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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the obedience trainer tell John about Marley?

2. How did Marley react to thunderstorms?

3. What was Marley's most obvious characteristic as John brought him home for the first time?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What were a couple of issues the Grogans had to handle with Marley when he was a puppy?

2. What did the Grogans decide to do with Marley at the age of six months and 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. What were the events that surrounded baby Patrick's birth?

5. How did the Grogans chose Marley?

6. How was the Grogans' trip to Ireland?

7. Why did John decide to surprise Jenny with a three-week stay in Ireland?

8. How did Marley take to housebreaking?

9. What was the reason the Grogans thought about getting a dog not long after they were married?

10. What did the Grogans try to do with Marley soon after Jenny's miscarriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tone refers to the attitude of the narrator of a work. As the narrator of Marley & Me, what is the author's tone at different stages of the book? Explain the tone, with examples:

1) At the beginning of the book, before the Grogans adopted Marley;

2) When Marley was a puppy;

3) When the family welcomes children; and

4) When the family moves to Pennsylvania with an aging Marley.

Essay Topic 2

Define what is meant by "style" in writing. Discuss what kind of style is used traditional nonfiction, novels, and creative nonfiction. Which style was used in the writing of Marley & Me? Support your answer with four examples.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss your overall impression of Marley as a dog - was he good, bad, or average? Did his good qualities make up for his bad ones? Give examples of Marley's bad behavior and how you think the Grogans might have done things differently.

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