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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location is Petey when Chapter 1: "Rise of the Planet of the Cats" begins?
(a) In the ocean.
(b) In jail.
(c) At an amusement park.
(d) Atop a mountain.

2. What is Commander Cupcake's first heroic action?
(a) He helps an old lady across the street.
(b) He breaks up a fight.
(c) He saves a drowning rat.
(d) He puts out a fire.

3. Who reports to Petey that he is on the television news and then tries to hug Petey?
(a) Little Mim.
(b) Big Jim.
(c) Large Tim.
(d) Big Slim.

4. Who prevails upon Dog Man to overcome his fears in Chapter 10: "Do Good"?
(a) Chief.
(b) 80-HD.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Li'l Petey.

5. The three new villains discussed in the foreword are revealed to be living on what character in Chapter 3?
(a) Dog Man.
(b) Sarah.
(c) 80-HD.
(d) Petey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 7 is entitled, "Guess Who's Coming to" (107) which meal?

2. What type of creature is Dog Man's friend Zuzu who is discussed in the Foreword: "Our Story Thus Far"?

3. Chapter 2 of Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls is entitled "Behavior Modification" (33) what?

4. When Grampa first arrives on Petey's doorstep, he demands that Petey stop standing "there like a" (110) what?

5. What does Dog Man do when he first encounters a burgle ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pilkey's purpose for using an allusion to Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Chapter 11: "The Very Hangry Caterpillar"?

2. In what way is the theme of karmic retribution demonstrated in Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?

3. What is the main emotion Petey experiences when he hears that seven dogs have been pardoned in Chapter 1: "Rise of the Planet of the Cats" and what action does he take as a result?

4. Who is Sarah Hatoff and what is her function within Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls?

5. What is Dog Man's least favorite activity and how do you know?

6. How is the theme of faith portrayed in the relationship between Dog Man and Chief?

7. Discuss an instance when Li'l Petey teaches an adult an important lesson.

8. For what reason does Dr. Scum call Chief in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?

9. What differences between Petey and his son Li'l Petey are apparent during their walk home together after Petey's release from jail?

10. Who stays at Petey's Secret Lab while two other characters race to "save the world" (146) in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?

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