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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to a division into two parts or classifications, especially when they are sharply distinguished or opposed?
(a) Dichotomy.
(b) Similarity.
(c) Ambiguity.
(d) Morbidity.

2. Where was Ayrton Senna da Silva from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Brazil.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

3. Enzo notices that he and who have grown apart in Chapter 20?
(a) Denny.
(b) Tony.
(c) Zoë.
(d) Mike.

4. What is regarded as the most intelligent breed of dog?
(a) Poodle.
(b) Border Collie.
(c) German Shepherd.
(d) Labrador Retriever.

5. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to what year?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1909.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Denny's last name in the novel?

2. Enzo admits being able to enjoy what on a much more profound level than Denny and other human beings in Chapter 17?

3. What is the name of Denny's daughter in the novel?

4. Who inadvertently washes Enzo's favorite toy in Chapter 19?

5. Enzo knows that in his next incarnation, he will return as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways has Zoë evolved as a character in Chapter 22? How does she prepare for school?

2. What events take place surrounding Denny and Eve in Chapter 9? How does Enzo describe Eve's condition?

3. Why do Zoë and Enzo go to Trish and Maxwell's house in Chapter 15? How does Enzo describe Trish and Maxwell?

4. How does Enzo describe his feelings about Eve in Chapter 6? How have his feelings changed?

5. How does Eve's character evolve in the narrative in Chapter 9? Why?

6. What obstacles does Denny face against Trish and Maxwell in Chapter 23? What are their motives?

7. What is Denny's racing career like in Chapter 16? How does this relate to Eve's illness?

8. How does the relationship between Enzo and Eve develop in Chapter 23?

9. What does Enzo spend a summer day doing in Chapter 8? What advice does Denny relate?

10. How is humor used as a stylistic element in the novel? What purpose does it serve in terms of the novel's themes?

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