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

2. When Bob lived at the mall, what would he sometimes sneak from Ivan's breakfast?

3. What type of stuffed animal was Ivan curled up with when Bob first met Ivan?

4. How many years did Ivan spend living at the mall?

5. What are the best places for Bob to get news from places where other dogs poop or pee?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bob feel about forgiveness?

2. What type of dog is Bob?

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

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

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

6. What does Bob remember about his puppy days?

7. How did Bob meet Ivan?

8. Why does Bob say that no one has ever accused him of being a good dog?

9. How did Bob become homeless?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

A narrator of a story can be trustworthy or untrustworthy. What does Bob share with readers about himself? Does Bob tell readers exactly what he is like even if the information he shares is unflattering or reveals bad character traits? Does he try to hide his true self? Is Bob a trustworthy or untrustworthy narrator?

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