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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He compares the man who feeds him to _____________ in his last lifetime.
(a) Carlos and Bobby.
(b) Chad and Burt.
(c) Senora.
(d) Ethan.

2. How does the main character feel about humans?
(a) He fears humans.
(b) He does not think about humans.
(c) He hates humans.
(d) He has an affinity for humans.

3. Ethan doesn't like it when Todd starts ___________.
(a) Bothering his dog.
(b) Chasing after Chelsea.
(c) Setting off firecrackers.
(d) Teasing him.

4. How does Ethan escape the house?
(a) Through his window.
(b) Through the basement window.
(c) Through a hole in the roof.
(d) Through the front door.

5. How does Bailey react in this situation with Todd?
(a) He leaps on him.
(b) He growls at him.
(c) He barks at him.
(d) He runs away.

6. What does Todd like to do?
(a) Burn things.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Catch insects.
(d) Read.

7. How does Bailey react when Todd comes over and asks Hannah if she wants to party?
(a) He barks.
(b) He growls.
(c) He ignores them.
(d) He wines.

8. Where do the dog and his family live?
(a) In a home.
(b) In a shelter.
(c) In a barn.
(d) In a culvert.

9. Chelsea has a long-haired brown and white dog named __________________.
(a) Marshmallow.
(b) Fluffy.
(c) Snowflake.
(d) Cotton.

10. A new dog appears in the Yard who has been bred to fight. What is his name?
(a) Sparky.
(b) Spike.
(c) Spunky.
(d) Top Dog.

11. How does the main character feel about Todd?
(a) He does not trust him.
(b) He fears him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He hates him.

12. The three children who move into the neighborhood are Todd, _____________, and Linda.
(a) Danny.
(b) Darrel.
(c) Dillon.
(d) Drake.

13. What happens when Toby is left in a truck?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He barks at the man in the truck.
(c) It gets unbearably hot, and a woman saves him.
(d) He climbs out the window.

14. 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 embarrassed.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is ashamed.

15. Describe Ethan's injury.
(a) One of his legs is badly burned.
(b) One of his arms is badly broken.
(c) One of his arms is badly burned.
(d) One of his legs is badly broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what kind of vehicle does Hannah arrive?

2. Bailey's ability to smell Todd in various situations in this story is an example of ___________.

3. What does Bailey smell when he returns to the house after exploring one night?

4. Toby wakes up still remembering Spike's fury, but then what does he realize?

5. What is Toby's new name?

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