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

2. What is the name of the little white dog at the foster home where Bella is taken in Chapter 11?

3. What does Wylie call Bella?

4. What is set to be erected where the cat colony is located in Chapter 1?

5. Lucas's mother says to him in Chapter 2, "I guess if there's anything I don't need to lecture you about, it's" what (22)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucas do when he sees the demolition crew about to begin work next door in Chapter 2/3?

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

3. How is Bella broken out of the pound in Chapter 10?

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

5. Who is Dr. Gann and what threat does he present in the narrative?

6. Where do the boys take Bella in Chapter 12? How does she escape?

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

8. Who is Olivia and how does Lucas know her?

9. Where was Bella born and where did she spend her early youth?

10. What happens to Bella's family when she is a puppy? Who cares for her after they are gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Axel in A Dog's Way Home. Where does Axel live? What is Axel's backstory? What are his objectives in the story? How does he impact Bella?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the plot structure of A Dog's Way Home. What is the inciting incident of the plot? Where does the climax of the novel occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the topic/theme of service animals and emotional support animals in A Dog's Way Home. What abilities do dogs have that can assist people with disabilities? How is the process described of registering an animal as a service dog or emotional support animal? How does Bella demonstrate these traits?

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