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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 was Lucas's mother deployed in the military?

2. How much money does Lucas give Wayne for sneaking Bella out of the shelter in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Lucas take Bella to hide her while his mother goes to her appointment in Chapter 6?

4. Who is the woman from the maintenance department that meets Bella in Chapter 6?

5. What is set to be erected where the cat colony is located in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Bella's family when she is a puppy? Who cares for her after they are gone?

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

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

4. What remarkable ability does Bella have in relation to Terri's illness?

5. Where is Bella taken in Chapter 11? Why?

6. Who is Gunter Beckenbauer, and what is his main objective in the novel?

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

8. What is the backstory between Lucas and Terri?

9. Who is Lucas and what are Bella's impressions of him when she first encounters him?

10. Who cares for Bella at her new home in Chapter 11? What are Bella's impressions of these people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the topic/theme of service animals and emotional support animals in A Dog's Way Home. What abilities do dogs have that can assist people with disabilities? How is the process described of registering an animal as a service dog or emotional support animal? How does Bella demonstrate these traits?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the plot structure of A Dog's Way Home. What is the inciting incident of the plot? Where does the climax of the novel occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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