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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 mix of dog is Dutch guessed to be partly by the hikers in Chapter 16?

2. What is the name of Sylvia's cat?

3. Bella says in the end of Chapter 16, "I knew, though, that life was never that easy, that instead of doors being opened for you, to get anywhere, you have to" do what (197)?

4. What is the suspected reason for Axel's death?

5. How is Gavin related to Sylvia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Gavin and Taylor take Bella and Dutch in Chapter 17? Why?

2. How does the presence of snow change the circumstances for Bella and Big Kitten in Chapter 15?

3. Who trashes Axel's belongings and what is done about it?

4. What are Bella's impressions of Gavin and Taylor?

5. What leads Bella to abandon Gavin and Taylor in Chapter 22?

6. How does Bella almost die in Chapter 21?

7. How and where does Bella first meet Big Kitten?

8. How does Bella initially encounter Dutch?

9. How does Bella save the kittens in Chapter 20?

10. Who is Sylvia and how is she described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the different settings seen in A Dog's Way Home. Where does the story begin? Where does Bella's journey set off? How far does Bella travel?

Essay Topic 2

How does Dr. Gann contribute to the plot of A Dog's Way Home? What threat does Dr. Gann present in much of the novel? Why are Dr. Gann's actions in the ending of the novel ironic?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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