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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. Where did John and Jenny take Marley to teach him retrieving?
2. What gift to Jenny did Marley eat that had John watching the dog's bowel movements for a few days?
3. According to John, which of the following statements would be false regarding Labs?
4. How was John feeling as they awaited the results of the pregnancy test?
5. Soon after they found out Jenny was pregnant, the Grogans had to treat Marley for fleas. Why did this worry them?
Short Essay Questions
1. Marley's terror of thunderstorms leads the Grogans to look for a good vet. What was the result of this?
2. How did the Grogans come to name Marley?
3. Dr. Jay also recommended another action for Marley, to help with his behavior. What was it? What was John's reaction?
4. What did the Grogans try to do with Marley soon after Jenny's miscarriage?
5. What did the Grogans see as they left Lori's and what did they realize?
6. Once he did a little research, what did John learn about Labrador Retrievers?
7. How did John describe the first dog her ever had?
8. The day after the news of the first pregnancy's loss, what did John buy for Jenny and what was the result of this?
9. What was the reason the Grogans thought about getting a dog not long after they were married?
10. How did Marley take to housebreaking?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define "creative nonfiction" and explain how it applies to Marley & Me. Explain how the book differs from traditional nonfiction with supporting arguments. Explain how it differs from fiction, with supporting arguments.
Essay Topic 2
How role does the Grogan family play in the memoir Marley & Me? Are they as important to the narrative as the author and the dog are? Give four examples where the other members of the family are central to the story-telling. Give four examples where the narrative is focused only on John and Marley.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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