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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 jumps on Officer William's patrol car after the tornado?

2. What the name of the dog who is working with the rescuers after the tornado?

3. In "my paddles," why is it difficult for Bob to get to the animal shelter?

4. What lines the cage that Bob and Boss share in "tough"?

5. What does Officer Williams learn is flooding?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Ivan is rescued, what news does Officer Williams receive about damage in the town?

2. Where does Bob go and why toward the end of Part 2?

3. What do the elephants do to help a baby gorilla after the tornado?

4. Where is Ivan after the tornado, and how is he rescued?

5. How is Bob reunited with Boss?

6. What happened to Boss's last litter of puppies?

7. Where does Sara go, and why does Bob not go with her in "a situation"?

8. What does Boss say about forgiveness?

9. What happens when Bob gets to the animal shelter?

10. What is the situation in "dragon"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are a literary device used to provide information about events that took place before the story began. How does the author use flashbacks in the novel? How does the author’s choice to use flashback affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

There are illustrations in the book. How do the illustrations provide visual clues about characters or events? How does the use of illustrations impact the story?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses anthropomorphism in the novel. What is anthropomorphism? How does the use of anthropomorphism give insight into Bob’s character and other characters?

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