The Dog Named Duke
‘In 1953, Hooper was a favoured young man. A big genuine grin
civilized his highly competitive nature. Standing six-foot-one, he'd
played on the university football team. He was already a hard- charging
zone sales manager for a chemical company.
Everything was going for him.’
a. With reference to Hooper, the author says, ‘Everything was going
for him.’ What does it imply?
The author implies that Hooper had realized his dreams. He had
acquired everything that a man aspires for.
b. What was Hooper’s occupation?
Hooper was a hard-charging zone sales manager for a chemical
company.
c. What made Hooper well-suited for the job?
Hooper’s pleasant personality and his competitive nature made
him well-suited for the job.
2. ‘But Chuck didn't make much headway.’
a. What was wrong with Chuck?
Chuck was paralysed after he had met with a car accident that
had led to subdural haemorrhage.
b. What does ‘did not make much headway mean’?
It means that Chuck’s condition did not improve. He showed no
signs of recovering.
c. How did Chuck regain his enthusiasm for life?
He regained his enthusiasm for life because of his dog, Duke.
3. ‘Those who saw it said the dog knew instantly. He never jumped
on Chuck again. From that moment, he took up a post beside his
master's bed around the clock.’
a. Why did Duke never jump on Chuck again?
Duke realised that Chuck was not well and could not balance
himself.
1.‘In 1953, Hooper was a favoured young man.’ Explain
It means that in the year 1953, Hooper had everything that he
could have ever wanted. He was a tall young man, with a healthy.
muscular body. He was a member of the university football team.
Apart from that he had a well-paying job as a sales manager for a
chemical company. He also had a loving wife and a faithful dog
whose company he enjoyed very much.
2. ‘Duke was an extraordinary dog.’ What special qualities did he
exhibit to justify this?
Duke was truly an extraordinary dog as he understood his master’s
needs completely. He toned down his behaviour from his earlier
boisterous self. He gently pushed Chuck out of his depressed state,
reignited in him an interest in life and taught him to walk again.
3. What problems did Chuck present when he returned to the
company headquarters?
One of the problems was that the company did not think that he
would be able to contribute much to the work due to his injuries
and handicap, yet they did not have the heart to discourage him
especially as he was trying so hard to bring some normalcy into
his life.
4. Why do you think Hooper’s appointment as Assistant National
Manager is considered to be a tribute to Duke?
It was tribute because it was the result of Duke’s persistence, help,
and support and love that Hooper regained an interest in life and
started working again and worked hard to prove that his disability
was not going to limit his aspirations and his ability to achieve his
goals.
‘Duke finally couldn’t take it.’ What does the narrator mean by
this? What change did Duke bring about?
Duke could not take the long hours of silence from Hooper and his
apathy and listlessness. He started poking and nudging Chuck till
at last Chuck was forced to respond.
‘It was like lighting a fuse Duke shimmied himself u-shaped in
anticipation.’ Explain
These lines refer to the effect Chuck had on the dog when his
good hand idly hooked the leash onto the dog’s collar. The dog
jumped up in anticipation that his master would take him for a
walk after weeks of simply lying in bed.
7. ‘The pair set daily goals.’ Who does the word ‘pair’ refer to? What
were their daily goals?
The pair refers to Chuck and his dog Duke. Their goal refers to their
determination to get Chuck walking and resuming his normal life. Every day they increased the distance and walked till Chuck was
able to walk long distances without help from Duke.
8. What would Duke do when his master fell in his attempt to walk?
Duke would stand very still while his master struggled to get up. It
seemed as if he felt it was his job to get his master back on his
feet.
9. Did Chuck give up after Duke’s death? Give reasons for your
answer.
No, Chuck continued to walk and work as he had done with duke
by his side. He had realised the deep love, dedication and
patience that the dog had shown in getting him back on his feet
and he could not let all that effort go in vain.
C. Long Answers
1. Describe the first attempt made by Hooper to walk.
Hooper’s good hand held onto the leash attached to the dog’s
collar and he asked Marcy to help him to his feet. With Marcy
supporting him by the elbow, he moved his right leg out in the
front, causing the left foot to drag alongside the right leg. Duke felt
the sudden slackness in his leash and he pulled it tight. Chuck
swayed forward, broke the fall with his right leg, and then
straightened. Thrice he repeated the same before collapsing into
his wheelchair, thus taking his first step since his accident.
