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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 "Tale 3", why does the Webster family watch Thomas' health?

2. In the Preface, who does the editor say narrates the notes in this novel?

3. Why don't Dogs know where robots come from?

4. What book does Jerome read in "Tale 2"?

5. Why is the government so concerned with mutants?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Joe tell Grant about the anthill?

4. In the Preface, how do Dogs view man?

5. In "Notes 1", what do Gramps and Ole talk about when they discuss farming?

6. What does Jerome assume about his agoraphobia?

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

8. In "Tale 1", what problem does Johnny have with Levi?

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

10. What warnings does the editor provide the reader with in the Preface?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Critique the notes/tale structure of this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least two settings in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What genre is the novel? Use evidence to support your opinion. What makes this genre fit, or not fit, the entire message of the book?

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