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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is important about animals, according to Jerry?

2. Jerry says that animals don't take to him like ______________.

3. How does Peter end up scrunched on one side of the bench?

4. What does Jerry think the dog does after eating?

5. Who does Peter say that he was expecting this afternoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, Jerry reminds Peter that he doesn't have to listen to him, that he is free to go whenever he chooses. Why do you think Peter stays to listen anyway? What are three possible reasons for Peter's willingness to stay and listen? What do you think Peter has to gain from listening to Jerry? What do you think Peter wants to learn from Jerry?

Essay Topic 2

The playwright purposely has Jerry befriend a dog.

Part 1) Why does the playwright do this?

Part 2) To what will this friendship lead? Why does Jerry believe this?

Part 3) What does the playwright believe will happen to someone without love? Why might he believe this?

Essay Topic 3

Jerry dies from running into Peter when he was holding the knife. Do you think Jerry did this on purpose? Why or why not? Why does Jerry tell Peter to run away after he cleans the fingerprints off the knife? Why does Peter decide to run away instead of staying to help Jerry?

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