Ellie like best? Why?

7. How does the main character feel about cats? Why?

8. How does Ellie's life compare to Bailey's?

9. How does Bear feel when Derek sets him free? Why does he feel this way?

10. How is Ellie affected by the relationship between Maya and Al?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main character feels primal rage towards several characters in this book.

Part 1) For whom does the main character feel this strong rage? How does this rage influence how the dog acts? What are the consequences of the dog's actions? What can be learned from this?

Part 2) How can humans relate to this rage? Should humans react more like this dog to feelings of rage? Why or why not?

Part 3) When have you felt feelings of rage? How did you deal with these feelings? What have you learned from these feelings and the situation that led to this rage?

Essay Topic 2

The main character is joyful to be a dog.

Part 1) Why is the dog joyful? How is this seen through his thoughts and actions?

Part 2) How else does the dog feel in this story? Why does he feel this way? How does this compare to those around him?

Part 3) How can the reader relate to the main character's feelings? How is personification used regarding the dog's emotions?

Essay Topic 3

An important theme later in the book is one of lost dreams and shattered hopes.

Part 1) How is this theme revealed in the book? How is this theme important? What is the purpose of this theme? How does it compare to other themes in this book?

Part 2) What role does this theme play in the various lives the main character lives? How is this theme connected to the dog's purpose and the title of the book?

Part 3) How can the reader relate to this theme? How can the reader learn from the main character's attitude regarding this loss and sadness?

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