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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. The foreword of Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls states that Dog Man was created when a policeman and a police dog were hurt in what way?
2. Which character is hypnotized by Piggy within Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?
3. What is Commander Cupcake's first heroic action?
4. Which character is NOT a member of the Supa Buddies, the group that captures the burgle balls in Chapter 11: "The Very Hangry Caterpillar"?
5. Who reports to Petey that he is on the television news and then tries to hug Petey?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which one of the three flea-sized villains considers himself the leader and how do you know?
2. What is Dog Man's least favorite activity and how do you know?
3. How is the theme of faith portrayed in the relationship between Dog Man and Chief?
4. Why is Dog Man unable to help in the effort to stop the crimes committed by Dr. Scum's burgle balls?
5. What is Pilkey's purpose for using an allusion to Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Chapter 11: "The Very Hangry Caterpillar"?
6. For what reason does Dr. Scum call Chief in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?
7. 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)?
8. 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?
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. How do the burgle balls invented by Dr. Scum work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What ultimate message is Pilkey sending about the nature and value of compassion?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Trace the characterization arc of Petey’s character throughout the novels Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls and Fetch-22. Discuss whether Petey is a round or flat character and whether Petey is a static or dynamic character.
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