The Last Dog paragraphs 16-42

Why does Brock turn off his scanner when he encounters the puppy?

• A) He wants to conserve its battery

• B) He's afraid the scanner will scare the puppy

• C) He's annoyed by the scanner's constant alerts

• D) He wants to avoid interference from dome authorities

What makes Brock realize he's not alone in the woods?

• A) A strange noise or sound

• B) A sudden gust of wind

• C) A voice calling out to him

• D) An animal's growl

How does Brock feel when he realizes the distance to the mountains is greater than he expected?

• A) Disappointed

• B) Anxious

• C) Relieved

• D) Excited

What does Brock find outside the dome that surprises him?

• A) A running brook

• B) A field of flowers

• C) A group of people

• D) A deserted town

How does Brock react when he sees the puppy?

• A) He runs away in fear

• B) He calls for help

• C) He tries to ignore it

• D) He approaches it cautiously

How does Brock feel when he encounters the puppy?

• A) Nervous

• B) Angry

• C) Indifferent

• D) Compassionate

What reaction does Brock's desire to go outside elicit from his podmaster?

• A) Approval and encouragement

• B) Confusion and skepticism

• C) Indifference and dismissal

• D) Fear and concern

Why does Brock feel proud when the emotional scanner registers "loneliness"?

• A) Because he's never felt lonely before

• B) Because he believes it shows he's brave

• C) Because he enjoys experiencing new emotions

• D) Because it confirms his desire to explore outside

Why does Brock hesitate to take off his helmet and smell the air?

• A) He's worried about poisonous gases

• B) He doesn't want to spoil the environment

• C) He's afraid of getting sick

• D) He prefers to stay inside his protective suit

What prompted Brock's desire to go outside the dome?

• A) A dare from his friends

• B) A sudden urge for adventure

• C) His interest in "ancient fictions"

• D) A requirement from his podmaster