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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. What treats do the boys give to Bella in Chapter 12?

2. What does Bella describe feeling like while in the shelter in Chapter 9?

3. What quickly becomes Bella's favorite word?

4. After how long of a delay does Gunter say he finally got his demo permit in Chapter 3?

5. What is Audrey's response when Lucas asks her out in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lucas's career goals? Why is he driven to pursue his particular career choice?

2. What is the backstory between Lucas and Terri?

3. What remarkable ability does Bella have in relation to Terri's illness?

4. What happens when Brad comes to Terri's home in Chapter 5?

5. What violations does the man from animal control cite when he encounters Bella in Chapter 8?

6. Who is Wayne and what are Bella's impressions of him?

7. What are the obstacles of Lucas taking in Bella as a pet?

8. What mental/emotional struggles does Terri face? How did these issues originate?

9. Who is the "pack" that Bella encounters in Chapter 12? What does she experience in their company?

10. How does Dr. Sterling help Lucas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the main antagonist in A Dog's Way Home? What is this character's main objective in the story? What drives this objective? What actions does he take to achieve his objective?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Bella in A Dog's Way Home. What is Bella's backstory? What is Bella's principle objective throughout the novel? What qualities does Bella exhibit that are heroic?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of the plight of American veterans in A Dog's Way Home. How does the author develop this theme through character? What symbolism connects to this theme? What statement do you think the author is making regarding the circumstances of veterans?

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