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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. When does the human say the demo was intended to be done in Chapter 1?

2. What does Ty tell the group therapy members that Bella's visits to the VA are in Chapter 7?

3. What is the name of the little white dog at the foster home where Bella is taken in Chapter 11?

4. How did Lucas's mother get publicity for the demolition of the cat colony in Chapter 7?

5. Who is the man who takes Bella to keep her hidden while Luca's mother is at her appointment in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bella escape her foster home in Chapter 11? Where does she go?

2. What are Lucas's career goals? Why is he driven to pursue his particular career choice?

3. Who is Olivia and how does Lucas know her?

4. How is the setting of the pound described?

5. Where do the boys take Bella in Chapter 12? How does she escape?

6. What foreshadowing is exhibited in the exchange between Gunter and Terri in the end of Chapter 7?

7. Why does Lucas teach Bella the "No Barks" game?

8. What does Lucas do when he sees the demolition crew about to begin work next door in Chapter 2/3?

9. What is the backstory between Lucas and Terri?

10. What are the obstacles of Lucas taking in Bella as a pet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Axel in A Dog's Way Home. Where does Axel live? What is Axel's backstory? What are his objectives in the story? How does he impact Bella?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in A Dog's Way Home. What does each symbol represent to you and to the characters in the novel? How does each symbol relate to the novel's themes? Why do you think the author chose to include this symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the characters of Loretta and Jose. For how long does Bella live with this couple? Where do they live? Why does Bella run away from Loretta and Jose?

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