My Life in Dog Years

Why was Paulsen considered a "Street Kid"?

• He lived on the street

• He cleaned the street for money

• His parents were alcoholics /he lived in his basement and bought his own clothing and food.

• He liked to hang out with all of his friends on the street

What was Paulsen's second job?

• He sold food to the elderly

• He was a gas station attendant

• He sold newspapers at the bar at night

• He worked on at the local shoprite.

Why was going home scary for Paulsen.?

• He was scared of the wild animals

• He was scared of the bad weather

• He was worried about gangs robbing him

• He was worried about being late for curfew.

What different route did Paulsen take that led him to Dirk?

• He used the back stairway

• He used the inside elevator

• He used the highway to get to Dirk

• He used the ladder to the roof to escape to the ally.

According to Paulsen, what were the 3 parts of the alley dog's breeding?

• Part Alligator

• Part Airedale

• Part German Shepard

• Part Hound

Why does Paulsen name the dog Dirk?

• After his father

• After a character in his favorite cartoom

• After a tough guy in detective novel

• After an old dog he had that he loved so much

What other food do Paulsen and Dirk share during their first night together?

• Turkey

• Ritz Crackers

• Pasta

• PB & Jelly

• Pizza

What role did Dirk take on as Paulsen walked to and from work?

• His friend

• His Protector

• His playmate

• His co worker

What happened to Dirk when school ended

• He became Paulsen's best friend

• He worked at the bowling Ally

• He went to Olaf's farm and became a sheep guard dog

• He became Paulsen parents guard dog.

How many sheep did Olaf lose after Dirk became the farm dog on his farm

• 15

• 3

• none

• 10