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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. In the Preface, what does the editor say many humans do in Tale 7?

2. In "Tale 1", what makes Gramps remember his friends that used to live in the neighborhood?

3. Who does Bruce blame for the new philosophy being left unfinished?

4. In "Notes 1", why do many Dogs have a hard time believing cities were real?

5. Who interrupts Jerome while he is reading in "Tale 2"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grant feel about talking to Dave Baxter?

2. What is the tone of the Preface?

3. Why do some Dogs believe the tales are true?

4. What happens during the city council meeting in "Tale 1"?

5. How do Dogs feel about "Tale 2"?

6. In the Preface, what purpose do the tales the Dogs share serve?

7. What does Jerome assume about his agoraphobia?

8. In "Tale 2", what does the funeral make Jerome think about?

9. What does Grant learn about mutants in "Tale 3"?

10. In the Preface, what human concepts are said to be lost on the Dogs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the author's message about violence.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of technology in this novel? What is the author's commentary on technology?

Essay Topic 3

Follow the Webster family free throughout this novel. Evaluate the changes and consistencies that occur through the generations.

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