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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did John go to help his neighbor in response to her screams?
(a) One cold December afternoon.
(b) One rainy November evening.
(c) One cool October morning.
(d) One hot October night.

2. What made John and Jenny decide it was time to get their first dog?
(a) John wasn't working and they thought a dog would keep him company.
(b) They wanted a pet and Jenny was allergic to cats.
(c) They were thinking of having a baby and they thought owning a dog would be good practice.
(d) They lived in a rough area and wanted a guard dog.

3. What did Marley destroy not long after his second obedience class?
(a) John's newly planted garden.
(b) The couch.
(c) His metal collar and leash.
(d) The garage.

4. As the Grogans welcomed their new baby what was happening to their neighborhood?
(a) Several new subdivisions were being built.
(b) A huge mall was going up at the end of their block.
(c) Their friends and neighbors were moving out.
(d) The crime was increasing.

5. What was Marley's most obvious characteristic as John brought him home for the first time?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Nervousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dog show did John dream about entering his new puppy in?

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

3. What did John call his first dog?

4. According to John, which of the following statements would be false regarding Labs?

5. While the Grogans were getting used to the news of Jenny's pregnancy, what did Marley do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the Grogans' trip to Ireland?

2. Marley's terror of thunderstorms leads the Grogans to look for a good vet. What was the result of this?

3. Dr. Jay also recommended another action for Marley, to help with his behavior. What was it? What was John's reaction?

4. How did Marley take to housebreaking?

5. What were the events that surrounded baby Patrick's birth?

6. Who was Buddy and what was the result of his visit to the Grogans?

7. What did the Grogans see as they left Lori's and what did they realize?

8. What was Jenny's second pregnancy like in the early stages?

9. Once he did a little research, what did John learn about Labrador Retrievers?

10. The day after the news of the first pregnancy's loss, what did John buy for Jenny and what was the result of this?

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