How to Steal a Dog Final Test

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, saying 'a funny little feeling was tapping at my insides' gives a human action to a feeling.

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Who is Mookie in 'How to Steal a Dog'?

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Mookie is a character who is homeless and lives in the woods.

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Where do Georgina and Toby hide Willy?

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They hide Willy at the old broken down house.

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What character trait describes Georgina throughout most of the novel?

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Worried is the character trait that best describes Georgina throughout most of the novel.

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What does it mean to be homeless?

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Being homeless means not having a permanent place to live, like Mookie in the story.

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What is the significance of the woods in the story?

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The woods serve as a setting where Georgina encounters Mookie and where important events unfold.

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What does the character of Georgina represent in the story?

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Georgina represents the struggles of children facing difficult situations and the moral dilemmas they encounter.

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What is the main conflict in 'How to Steal a Dog'?

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The main conflict revolves around Georgina's desire to improve her family's situation, leading her to consider stealing a dog.

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How does the author use humor in the story?

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The author uses humor through the characters' interactions and the absurdity of their situations, making serious themes more relatable.

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What lesson does Georgina learn by the end of the story?

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Georgina learns about the importance of honesty and the consequences of her actions.