Fiction : Chapter 2 A Dog Named Duke ENGLISH [Communicative] - Fiction : Chapter 2 A Dog Named Duke

A few weeks ago, worded as if in special tribute to Duke, an order came through from the chemical company’s headquarters…
(a) Why was the order a tribute to Duke?
(b) What did the order say?
(c) Give another word in place of ‘tribute’ in the passage.

Thirteen months from the moment he worked full days. Chuck Hooper was promoted to regional manager covering more than four states.
(a) What is the ‘moment’ mentioned in this passage?
(b) What happened during the thirteen months?
(c) How do we know that Chuck Hooper had succeeded?

The people in the new suburb where the Hoopers bought a house didn’t know the story of Chuck and Duke.
(a) Who were the people in the new suburb?
(b) What was the story that they did not know?
(c) Give another word for ‘suburb’.

They wondered: how long will he keep it up? How far will he go today? Can he go it alone?
(a) Who are ‘they’ in this passage?
(b) What was their concern? Why?
(c) Were ‘they’ plain curious or concerned? Give reasons.

Suddenly over the babble of voices, Chuck heard the screech of brakes outside. Instinctively, he looked for Duke.
(a) Identify the position of Chuck when he heard the screech.
(b) What made him instinctively look for Duke?
(c) What did Chuck suspect when he looked for Duke?

How do we know that Hooper continued with his routine even after Duke’s absence?

How did Marcy react when Duke was brought into the house after his accident?

What did Marcy tell the doctor?

Describe Duke’s meeting with Chuck the first time after he came out of the kennel.

Describe Chuck Hooper’s life before the accident.

Chuck Hooper is asked to deliver a speech, after his complete recovery. Write the speech in about 120 words for him emphasising the traits of his character which helped him to cope with the crisis that came in his life.

The story ‘A Dog Named Duke’ shows us that success is not achieved overnight. Find examples from the story to prove this.

All through the time of Hooper’s recovery, Marcy gave him the right kind of support. Discuss.

The neighbours in the story ‘A Dog Named Duke’ lacked the qualities of good neighbourliness. Discuss.

Hooper was a man who was fond of his job. Give examples from the story to prove this point.