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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. The Grogans decided to enroll Marley in obedience classes. Why wouldn't the trainer allow both of them to work with Marley?

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

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

4. What advice does John give the reader about getting a dog?

5. If Marley got into trouble while the Grogans were out, how did they know this when they got home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was the Grogans' trip to Ireland?

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

4. What did Jenny and John decide to do and why?

5. What did the Grogans decide to do with Marley at the age of six months and what was the result of this?

6. The Grogans are excited about their first pregnancy but their happiness is short lived. Why?

7. How did Marley take to housebreaking?

8. How did the Grogans come to name Marley?

9. After returning from Ireland, John and Jenny decided it was time to occasionally leave Marley alone in the house. What was the outcome of this?

10. The day after John began his own program to train Marley, what did he come home to find?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the memoir, author John Grogan reminisces about his childhood dog, Saint Shaun. How does he describe the dog? What does he say about Shaun in regards to other dogs? Compare and contrast Shaun with his second pet dog, Marley, citing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Humor is an element of memoir writing that is often employed by authors. Why is it used? How can it enhance a memoir? Give four examples of John Grogan's use of humor where you feel the pace and the theme of Marley & Me has been enhanced by its use.

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