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Questions and Answers
What does the opening statement primarily convey about Duke's typical demeanor?
What does the opening statement primarily convey about Duke's typical demeanor?
- Duke was typically calm and preferred indoor activities.
- Duke was generally quiet and reserved, enjoying solitude.
- Duke was lively and energetic, struggling with inactivity. (correct)
- Duke was indifferent to his master and preferred playing alone.
Why did Duke nudge and needle Chuck after being told to run around the house?
Why did Duke nudge and needle Chuck after being told to run around the house?
- Duke wanted to play a game of chase inside the house.
- Duke was expressing his independence and desire to be left alone.
- Duke was attempting to communicate his need for outdoor activity. (correct)
- Duke was trying to assert his dominance over Chuck.
What motivated Duke to stay near Hooper's bed despite being encouraged to go outside?
What motivated Duke to stay near Hooper's bed despite being encouraged to go outside?
- Duke was simply being stubborn and disobedient to Chuck's commands.
- Duke sensed Hooper's unusual passivity and wanted to stay by his side. (correct)
- Duke feared being alone and preferred Hooper's company.
- Duke was waiting for Hooper to offer him a treat or toy.
How did Duke react to Chuck's act of hooking the leash onto his collar, and what does this suggest?
How did Duke react to Chuck's act of hooking the leash onto his collar, and what does this suggest?
What can be inferred from Chuck needing Marcy's help when Duke pranced?
What can be inferred from Chuck needing Marcy's help when Duke pranced?
How does the description of Duke's behavior contrast with Hooper's state?
How does the description of Duke's behavior contrast with Hooper's state?
What does the phrase 'It was like lighting a fuse' suggest about Duke's reaction to the leash?
What does the phrase 'It was like lighting a fuse' suggest about Duke's reaction to the leash?
Based on Duke's actions, what is the most likely reason for his restlessness?
Based on Duke's actions, what is the most likely reason for his restlessness?
What is the primary indication that Hooper’s condition is out of the ordinary?
What is the primary indication that Hooper’s condition is out of the ordinary?
What does Duke's reproachful eye suggest when he lies down near Hooper?
What does Duke's reproachful eye suggest when he lies down near Hooper?
How does Duke's anticipation differ when Chuck says "Go run around the house" versus when Chuck idly hooks the leash?
How does Duke's anticipation differ when Chuck says "Go run around the house" versus when Chuck idly hooks the leash?
What underlying theme is evident through Duke's persistent behavior near Hooper?
What underlying theme is evident through Duke's persistent behavior near Hooper?
What does Duke’s behavior after Chuck says "Go run around the house, Duke" suggest about his understanding of the situation?
What does Duke’s behavior after Chuck says "Go run around the house, Duke" suggest about his understanding of the situation?
What can be inferred from Duke’s needling and snorting at Chuck?
What can be inferred from Duke’s needling and snorting at Chuck?
Why is Hooper unable to explain Duke’s next move?
Why is Hooper unable to explain Duke’s next move?
Why did Chuck fight for balance?
Why did Chuck fight for balance?
Why did Duke ask Marcy to help Chuck to his feet?
Why did Duke ask Marcy to help Chuck to his feet?
What does Duke’s lack of physical activity do to him?
What does Duke’s lack of physical activity do to him?
Why did Duke poke his nose under Chuck’s elbow?
Why did Duke poke his nose under Chuck’s elbow?
What does it mean when Duke shimmied himself into the shape of a U?
What does it mean when Duke shimmied himself into the shape of a U?
Flashcards
Duke's Personality
Duke's Personality
Duke was a lively and energetic dog.
Why Duke stayed by Hooper's bed
Why Duke stayed by Hooper's bed
Duke's devotion to his master and an understanding that something was wrong.
Duke's anticipation
Duke's anticipation
Duke anticipated that Chuck would take him out for a walk.
Study Notes
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Duke was a lively dog, and struggled with inactivity
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He had never seen his master in such a passive state before
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The lack of physical activity and outdoors made Duke restless
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Duke stalked to the bed and poked his nose under Chuck’s elbow, nudging and snorting
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Chuck said, "Go run around the house, Duke."
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Duke laid down with a reproachful eye on Hooper
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An hour later, Duke came to the bed again, yapping and poking, but he stayed there
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One evening, Chuck idly hooked the leash onto Duke’s collar
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Duke shimmied himself U-shaped in anticipation
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Hooper couldn't find an explanation for his next move
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Chuck asked Marcy for help with his feet as Duke pranced, but eventually Chuck fought for balance
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The opening statement conveys that Duke was a lively and energetic dog who refused to accept the passivity of his master
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He liked to run around, jump in joy, and go for walks
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Duke wouldn’t leave Hooper’s bed because he was devoted to his master and wanted to be by his side
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Duke instinctively understood that something was wrong with his master
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Duke anticipated that Chuck would take him out when Chuck idly hooked the leash onto his collar
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