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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another theme that is revealed when Ethan and Bailey are lost?
(a) Their resourcefulness.
(b) Denial.
(c) A mother's love.
(d) Coming of Age.

2. Toward the end of the summer, Ethan catches a large fish when they're in the boat. He falls overboard, and the main character jumps in after him to rescue him. How does Ethan feel about the dog's behavior?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is ashamed.
(d) He is embarrassed.

3. Todd takes the main character to his room, locks the door, and tries to get him to do what?
(a) Smell toy airplane glue.
(b) Tricks.
(c) Climb out the window.
(d) Eat poison.

4. How does the main character's mother feel about humans?
(a) She wants to be a human.
(b) She does not trust them.
(c) She loves them.
(d) She thinks she is human.

5. Bailey's ability to smell Todd in various situations in this story is an example of ___________.
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Allegory.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Alliteration.

Short Answer Questions

1. The description of the relationship of the dog and Ethan epitomizes the old saying "A Dog is ________________."

2. What does Ethan call his dog?

3. How does Bailey feel about dogs, as compared to other animals?

4. A new dog appears in the Yard who has been bred to fight. What is his name?

5. How does the main character feel about humans?

(see the answer key)

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