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What was the reason for Hooper's hospitalization?
What was the reason for Hooper's hospitalization?
- A car accident that caused a subdural haemorrhage (correct)
- A fall while walking Duke which paralyzed his left side
- An unexpected injury during a football game
- A severe injury from a chemical spill at work
Why did the neighbors watch Hooper's daily exercise?
Why did the neighbors watch Hooper's daily exercise?
- To prevent any accidents due to his paralysis
- To observe his football skills
- Out of curiosity about his improvement (correct)
- To learn more about Duke's training
What effect did the injury have on Hooper's mobility?
What effect did the injury have on Hooper's mobility?
- It caused temporary numbness in his feet
- It affected his ability to walk Duke alone
- It led to a minor sprain in his leg
- It completely paralyzed his left side (correct)
What was Hooper's profession before the injury?
What was Hooper's profession before the injury?
How did Hooper's height contribute to his image?
How did Hooper's height contribute to his image?
What was Hooper's attitude towards his work according to the text?
What was Hooper's attitude towards his work according to the text?
What was Chuck Hooper's profession before the accident?
What was Chuck Hooper's profession before the accident?
Why was Duke initially sent to a kennel?
Why was Duke initially sent to a kennel?
How did Duke initially react when Hooper returned from the hospital?
How did Duke initially react when Hooper returned from the hospital?
What was Duke's role in helping Hooper recover from his paralysis?
What was Duke's role in helping Hooper recover from his paralysis?
What was Hooper's initial reaction to Duke's attempts to get him out of bed?
What was Hooper's initial reaction to Duke's attempts to get him out of bed?
How did Hooper and Duke's relationship evolve over time?
How did Hooper and Duke's relationship evolve over time?
Flashcards
Hooper's hospitalization
Hooper's hospitalization
Hooper was hospitalized due to a car accident causing a subdural haemorrhage.
Neighbors' curiosity
Neighbors' curiosity
Neighbors watched Hooper's exercise out of curiosity about his recovery.
Hooper's mobility post-injury
Hooper's mobility post-injury
Hooper's injury resulted in complete paralysis of his left side.
Hooper's profession
Hooper's profession
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Hooper's height impact
Hooper's height impact
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Hooper's work attitude
Hooper's work attitude
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Duke's initial care
Duke's initial care
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Duke's reaction to Hooper
Duke's reaction to Hooper
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Duke's role in recovery
Duke's role in recovery
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Hooper's reluctance
Hooper's reluctance
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Hooper and Duke's bond
Hooper and Duke's bond
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Duke's encouragement
Duke's encouragement
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Study Notes
Chuck Hooper's Life Before the Accident
- Chuck Hooper was a favored young man in 1953, recommended by the majority.
- He had a big, genuine grin that hid his highly competitive nature.
- He was six-foot-one, played on the university football team, and was a hard-charging Zone Sales Manager for a chemical company.
The Accident
- Hooper was involved in a car accident while driving home one autumn twilight.
- He was taken to the hospital with a subdural hemorrhage in the motor section of the brain, completely paralysing his left side.
Hooper's Recovery
- Hooper remained in the hospital for six weeks.
- His dog, Duke, was sent to the kennel as there was no one to look after it.
- After his return, Hooper became lonely and depressed, but Duke's presence lifted his spirits.
Duke's Role in Hooper's Recovery
- Duke would lie on the floor next to Hooper's bed all the time, sensing that something was wrong with its master.
- Duke started asking Hooper to get up, and Hooper eventually tied a leash to Duke's collar, which excited the dog.
- Duke pulled the leash, and Hooper took a step, marking the beginning of their walking exercise.
Hooper's Progress
- With Duke's help, Hooper continued to walk, gradually making an effort to walk.
- Within a week, they reached the entrance of the house.
- Hooper's wife, Marcy, noticed her husband's improvement.
- Hooper walked from the clinic to his office alone, showing his progress.
- He joined the office and started working full days.
- Hooper was promoted as Regional Manager of the company.
Tragic Incident
- Duke was hit by a car and could not be saved.
- The Hoopers were grateful for Duke's role in Hooper's recovery.
Hooper's Career Advancement
- Hooper received a promotion letter, appointing him as the Assistant National Sales Manager of the company.
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Test your understanding of the CBSE Class 9 English Literature Reader lesson 'A Dog Named Duke'. This quiz provides a summary, detailed explanation of the lesson, meanings of difficult words, as well as covers exercises, questions, and answers from the book. Explore the story of Chuck Hooper and his special bond with his dog Duke.
