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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight: A Battle of Wills and Chapter Nine: The Stuff Males are Made Of.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When they went to pick out John's first dog, how did his father advise him to test a dog for nerves?
(a) To press down on the car horn.
(b) To yell.
(c) To rattle the cage.
(d) To jump in front of the dog and yell "boo!"

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

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

5. What was the name of the Grogan's vet in Florida?
(a) Dr. Nedermier.
(b) Dr. Bailey.
(c) Dr. White.
(d) Dr. Jay.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Grogans decided to enroll Marley in obedience classes. Why wouldn't the trainer allow both of them to work with Marley?

2. What made John and Jenny decide it was time to get their first dog?

3. When it came to dog breeds, why did John and Jenny choose a Labrador retriever?

4. What was the name of the dog that Marley had his first playdate with?

5. What does author John Grogan call the place where he got his childhood dog?

(see the answer key)

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