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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. What is the name of the zoologist who helped get Ivan and the rest of the mall animals moved to better places?

2. Where does Bob fly to in Part 2, "airborne"?

3. How many hurricanes does Bob say there have been in Part 2, "the smell of a storm"?

4. What type of animal is Ruby?

5. If Bob is riding in a car, how many cars ahead can he smell a cherry lollipop under the seat of a Honda during rush hour?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is enrichment at the wildlife park?

2. Who is Snickers and why does Bob not like her?

3. How does Bob feel about anything with four wheels, an engine, and a driver and why?

4. How did Bob meet Ivan?

5. What is clicker training, and how successful is it for Bob?

6. What type of dog is Bob?

7. What type of schedule do Bob and his family keep?

8. How did Bob become homeless?

9. What did Ivan and Bob do together back in the day and why?

10. How do Kimu and Bob communicate after the tornado?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Animals are referred to as wild or domesticated in the book. What is the difference between wild and domesticated animals? Are the animals in the park wild or domesticated?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help reader’s imagine the world she has created?

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