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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. Where does a man put Bailey before he asks her if she can find her way out?

2. Where is Ellie expected to sleep?

3. Maya tells Ellie that they are going to work together and Ellie can sleep __________.

4. Jakob takes Ellie to a kennel at work where there are two dogs, Gypsy and ______________.

5. Ellie starts to feel there is something sad inside Jakob that keeps him from _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why might Ethan have kept the flip?

3. How does the dog save Ethan again in this section?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Ethan change his mind and choose to adopt the dog?

9. How does Ellie feel about this new life? Why?

10. How does Bear's luck turn around in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dog's sense of smell is very important in this book.

Part 1) In what ways is sense of smell important? How does it affect the story? How does it prepare the reader for what is to come?

Part 2) What other dog abilities are shown in this book? Why are these abilities shown? What can humans learn from the abilities of dogs?

Part 3) What abilities do humans have? How do we benefit from these abilities? How do others benefit from our abilities? What connections can be made between what the dog is capable of and what human are capable of doing?

Essay Topic 2

The main character is spayed/neutered and euthanized in each story.

Part 1) Why is the dog spayed or neutered? How does this seem to affect him? Why is he affected in this way? Why at the end of each life, is the dog euthanized?

Part 2) Do you see these two actions as humane? Why or why not? Should this have been done to the main character? Why or why not? Do you think he minded these things being done to him? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe animals should be sterilized and/or euthanized? Why or why not? Are these also acceptable things to do to to humans? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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