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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten: The Luck of the Irish and Chapter Eleven: The Things He Ate.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which Canadian province did Labrador Retrievers originate in?
(a) Ontario.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) Newfoundland.
(d) British Columbia.

3. Why is a Florida not a great place for dogs?
(a) There are a lot of laws about pet ownership.
(b) The weather is too hard on them.
(c) The locals don't like them.
(d) There are lots of ticks and fleas.

4. What did the obedience trainer tell John about Marley?
(a) That John would never be able to handle him.
(b) That he was too young for obedience classes.
(c) That he should be put to sleep.
(d) That he was a very intelligent dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did John call Marley because he didn't act like a typical retriever?

3. What was the name of the Grogan's vet in Florida?

4. While they were on vacation, what did John and Jenny do about Marley?

5. What was the second piece of advice the vet gave the Grogans that might calm Marley down?

(see the answer key)

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