Exploring Characters and Themes

Who is the main character in "How to Steal a Dog"?

• Toby

• Georgina

• Mookie

• Willy

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What is the main setting of the story?

• A bustling city

• A small town

• A beach resort

• A mountain village

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Why does Georgina decide to steal a dog?

• To sell it for money

• To help her family find a home

• To keep it as a pet

• To give it to a friend

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Which character helps Georgina with her plan?

• Her mother

• Her brother

• Her teacher

• Her neighbor

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What is one of the main themes of the book?

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Adventure

• Wealth

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How does Georgina feel about her plan to steal a dog?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Angry

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What does Georgina learn by the end of the story?

• Stealing is always justified

• Family is not important

• There are better ways to solve problems

• Money is the most important thing

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Who is Willy in the story?

• Georgina's brother

• The dog she plans to steal

• Her best friend

• Her teacher

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What motivates Georgina's actions throughout the book?

• Her desire for adventure

• Her need to help her family

• Her wish to become famous

• Her love for animals

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What does Georgina use to plan the dog theft?

• A map

• A notebook

• A computer

• A phone

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