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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eighteen: Alfresco Dining and Chapter Nineteen: Lightning Strikes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When it came to dog breeds, why did John and Jenny choose a Labrador retriever?
(a) Because of their "curb appeal".
(b) All their friends had one.
(c) Jenny had had one as a child.
(d) John wanting a dog to go hunting with.

2. 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.

3. Who came to help out after Jenny got home from the hospital?
(a) Aunt Margaret.
(b) Aunt Althea.
(c) Aunt Esther.
(d) Aunt Anita.

4. The family decided to move to Boca Raton. What does Boca Raton mean?
(a) Mouth of the Rattlesnake.
(b) Back of the Rattlesnake.
(c) Back of the Rat.
(d) Mouth of the Rat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was John feeling as they awaited the results of the pregnancy test?

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

3. What happens at the end of Chapter 19 that makes John rethink Marley's reactions to thunderstorms?

4. Years later, John learned the injured girl he had helped had become successful. What was her career?

5. When Jenny had to stay in the hospital for twelve days, what was the atmosphere like at home?

(see the answer key)

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