Biography of Hooper: Overcoming Adversity

10 Questions

What did Duke do when he couldn't take the boredom of staring at Chuck?

He sprang to his feet, quivering with impatience

Chuck was able to move his left leg without any difficulty.

False

What did Chuck use to hold Duke still?

The leash

Chuck's good hand idly hooked the leash onto Duke's _______.

collar

Match the characters with their actions:

Chuck = Tried to move his paralyzed leg Duke = Poked and needled Chuck Hooper = Helped Chuck to his feet Marcy = Cried as she watched Chuck's condition

What was Chuck Hooper's occupation before the accident?

Zone sales manager for a chemical company

Chuck was able to talk after the accident.

False

What was the reason Marcy phoned a neighbor?

to put Duke in a kennel

Chuck was on the critical list for approximately ______________ weeks.

four

Match the following events with the correct time period:

Chuck was taken to the hospital = Autumn twilight Chuck was let out of the hospital = March Duke was brought home = After four months Men from Chuck's company visited him = After five weeks

Study Notes

Chuck Hooper's Life Before the Accident

Chuck Hooper was a successful and athletic young man, playing on the university football team and working as a zone sales manager for a chemical company.
He stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall and had a charming personality.

The Accident

In 1953, Hooper was involved in a car accident while driving home on an autumn evening, resulting in a subdural haemorrhage in the motor section of his brain.
The injury completely paralysed his left side, leaving him unable to talk or move.

Hospitalization and Recovery

Hooper spent a month on the critical list and was later told to take a year off work, with a desk job created for him at headquarters.
After six weeks, he was transferred to a wheelchair and underwent daily physical therapy and exercise.
However, he made little progress in his recovery.

Life After the Hospital

After being released from the hospital, Hooper felt isolated and alone, with his wife Marcy working and his dog Duke still in the kennel.
When Duke was finally brought home, he was overjoyed to see Hooper and jumped on him, causing Hooper to struggle to keep his balance.
From that moment on, Duke was by Hooper's side constantly, sensing his master's sadness and frustration.

Duke's Role in Hooper's Recovery

Duke's presence eventually inspired Hooper to take his first steps, with the help of Marcy and his good hand.
Hooper used Duke's leash to support himself, and with Duke's help, he managed to take a few steps, although with great difficulty.