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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 does Bob like to roll in in Part 1, "confession"?

2. What does Bob think is the worst command they tried to teach him in dog-training class?

3. What was Ivan doing when Bob first met him?

4. In "Part 2, "dream," what was Bob dreaming about when he woke up?

5. In a show that Bob remembers watching, how long did a dog sit in the same spot at a train station after his owner died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bob say about his life and Ivan's life at the mall and after the mall?

2. How successful was dog training class for Bob?

3. Who was Droolius?

4. What happened when Bob encountered an owl after being abandoned?

5. How does Bob feel about forgiveness?

6. What is Bob's favorite spot in the park where Ivan and Ruby live?

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

8. What show does Bob remembering watching on the nature channel, and what did he think about a dog on the show?

9. What does Ivan say when Bob complains about walls at the park and what does that reveal about Ivan?

10. What is enrichment at the wildlife park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bob tells the story of his life from the time he was born until he is three. How do the events in the book help Bob mature and grow in the novel? What role does learning to forgive have in his growth?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

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