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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 "kudzu," how many elephants are standing by the moat?

2. How many puppies survived from Boss's last litter?

3. What type of tree is on its side at the entrance of Gorilla World after the tornado?

4. What does Bob do when he sees that Ivan is trapped under rubble?

5. In "kudzu," who comes up with an idea to help rescue the baby gorilla?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Bob reunited with Boss?

2. What did Bob always tell Ivan that he did when he was not at the mall, and what did Bob really do?

3. What dog is helping the emergency workers, and what does she look like?

4. After Ivan is rescued, what news does Officer Williams receive about damage in the town?

5. What does Boss look like?

6. Why is it difficult for Bob to get to the animal shelter?

7. In "a situation," what instructions does Officer Williams give everyone?

8. Why did Bob look for his sister Boss?

9. What does Boss say about past litters of puppies that she has had?

10. Where does Sara go, and why does Bob not go with her in "a situation"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Animals are referred to as wild or domesticated in the book. What is the difference between wild and domesticated animals? Are the animals in the park wild or domesticated?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Bob tells the story of his life from the time he was born until he is three. How do the events in the book help Bob mature and grow in the novel? What role does learning to forgive have in his growth?

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