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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. In "not right," what does Boss say she has had to do to get through the day?

2. What type of tree is on its side at the entrance of Gorilla World after the tornado?

3. What do Bob and Boss do when they are reunited?

4. Where does Boss have a notch?

5. What does Bob call the man who catches him at the animal shelter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bob see as he approaches Gorilla World and Elephant Odyssey after the tornado?

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

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

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

6. How did Boss end up at the animal shelter?

7. Why is it difficult for Bob to get to the animal shelter?

8. Why did Bob look for his sister Boss?

9. What did Bob always tell Ivan that he did when he was not at the mall, and what did Bob really do?

10. What does Boss say about past litters of puppies that she has had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bob is terrified after the tornado. What does Bob do after the tornado, even though he is frightened? Is Bob brave during the aftermath of the tornado?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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