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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dog show did John dream about entering his new puppy in?
(a) The Orlando United Dog Show.
(b) The Wilmington Purebred Dog Show.
(c) The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
(d) The Cheltenham Group Dog Show.

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

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) Small, curious, and goofy.
(b) Affectionate, calm, and beautiful.
(c) Fat, healthy, and lively.
(d) Unfriendly, sad, and tired.

4. A few weeks after Marley joined their household, Jenny thought she was pregnant. What did the Grogans do?
(a) They took Marley on a midnight ride to buy a test kit.
(b) They bought two test kits to double-check the results.
(c) They had a party to celebrate.
(d) They went to the doctor and had a test done.

5. On their way back from teaching Marley how to retrieve, who did John compare Marley to?
(a) Speedy Gonzales.
(b) Jesse James.
(c) Lassie.
(d) Helen Keller.

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

7. What was the name of the injured girl?
(a) LouAnn.
(b) Layna.
(c) Lisa.
(d) Lori.

8. What nickname did John give the obedience trainer?
(a) Mrs. Do-it-Right.
(b) Miss Dominatrix.
(c) Miss Domineering.
(d) The Dog Driller.

9. A couple of days after Jenny came home from the doctor's appointment, John bought her some flowers. What did Marley do to them?
(a) He ate the red carnations.
(b) He grabbed them and hid them behind the couch.
(c) He buried them in the backyard.
(d) He ate the daisies.

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

11. What does author John Grogan call the place where he got his childhood dog?
(a) A dog emporium.
(b) A mutt ranch.
(c) A designer breeder.
(d) A mom and pop pet store.

12. What device was being used at the obedience classes to help train the dogs?
(a) A choker chain.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A knotted cord.
(d) Dog biscuits.

13. When he first got Marley, John was hoping to make some money off of the dog. How?
(a) By charging stud fees.
(b) By training him as a guide dog.
(c) By using him in commercials and movies.
(d) By hiring him out as a rescue dog.

14. When John and Jenny left Lori's, they heard a commotion coming from the woods near her house. Who was making it?
(a) Lori's son, who was shooting his hunting rifle.
(b) Marley's father, who was running through the woods.
(c) Lori, who was chasing deer out of the garden.
(d) Lily, who was rounding up her litter.

15. What was true about Jenny at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) She was having a hard time with motherhood.
(b) She was pregnant again.
(c) She was looking for a new job.
(d) She was fed up with Marley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the Grogans welcomed their new baby what was happening to their neighborhood?

3. What was one way John let Marley get used to their first baby?

4. In her fifth month of pregnancy, what did Jenny send John out to buy one Sunday night at eight o'clock?

5. Why was John and Jenny's house in West Palm Beach the perfect place to have a dog?

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