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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Grogans decided to enroll Marley in obedience classes. Why wouldn't the trainer allow both of them to work with Marley?
(a) She said a dog can only answer to one master.
(b) She said it would be too distracting for the other dogs.
(c) She didn't believe Marley would obey Jenny.
(d) She didn't believe Marley would obey John.

2. Marley grew very quickly so what did Jenny and John have to do a lot of?
(a) Socialize him with other dogs.
(b) Take him swimming the ocean.
(c) Take him to the vet.
(d) Take him for walks.

3. After Jenny came home from her first doctor's appointment in Chapter 6, how did Marley react?
(a) He howled.
(b) He knocked her over and licked her face.
(c) He put his head in Jenny's lap.
(d) He hid under the bed.

4. What was the first thing John and Jenny fought about regarding the puppy?
(a) Where he would sleep.
(b) How to get him housebroken
(c) Who would be his vet.
(d) What to name him.

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

6. What was true about Jenny at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) She was having a hard time with motherhood.
(b) She was pregnant again.
(c) She was looking for a new job.
(d) She was fed up with Marley.

7. What happened in the house situated kitty-corner from the Grogans in West Palm Beach?
(a) A woman was murdered.
(b) A girl was knifed.
(c) Someone set fire to it.
(d) A family was taken hostage.

8. What was the second piece of advice the vet gave the Grogans that might calm Marley down?
(a) To change his diet.
(b) To have him neutered.
(c) To have a baby as soon as possible.
(d) To get a puppy as company for him.

9. What did the Grogans decide to do just weeks after bringing Marley home?
(a) Buy a new house.
(b) Try to get pregnant.
(c) Get jobs closer to home.
(d) Get another dog.

10. What was the name of the dog that Marley had his first playdate with?
(a) Beau.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Buster.

11. A few weeks after Marley joined their household, Jenny thought she was pregnant. What did the Grogans do?
(a) They bought two test kits to double-check the results.
(b) They went to the doctor and had a test done.
(c) They took Marley on a midnight ride to buy a test kit.
(d) They had a party to celebrate.

12. According to John, which of the following statements would be false regarding Labs?
(a) They are very strong.
(b) They are working dogs.
(c) They are not good with people.
(d) They are loyal.

13. What was the result of Marley's appetite for fruit?
(a) His fur got very glossy.
(b) He would vomit constantly.
(c) The yard was full of dog droppings.
(d) His gums turned bright orange.

14. As the Grogans welcomed their new baby what was happening to their neighborhood?
(a) Several new subdivisions were being built.
(b) The crime was increasing.
(c) A huge mall was going up at the end of their block.
(d) Their friends and neighbors were moving out.

15. What did the Grogans decide should be done to avoid having another miscarriage?
(a) Jenny should only work part time.
(b) Not to use any chemicals around the house.
(c) Jenny should stop jogging.
(d) John would take full charge of Marley.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the Grogans were getting used to the news of Jenny's pregnancy, what did Marley do?

2. On their way back from teaching Marley how to retrieve, who did John compare Marley to?

3. Which of these statements would not describe how Marley was at the age of five months?

4. When did John go to help his neighbor in response to her screams?

5. What dog show did John dream about entering his new puppy in?

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