No More Dead Dogs

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the significance of the novel’s title, No More Dead Dogs?

A) It describes the drama members’ dislike of the ending of Old Shep, My Pal.

B) It explains Mr. Fogelman’s change of heart toward Old Shep, My Pal.

C) It refers to how Wallace feels when he loses his dog.

D) It refers to changes made in the ending of Old Shep, My Pal.

2. What might the reader conclude Mr. Fogelman does not value in his classroom?

A) Poor class work

B) Self-expression

C) Sarcasm

D) Negativity

3. What is the most likely reason Wallace’s football team cannot win a game without him?

A) The loss of their teammate causes them to lose confidence.

B) The team is not very skilled and cannot afford to lose talent.

C) Wallace is the team’s most valuable player; without him, they cannot win.

D) The team plays a series of difficult teams after Wallace is removed.

4. What is a common trope of coming-of-age novels mentioned in the book?

A) The most valuable player is often removed from a sports team.

B) The dogs often die at the end of the book.

C) Teachers in novels are often depicted as unfair.

D) The characters who do not like each other learn to appreciate one another.

5. How do Rachel’s interactions with Wallace change her character?

A) She realizes that Old Shep, My Pal is outdated.

B) She develops a new appreciation for criticism.

C) She learns to overcome her biases in pursuit of truth.

D) She begins to analyze a person’s character honestly.

6. What is a common stereotype addressed by Korman in No More Dead Dogs?

A) People who are involved in sports are depicted as violent.

B) Sports are seen as more important than other extracurricular activities.

C) Associations with theater sometimes label students as being intellectual.

D) Newspapers in school districts often spread gossip and misinformation.

7. What best describes Wallace’s most distinct character trait?

A) Brute honesty

B) Athleticism

C) Friendliness

D) Analysis

8. Which of the following is the best example of the novel’s motif of unreliable media resources?

A) Wallace suspects Cavanaugh is responsible for the vandalism.

B) The school newspaper prints misinformation about the football team.

C) The scripts of the play are shredded as an act of revenge.

D) Trudi surveys the drama kids to determine if Wallace is responsible for the vandalism.

9. In what way does Mr. Fogelman experience a change in perspective?

A) He begins to value the final product over his authority.

B) He realizes his ideas are not as valuable as Wallace’s.

C) He no longer cares what happens to the play.

D) He learns to play an instrument, which causes him to relax.

10. Why are Rachel’s assumptions about Wallace often incorrect?

A) The evidence almost always points to Wallace’s involvement.

B) She seeks out information that confirms her bias toward him.

C) Wallace blames himself for the destruction of the play.

D) She uses clues that point to Wallace’s character and reaches a logical conclusion.

11. Which of the following is an example of Korman’s use of red herrings in the novel?

A) Rachel is in the office when Fogelman discovers syrup on his desk.

B) Wallace’s presence at the game causes the team to lose.

C) A box of pepper is found in Feather’s locker.

D) Parker spreads misinformation in his articles about Wallace.

12. What is the best reason Wallace becomes more committed to helping the play?

A) Mr. Fogelman accepts Wallace’s thoughts and ideas.

B) Wallace realizes his teammates may not be his friends.

C) Cavanaugh increasingly isolates Wallace from football.

D) Rachel develops a friendship with Wallace.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. What makes Wallace a good addition to the play’s cast?

2. What causes misinformation to spread in the novel, and how does it affect Wallace?