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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After almost two years of marriage, where did the Grogans decide to go on vacation?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Italy.
(c) Ireland.
(d) California.

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

3. When John and Jenny went to look at Lori's litter, they met Lily, the mother of the puppies. Which three words best describe Lily?
(a) Unfriendly, sad, and tired.
(b) Affectionate, calm, and beautiful.
(c) Fat, healthy, and lively.
(d) Small, curious, and goofy.

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

5. If Marley got into trouble while the Grogans were out, how did they know this when they got home?
(a) He would ignore them.
(b) He'd greet them at the door whining.
(c) He'd be hiding.
(d) He would offer them his favorite chew toy.

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

7. What was the "Marley Memo" mentioned in Chapter 10 referring to?
(a) A list of instructions for Marley's care while the Grogans were away.
(b) A list of places Marley had been banned from.
(c) A list of dogs Marley could play with.
(d) A list of Marley's allergy symptoms.

8. What were John and Jenny's occupations when they adopted Marley?
(a) They were healthcare workers.
(b) They were teachers.
(c) They were accountants.
(d) They were newspaper writers.

9. What was one way John let Marley get used to their first baby?
(a) He let Marley sleep in the baby's room.
(b) He brought Marley into the hospital to meet Patrick.
(c) He asked their neighbor with a baby to take care of Marley.
(d) He brought home one of the baby's diapers from the hospital for Marley to sniff.

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

11. What did the Grogans decide to do at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Move.
(b) Take Marley to a new trainer.
(c) Try for another baby.
(d) Change vets.

12. When John went out to help his neighbor, how had she been injured?
(a) She had been stabbed in the ribs.
(b) She'd been shot in the shoulder.
(c) She'd been mugged at the bus stop.
(d) She'd been knocked down by a hit-and-run driver.

13. What advice does John give the reader about getting a dog?
(a) Take care of a friend's dog first for practice.
(b) Don't get a puppy if you can't stay home all day with it.
(c) Don't get a dog from a pet store.
(d) To research the breed you want before getting one.

14. What did the Grogans' Florida vet suggest they do to deal with Marley's fear of thunderstorms?
(a) Take him out in one to get him used to them.
(b) Leave Florida.
(c) Give him sedatives.
(d) Lock him in a safe area.

15. Where did John first put Marley to sleep his first night home?
(a) In their attached garage.
(b) In the bedroom with him.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) In their shed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did John and Jenny teach Marley how to retrieve?

3. Which Canadian province did Labrador Retrievers originate in?

4. What happened in the house situated kitty-corner from the Grogans in West Palm Beach?

5. How did John discover that hospital pain relief is a "luxury"?

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