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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why was John and Jenny's house in West Palm Beach the perfect place to have a dog?
(a) The house already had an attached kennel.
(b) They had a fenced one-quarter acre yard.
(c) They were miles from anyone.
(d) All their neighbors had dogs.

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

5. The Grogans decided to enroll Marley in obedience classes. Why wouldn't the trainer allow both of them to work with Marley?
(a) She said it would be too distracting for the other dogs.
(b) She said a dog can only answer to one master.
(c) She didn't believe Marley would obey Jenny.
(d) She didn't believe Marley would obey John.

6. 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 for walks.
(c) Take him to the vet.
(d) Take him swimming the ocean.

7. What did John resume with Marley after the Grogans returned from their trip?
(a) Teaching him how to retrieve.
(b) Teaching him how to heel.
(c) Dealing with his fears.
(d) Getting him used to babies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. At Marley's second obedience class, what was being taught?
(a) How to attack.
(b) How to sit.
(c) How to stay.
(d) How to heel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fruit did Marley have an insatiable appetite for?

2. John nicknamed Marley "Clearance Dog" when they were looking at Lori's litter. Why?

3. What medical diagnostic test would the Grogans be having a few weeks after finding out Jenny was pregnant?

4. What were John and Jenny's occupations when they adopted Marley?

5. What did the Grogans decide should be done to avoid having another miscarriage?

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