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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. Who has the idea in Chapter 3 to hypnotize Petey?

2. Which character is NOT mentioned in the foreword as one of the "three new villains" (15)?

3. Grampa commands Li'l Petey to pick up what objects in Chapter 8: "The Old Man and the Seafood Crackers"?

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

5. Dog Man holds onto which body part of Petey's at the end of Chapter 4: "Papa Knows Best" as Li'l Petey is being led away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which one of the three flea-sized villains considers himself the leader and how do you know?

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

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. 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?

5. Why is Dog Man unable to help in the effort to stop the crimes committed by Dr. Scum's burgle balls?

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

7. At what solution does Petey arrive when Dog Man and 80-HD miss Li'l Petey terribly after he moves out?

8. What reason does Li'l Petey give his father Petey when he explains his choice to find Grampa?

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

10. What are three different actions Petey takes as he prepares to welcome his son Li'l Petey back into their home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Pilkey’s messages about guilt and responsibility within Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls and Fetch-22.

Essay Topic 2

Choose an object from Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls or Fetch-22, such as the red ball, the game of checkers, or some other symbolic object and discuss its overall meaning and its connection to themes within the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how and why Pilkey instills three different humanist messages into the narratives of Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls and Fetch-22.

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