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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 Part III: Chapter 18, where is Sweetheart Calico hiding?
2. In Part II: Chapter 13, who does Rozin ask to babysit her daughters?
3. In Part IV: Chapter 22, which dogcatcher's truck was still full of dogs after lunch?
4. In Part III: Chapter 18, what does Rozin do with the mail she sorts?
5. In Part IV: Chapter 21, who does Cally have to trade with to get the blue beads?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part II: Chapter 15, what are Rozin's reasons for wanting to stay where she is with her mother and aunt?
2. In Part II: Chapter 13, how does Rozin react when she realizes her daughters are missing?
3. In Part IV: Chapter 19, examine Richard's contemplation of living as if he had died. How does this reflect his perspective on life and his own sense of identity?
4. In Part IV: Chapter 20, how does Frank plan to celebrate his birthday, and why does he decide to do it differently?
5. In Part II: Chapter 15, why does Rozin feel that getting her children back feels like using up all the luck in her life?
6. In Part IV: Chapter 22, describe Klaus's internal struggle and the decisions he makes while dreaming and after the lawnmower accident.
7. In Part IV: Chapter 20, describe the unexpected outcome of Rozin's birthday surprise and the reactions of both Rozin and Frank.
8. In Part II: Chapter 14, what are some of the dangers and challenges faced by Animoshag (the dog) in his environment?
9. In Part IV: Chapter 22, what is the significance of the dogcatchers' encounter with the Indian dogcatcher, and what does it reveal about the nature of the Indian dogs?
10. In Part IV: Chapter 21, what is the symbolic significance of the blue beads in the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the role of music and drums in the novel. How do they serve as a means of communication, spiritual connection, and cultural preservation?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the significance of storytelling and oral tradition in the novel. How does it shape the characters' understanding of their past and their sense of self?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the significance of mirrors as symbols of self-reflection, introspection, and the search for identity in the novel.
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