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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. In "Tale 3", what is the purpose of the census?

2. In the Preface, what animal is said to compete with Dogs for control?

3. How does Bruce help the Dogs in "Tale 3"?

4. In the Preface, what is said to happen to humanity?

5. In the Preface, what does the editor say has no meaning in the Dogs' world?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Notes 1", what does Tigre think of the tales?

2. How do Dogs feel about "Tale 2"?

3. What happens when Johnny goes to the Bureau of human adjustment?

4. How does Gramps react when he sees Ole drive up in his car in "Notes 1"?

5. Who tries to help Juwain when he becomes ill?

6. In "Notes 1", what do Gramps and Ole talk about when they discuss farming?

7. How does Jenkins help Jerome in "Tale 2"?

8. In the Preface, how are the Dogs' tales shared?

9. What happens during the city council meeting in "Tale 1"?

10. How does Jerome react when he learns that Juwain is ill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is symbolic about the mutants? What do they represent? Why are they included in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Research the author and explain the impact of the author's life on this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the opinions of the Dogs who make their remarks in the notes section. What does each Dog represent?

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