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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 Chapter 25, where does Trent take Max?

2. In Chapter 23, where does Greg want to go with CJ?

3. In Chapter 23, what is the name of the woman who takes over caring for Max?

4. How long does Greg want to go somewhere with CJ in Chapter 23?

5. What type of bowls are used to give Molly food and water in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does a man tell CJ when they meet near some outdoor tables?

2. What does Hannah give CJ in Chapter 27?

3. Why does Max chew CJ's shoes in Chapter 23?

4. What does Max say about CJ coming to live at Trent's place in Chapter 26?

5. Who comes back to live with CJ in Chapter 28, and why?

6. How does Max find CJ in Chapter 19?

7. In Chapter 21, what has Trent been doing?

8. In Chapter 16, how does CJ get away from Shane?

9. How does Max die at the end of Chapter 28?

10. How does Max describe his life with Trent at the beginning of Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some chapters in the novel end with a cliffhanger. What is a cliffhanger? How might a cliffhanger increase suspense? How do these inconclusive endings affect readers?

Essay Topic 2

Gloria and Clarity have a lot of conflicts. In addition to the conflicts between Gloria and Clarity, who else contributes to conflict? What types of conflicts occur most often in the novel? Are these conflicts internal or external?

Essay Topic 3

Buddy is put to sleep and then is reborn as a puppy. What is reincarnation? What does reincarnation have to do with fulfilling a purpose that was not completed in another life? What is revealed about reincarnation through Buddy’s rebirth?

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