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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. When she jumps out, the man tells the woman she is ________.

2. The next day Bear suddenly smells whom?

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

4. The next morning Maya and Ellie go to work, and Wally is there with a woman named _____________.

5. Ethan tries different names on the dog, and the dog finally responds to what name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What repetition continues through this section? Why?

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

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

5. How is Ellie affected by the relationship between Maya and Al?

6. How have the dog and Ethan traded roles at the end of this book?

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

8. How is this life exciting? Is it a better life? Why or why not?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used frequently throughout this book.

Part 1) Describe for instances when foreshadowing occurs. Why does it occur? What is foreshadowed? Why does the author choose to use foreshadowing in these instances?

Part 2) What other literary devices are used by the author? Does the use of literary devices enhance the book? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 3) How else does the author make the book more engaging? Is there anything else the author could have done to improve this book? If so, what? If not, why not?

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 uses his knowledge from previous lives to guide him in new lives.

Part 1) What knowledge does the dog remember from one life to the next? How does he benefit from this knowledge? What is the purpose of his knowing about each of his lives?

Part 2) How can the reader relate to these multiple lives and the lessons and skills learned in each? How can the reader apply this in his or her one life?

Part 3) What knowledge do you have now that you would want to take with you to another life? How is this knowledge important? How could you benefit from it in another life?

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