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What did Duke do when he couldn't take the boredom of staring at Chuck?
What did Duke do when he couldn't take the boredom of staring at Chuck?
Chuck was able to move his left leg without any difficulty.
Chuck was able to move his left leg without any difficulty.
False
What did Chuck use to hold Duke still?
What did Chuck use to hold Duke still?
The leash
Chuck's good hand idly hooked the leash onto Duke's _______.
Chuck's good hand idly hooked the leash onto Duke's _______.
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Match the characters with their actions:
Match the characters with their actions:
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What was Chuck Hooper's occupation before the accident?
What was Chuck Hooper's occupation before the accident?
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Chuck was able to talk after the accident.
Chuck was able to talk after the accident.
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What was the reason Marcy phoned a neighbor?
What was the reason Marcy phoned a neighbor?
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Chuck was on the critical list for approximately ______________ weeks.
Chuck was on the critical list for approximately ______________ weeks.
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Match the following events with the correct time period:
Match the following events with the correct time period:
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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.
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Description
This quiz is about the life of Hooper, a young man who had a promising career, but was involved in a car accident that left him paralysed. It follows his journey and struggles after the accident.
