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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 should be put to sleep.
(d) That he was a very intelligent dog.

2. What did the Grogans decide to do just weeks after bringing Marley home?
(a) Get another dog.
(b) Buy a new house.
(c) Try to get pregnant.
(d) Get jobs closer to home.

3. What was the Labrador retriever originally bred for?
(a) Leading the blind.
(b) Helping North Atlantic fishermen.
(c) Hunting foxes.
(d) Rescuing stranded people.

4. What did the Grogans decide should be done to avoid having another miscarriage?
(a) Jenny should stop jogging.
(b) John would take full charge of Marley.
(c) Not to use any chemicals around the house.
(d) Jenny should only work part time.

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

6. What gift to Jenny did Marley eat that had John watching the dog's bowel movements for a few days?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A watch.
(d) A bracelet.

7. 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 used pesticides to treat the lawn.
(c) They thought they'd never get rid of them.
(d) Jenny was highly allergic to fleas.

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

9. When the Grogans got Marley, they were living in West Palm Beach, FL. What is the weather like there in the winter?
(a) Cool, humid, and foggy.
(b) Warm, dry, and sunny.
(c) Hot, muggy, and cloudy.
(d) Cold, dry, and snowy.

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

11. In anticipation of their baby's birth, what did the Grogans book in advance?
(a) A sleeping room for John.
(b) A midwife.
(c) A luxury birthing suite.
(d) A kennel spot for Marley.

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

13. How was John feeling as they awaited the results of the pregnancy test?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Nervous.

14. What did John say when he stepped out into the waiting area holding a "tiny swaddled football"?
(a) Es el nino!
(b) I'm glad it's over!
(c) It's a boy!
(d) C'est un garcon!

15. According to John, which of the following statements would be false regarding Labs?
(a) They are loyal.
(b) They are not good with people.
(c) They are working dogs.
(d) They are very strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the dance name the Grogans gave to Marley that reflected his wiggling movements?

2. What was the first thing John and Jenny fought about regarding the puppy?

3. What nickname did John give the obedience trainer?

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

5. What was the name of the Grogan's vet in Florida?

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