Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

PART 1, CHAPTERS 1-20

Reading Check

1. What does Julia call Bob when he misbehaves?

2. What type of dog is Bob?

3. Who becomes Bob’s best friend after he is abandoned?

4. Who adopts Bob after Ivan and the other animals are taken to a zoo?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Bob believe gorillas to be a dog’s best friend rather than humans?

2. What are Bob’s regrets about humans and their treatment of the earth? Why does Bob feel this way?

3. How have Bob’s relationships changed since Ivan’s removal from the mall? What new relationships has he developed, and how does he feel about them?

Paired Resource

“How Metaphors Shape the Way You See the World”

• This 4-minute video explores the definition and use of metaphors.
• In what ways does Bob use metaphorical language in the novel? Why do you think Applegate uses metaphorical language in her writing?

PART 2, CHAPTERS 21-97

Reading Check

1. What does Julia do as a part time job?

2.