"A Dog's Life" Quiz

1. Read the dictionary entry for the word bolt. Definition 1: to break away from control Definition 2: to stop participating in an activity Definition 3: to run off Definition 4: to move suddenly or rapidly Which definition best matches the way the word bolts is used in line 15?

• Definition 1
• Definition 2
• Definition 3
• Definition 4

2. What is the underlying cause of Owner and Dog's disagreement?

• Owner wishes Dog would stop interrupting his naps.
• Owner is angry about Dog destroying his books.
• Dog feels that Owner has stopped meeting his needs.
• Dog wants praise for being loyal to Owner.

3. How does the playwright indicate that Owner is surprised by Dog’s ability to speak?

• By describing the noises Dog makes in the stage directions in line 10
• By having Owner ask questions in line 11
• By including Dog’s and Owner’s actions in the stage directions in line 11
• By indicating pauses in Owner’s dialogue in line 15

4. Read these sentences from line 4 and line 8. OWNER: You have no idea how good you've got it. (line 4) OWNER: That dog has no idea how good he's got it. (line 8) Which idea in the play does this dialogue help develop?

• Owner does not realize that he has neglected Dog.
• Dog is able to speak to Owner.
• Owner does not want Dog to act like a human.
• Dog believes that the mail carrier is a danger to the house.

5. How does the conversation between Owner and Dog lead to the play’s resolution?

• It shows Owner how protective Dog has been in the past.
• It allows Dog to be honest with Owner.
• It lets Owner explain to Dog how busy he is.
• It shows that Dog does not understand how to treat books.

6. What can the reader conclude about Owner in scene 1?

• He is disapproving of Dog’s laziness.
• He is frustrated that he is too tired to finish reading his book.
• He is unaware of the way Dog feels about their relationship.
• He is annoyed that he has to walk Dog instead of studying.

7. What is owner's tone is scene 1?

• Annoyed, frustrated
• Happy, delighted
• Angry, furious
• Disappointed, sad

8. What is a theme in "A Dog's Life"?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.
• Make time for those you love.
• It's important to never give up.
• You should always try your best.

9. Does Owner's feelings about Dog change in the play?

• No, Owner's feelings remain the same.
• Yes, Owner feels that Dog should be less lazy by the end of the play.
• Yes, Owner feels that he hasn't been making enough time for Dog by the end of the play.
• Yes, Owner feels overwhelmed by school by the end of the play.

10. Why hasn't Owner been spending much time with Dog?

• Owner is mad at Dog.
• Owner is getting a new dog.
• Owner thinks Dog is lazy.
• Owner has been preoccupied with other responsibilities from school.