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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Soon after they found out Jenny was pregnant, the Grogans had to treat Marley for fleas. Why did this worry them?
(a) His ears were full of flea bites and could get infected.
(b) They thought they'd never get rid of them.
(c) They used pesticides to treat the lawn.
(d) Jenny was highly allergic to fleas.

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

3. Who in particular did not like Marley's freedom around baby Patrick?
(a) Jenny.
(b) John's sister.
(c) Jenny's mother.
(d) John's mother.

4. How did John and Jenny teach Marley how to retrieve?
(a) He gave him with a biscuit every time he picked up a stick.
(b) Jenny and he would throw a stick back and forth to each other.
(c) A retriever trainer worked with him.
(d) John would throw Marley another stick when he brought the first one back.

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

6. Years later, John learned the injured girl he had helped had become successful. What was her career?
(a) A television broadcaster.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A restaurant owner.
(d) An actress.

7. What happened to Marley on their second trip to the vet in Chapter 9?
(a) He chased a cat.
(b) He had an allergic reaction to a shot.
(c) He half fell out of the car window in busy traffic.
(d) He escaped and ran into busy traffic.

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

9. Where did John and Jenny take Marley to teach him retrieving?
(a) The beach.
(b) The park.
(c) A soccer field.
(d) A friend's backyard.

10. Which pair of words would best describe John and Jenny's vacation?
(a) Rushed and stressful.
(b) Unsuccessful and tiring.
(c) Carefree and spontaneous.
(d) Boring and rainy.

11. Marley was named after the late singer Bob Marley. What kind of music did he make?
(a) Classical.
(b) Hip-hop.
(c) Reggae.
(d) Jazz.

12. 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.

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

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

15. 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 could clear Lori's fence already.
(c) Marley was clearly the smartest dog in the litter.
(d) Lori was selling him for less than the normal price.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John resume with Marley after the Grogans returned from their trip?

2. How did Marley react to thunderstorms?

3. If Marley got into trouble while the Grogans were out, how did they know this when they got home?

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

5. When John went out to help his neighbor, how had she been injured?

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