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1. 1.

   On the basis of your understanding of the text, tick the most appropriate answer

   a. The Pengelly family had no say in choosing of Lob because

   1. he kept coming back to them.
   2. they did not want to adopt him.
   3. the dog did not like his master.
   4. he was a mystery.

   b. The reader realizes that Sandy took an immediate fondness for the dog because

   1. she was thrown off guard by him.
   2. she threw the driftwood for him to fetch.
   3. the dog liked the sand off her face.
   4. she worded her like for him.

   c. The story gets a mysterious twist when

   1. Lob dies after being hit by a truck.
   2. Sandy recovers after her terrible accident.
   3. Sandy and Lob are hit by the same vehicle.
   4. Lob is dead but is supposed to have visited Sandy.
2. 2.

   A simile is a literary device that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as.' The simile 'like a sand-colored bullet' is use to describe Lob. In your own words, what does this simile mean?

3. 3.

   For both Sandy and Lob it was love at first sight. Give reasons to support your answer.

4. 4.

   How does Lob show his devotion to Sandy as he continues to return to her throughout the story?

5. 5.

   Describe Sandy's condition before and after Lob's visit. What does this reveal about the strength of their bond?

6. 6.

   Sandy and Lob developed an inseparable bond. This communicates the message that true loyalty and strong relationships can withstand any circumstances-natural or supernatural. Explain.