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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. At what company is the villain from the first Dog Man book now developing "an army of evil robots" he calls "crime crabs" (106)?
2. For whom does Li'l Petey search in Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?
3. When Dr. Scum realizes that Dog Man's greatest obsession has become his greatest fear, what does he invent?
4. What is NOT an item Dr. Scum is happy to retrieve from his burgle balls in Chapter 10: "Do Good"?
5. What sound does it make when Dog Man jumps into a metal garbage can in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Li'l Petey react to seeing his father Petey in Chapter 4 and what is significant about his reaction?
2. In what way is the title of Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls explained in Chapter 8: "The Old Man and the Seafood Crackers"?
3. In what way is the theme of karmic retribution demonstrated in Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?
4. What does Petey mean at the end of Chapter 4: "Papa Knows Best" when he tells Li'l Petey, "You need a good dose of reality" (70)?
5. What is Dog Man's least favorite activity and how do you know?
6. Which two robots do battle in Chapter 11: "The Very Hangry Caterpillar" and which characters operate them?
7. What method does the criminal wearing the striped clothing in Chapter 1: "Rise of the Planet of the Cats" use to get Dog Man off his trail?
8. How is the theme of faith portrayed in the relationship between Dog Man and Chief?
9. How does Petey get out of jail in Chapter 3: "To Heck with the Planet of the Cats”?
10. Discuss an instance when Li'l Petey teaches an adult an important lesson.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the function of Li’l Petey's character within the novels? Discuss the characterization methods used by Pilkey in depicting Li’l Petey and include in your discussion the reasons that Pilkey portrays Li’l Petey in these particular ways.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze Pilkey’s focus on the theme of courage in Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls and Fetch-22. What message is Pilkey sending about the notion of courage?
Essay Topic 3
What messages does Pilkey send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?
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