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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve: Welcome to the Indigent Ward and Chapter Thirteen: A Scream in the Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John nicknamed Marley "Clearance Dog" when they were looking at Lori's litter. Why?
(a) Marley could clear Lori's fence already.
(b) Marley was clearly the smartest dog in the litter.
(c) Lori was selling him for less than the normal price.
(d) John figured he'd wait it out and get Marley for half-price.

2. In her fifth month of pregnancy, what did Jenny send John out to buy one Sunday night at eight o'clock?
(a) Baby toys.
(b) Baby food.
(c) Baby formula.
(d) Baby socks.

3. When Marley was ready to join John and Jenny at home, John was glad Jenny would be away. Why?
(a) He was afraid Jenny would send Marley back.
(b) He wanted to male-bond with Marley.
(c) He wanted Marley to get used to one person at a time.
(d) He knew Jenny was nervous with puppies.

4. How did John discover that hospital pain relief is a "luxury"?
(a) The poor had to pay for it and usually went without.
(b) The hospital often ran out of the medication.
(c) The hospital didn't provide it on the indigent ward.
(d) He was charged $1000 a shot.

5. In anticipation of their baby's birth, what did the Grogans book in advance?
(a) A sleeping room for John.
(b) A kennel spot for Marley.
(c) A midwife.
(d) A luxury birthing suite.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he first got Marley, John was hoping to make some money off of the dog. How?

2. Marley was named after the late singer Bob Marley. What kind of music did he make?

3. What fruit did Marley have an insatiable appetite for?

4. What gift to Jenny did Marley eat that had John watching the dog's bowel movements for a few days?

5. What was Marley's most obvious characteristic as John brought him home for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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