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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 frequently does Ellie start going to work with Jakob?

2. Where is Ellie expected to sleep?

3. Jakob takes Ellie to the park to _________.

4. Who is Marilyn?

5. What does Jakob tell Maya she should do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ellie sacrifice herself in this section? Why?

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

4. What does Ellie's last rescue reveal about her training?

5. Compare Maya and Jakob.

6. How, at this point, are Jakob and Ethan alike?

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

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

9. Why might Ethan have kept the flip?

10. How is the dog park important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Making others happy is a theme in this book.

Part 1) How is this a theme? Why is this a theme? How can the reader relate to this theme? How does this theme affect the main character throughout the story?

Part 2) Is the main character changed for the better because he desires to make others happy? Why or why not? When does his desire to make others happy become detrimental to him? How can humans relate to this?

Part 3) Should people try to make others happy? Why or why not? How does this book support your response?

Essay Topic 2

The main character is a dog that goes through four reincarnations.

Part 1) What is reincarnation? Why might this dog go through reincarnation? How does he change with every reincarnation? What leads to this change?

Part 2) Do you believe that the last life in this story is his final life? Why or why not? How is this last life different from the others? What has he learned from these lives?

Part 3) How is reincarnation a part of many human cultural beliefs? How are these beliefs illustrated through the life of this dog? Why might people believe in reincarnation? Do you believe in reincarnation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The main character feels empathy for others.

Part 1) How is this revealed throughout the story? How is this a theme? To what themes is this one connected? How is it connected?

Part 2) How can people learn from this ability to sense the emotions of others and feel empathy for them? How can we be more empathetic towards others?

Part 3) Would you consider yourself to be empathetic? Why or why not? How can you be more empathetic to others?

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