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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of name does Bob think he should have had?
(a) Baron.
(b) Bruiser or Bandit.
(c) Rex.
(d) Duke or Khan.

2. What was Ivan doing when Bob first met him?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Sleeping quietly.
(c) Sitting in a fake tree.
(d) Pacing his cage.

3. What is the forecast in Part 2, "the smell of a storm"?
(a) Rain.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Snow.
(d) Tornado.

4. In Part 2, "on the poetry of stink," how far does Bob say that dogs can smell a molecule of roast beef in the wind?
(a) 50 miles.
(b) 35 miles.
(c) 20 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

5. What might Bob have eaten one Thanksgiving when no one was looking?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Stuffing.
(c) Pumpkin pie.
(d) Sweet potato casserole.

6. What are the names of Julia's guinea pigs?
(a) Bridget and Brian.
(b) Mike and Milly.
(c) Goofy and Rufus.
(d) Minnie and Moo.

7. What does George do at the park?
(a) Pest management.
(b) Head groundskeeper.
(c) Zookeeper assistant.
(d) Keeper.

8. What is the name of the zoologist who helped get Ivan and the rest of the mall animals moved to better places?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Maya.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Angela.

9. What type of stuffed animal was Ivan curled up with when Bob first met Ivan?
(a) Panda bear.
(b) Gorilla.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Giraffe.

10. What might a dog be able to smell to find a lost hiker in the wilderness?
(a) Sweaty sock.
(b) Dirty hat.
(c) Old boot.
(d) Grubby jacket.

11. What does Bob like to roll in in Part 1, "confession"?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Compost.
(c) Manure.
(d) Kitty litter.

12. What does Bob call the dog that sat and waited at a train station after his owner died?
(a) Nincompoop.
(b) Simpleton.
(c) Moron.
(d) Dolt.

13. Who named Bob?
(a) Christy.
(b) Louisa.
(c) Anna.
(d) Julie.

14. What does Julia do to make extra money?
(a) Dog walking.
(b) Works at a fast food restaurant.
(c) Lawn care.
(d) Babysits.

15. What mix of breeds does Bob know are in his genetics?
(a) Chihuahua and papillon.
(b) Beagle and Pit Bull.
(c) Dachsund and poodle.
(d) German shepherd and labrador retriever.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more times does Bob say that his nose is more powerful than a human's nose?

2. In Part 2, "the smell of a storm," what is the weather like?

3. In Part 2, how long has it been since Bob has ridden in a vehicle?

4. How does Bob describe Ivan's temperment?

5. Who is Kimu looking for after the tornado in Part 2?

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