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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. Who proves to Sarah on the television news that Dog Man is now cured of his instinctual response to balls?

2. When Grampa first arrives on Petey's doorstep, he demands that Petey stop standing "there like a" (110) what?

3. Chapter 7 is entitled, "Guess Who's Coming to" (107) which meal?

4. Who reports to Petey that he is on the television news and then tries to hug Petey?

5. For whom does Li'l Petey search in Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the theme of karmic retribution demonstrated in Chapter 6: "A Buncha Stuff That Happened Next"?

2. What method does the criminal wearing the striped clothing in Chapter 1: "Rise of the Planet of the Cats" use to get Dog Man off his trail?

3. For what reason does Dr. Scum call Chief in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?

4. Who stays at Petey's Secret Lab while two other characters race to "save the world" (146) in Chapter 9: "Burgle Balls Attack"?

5. What differences between Petey and his son Li'l Petey are apparent during their walk home together after Petey's release from jail?

6. Why is Dog Man unable to help in the effort to stop the crimes committed by Dr. Scum's burgle balls?

7. Discuss an instance when Li'l Petey teaches an adult an important lesson.

8. How does Li'l Petey react to seeing his father Petey in Chapter 4 and what is significant about his reaction?

9. What is Dog Man's least favorite activity and how do you know?

10. Which one of the three flea-sized villains considers himself the leader and how do you know?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose an object from Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls or Fetch-22, such as the red ball, the game of checkers, or some other symbolic object and discuss its overall meaning and its connection to themes within the text.

Essay Topic 2

What messages does Pilkey send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach?

Essay Topic 3

How is the topic of deception treated within Dog Man: When the Ball Rolls and Fetch-22 and how does the theme’s treatment relate to the novels’ depicted messages?

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