Worksheets"A Dog's Life" Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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?
a)
Definition 1
b)
Definition 2
c)
Definition 3
d)
Definition 4
2.
2. What is the underlying cause of Owner and Dog's disagreement?
a)
Owner wishes Dog would stop interrupting his naps.
b)
Owner is angry about Dog destroying his books.
c)
Dog feels that Owner has stopped meeting his needs.
d)
Dog wants praise for being loyal to Owner.
3.
3. How does the playwright indicate that Owner is surprised by Dog’s ability to speak?
a)
By describing the noises Dog makes in the stage directions in line 10
b)
By having Owner ask questions in line 11
c)
By including Dog’s and Owner’s actions in the stage directions in line 11
d)
By indicating pauses in Owner’s dialogue in line 15
4.
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?
a)
Owner does not realize that he has neglected Dog.
b)
Dog is able to speak to Owner.
c)
Owner does not want Dog to act like a human.
d)
Dog believes that the mail carrier is a danger to the house.
5.
5. How does the conversation between Owner and Dog lead to the play’s resolution?
a)
It shows Owner how protective Dog has been in the past.
b)
It allows Dog to be honest with Owner.
c)
It lets Owner explain to Dog how busy he is.
d)
It shows that Dog does not understand how to treat books.
6.
6. What can the reader conclude about Owner in scene 1?
a)
He is disapproving of Dog’s laziness.
b)
He is frustrated that he is too tired to finish reading his book.
c)
He is unaware of the way Dog feels about their relationship.
d)
He is annoyed that he has to walk Dog instead of studying.
7.
7. What is owner's tone is scene 1?
a)
Annoyed, frustrated
b)
Happy, delighted
c)
Angry, furious
d)
Disappointed, sad
8.
8. What is a theme in "A Dog's Life"?
a)
Don't judge a book by its cover.
b)
Make time for those you love.
c)
It's important to never give up.
d)
You should always try your best.
9.
9. Does Owner's feelings about Dog change in the play?
a)
No, Owner's feelings remain the same.
b)
Yes, Owner feels that Dog should be less lazy by the end of the play.
c)
Yes, Owner feels that he hasn't been making enough time for Dog by the end of the play.
d)
Yes, Owner feels overwhelmed by school by the end of the play.
10.
10. Why hasn't Owner been spending much time with Dog?
a)
Owner is mad at Dog.
b)
Owner is getting a new dog.
c)
Owner thinks Dog is lazy.
d)
Owner has been preoccupied with other responsibilities from school.
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