How does the first-person perspective that the authors bring to Chance’s story give a voice to creatures who are otherwise voiceless in human society? What messages about rights and equality does Dogtown offer, and does the book suggest that these messages also apply within human society?

Does the novel suggest that Metal Head is a living creature? If yes, what characteristics give him life? If not, what about him prevents this? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Compare and contrast Quinn’s reading buddy relationship with Metal Head to the typical reading buddy relationship (a child reading to an organic dog). What messages does Quinn’s situation offer about the individuality of the learning process? How does Quinn’s relationship with Metal Head contribute to the eventual lessening of tensions between living and robot dogs?