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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. Where do firefighters attach the chain on a metal beam for leverage?

2. How does a man catch Bob in "inside"?

3. Where does Bob decide he needs to go at the end of Part 2?

4. In "not right," how many times has Boss had a real bed?

5. What did Bob's name used to be?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the situation in "dragon"?

3. What jumps up on Officer William's squad car, and how do people react?

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

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

6. Who does Bob see at the animal shelter when the man pulls him along with the lasso?

7. In "a situation," what instructions does Officer Williams give everyone?

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

9. What is Ivan's condition when the debris that fell on him is removed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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