Everyday thereafter the dog and his master would set targets for
the day, slightly further from the day before and not give up till the
goal for the day was accomplished. In this way duke helped
Chuck to walk several steps till he was able to reach the front
door. Thereafter they covered the neighbourhood and beyond.
‘In 1953, Hooper was a favoured young man. A big genuine grin
civilized his highly competitive nature. Standing six-foot-one, he'd
played on the university football team. He was already a hard- charging
zone sales manager for a chemical company.
Everything was going for him.’
a. With reference to Hooper, the author says, ‘Everything was going
for him.’ What does it imply?
The author implies that Hooper had realized his dreams. He had
acquired everything that a man aspires for.
b. What was Hooper’s occupation?
Hooper was a hard-charging zone sales manager for a chemical
company.
c. What made Hooper well-suited for the job?
Hooper’s pleasant personality and his competitive nature made
him well-suited for the job.
2. ‘But Chuck didn't make much headway.’
a. What was wrong with Chuck?
Chuck was paralysed after he had met with a car accident that
had led to subdural haemorrhage.
b. What does ‘did not make much headway mean’?
It means that Chuck’s condition did not improve. He showed no
signs of recovering.
c. How did Chuck regain his enthusiasm for life?
He regained his enthusiasm for life because of his dog, Duke.
3. ‘Those who saw it said the dog knew instantly. He never jumped
on Chuck again. From that moment, he took up a post beside his
master's bed around the clock.’
a. Why did Duke never jump on Chuck again?
Duke realised that Chuck was not well and could not balance
himself.
1.‘In 1953, Hooper was a favoured young man.’ Explain
It means that in the year 1953, Hooper had everything that he
could have ever wanted. He was a tall young man, with a healthy.
muscular body. He was a member of the university football team.
Apart from that he had a well-paying job as a sales manager for a
chemical company. He also had a loving wife and a faithful dog
whose company he enjoyed very much.
2. ‘Duke was an extraordinary dog.’ What special qualities did he
exhibit to justify this?
Duke was truly an extraordinary dog as he understood his master’s
needs completely. He toned down his behaviour from his earlier
boisterous self. He gently pushed Chuck out of his depressed state,
reignited in him an interest in life and taught him to walk again.
3. What problems did Chuck present when he returned to the
company headquarters?
One of the problems was that the company did not think that he
would be able to contribute much to the work due to his injuries
and handicap, yet they did not have the heart to discourage him
especially as he was trying so hard to bring some normalcy into
his life.
4. Why do you think Hooper’s appointment as Assistant National
Manager is considered to be a tribute to Duke?
It was tribute because it was the result of Duke’s persistence, help,
and support and love that Hooper regained an interest in life and
started working again and worked hard to prove that his disability
was not going to limit his aspirations and his ability to achieve his
goals.
‘Duke finally couldn’t take it.’ What does the narrator mean by
this? What change did Duke bring about?
Duke could not take the long hours of silence from Hooper and his
apathy and listlessness. He started poking and nudging Chuck till
at last Chuck was forced to respond.
‘It was like lighting a fuse Duke shimmied himself u-shaped in
anticipation.’ Explain
These lines refer to the effect Chuck had on the dog when his
good hand idly hooked the leash onto the dog’s collar. The dog
jumped up in anticipation that his master would take him for a
walk after weeks of simply lying in bed.
7. ‘The pair set daily goals.’ Who does the word ‘pair’ refer to? What
were their daily goals?
The pair refers to Chuck and his dog Duke. Their goal refers to their
determination to get Chuck walking and resuming his normal life. Every day they increased the distance and walked till Chuck was
able to walk long distances without help from Duke.
8. What would Duke do when his master fell in his attempt to walk?
Duke would stand very still while his master struggled to get up. It
seemed as if he felt it was his job to get his master back on his
feet.
9. Did Chuck give up after Duke’s death? Give reasons for your
answer.
No, Chuck continued to walk and work as he had done with duke
by his side. He had realised the deep love, dedication and
patience that the dog had shown in getting him back on his feet
and he could not let all that effort go in vain.
C. Long Answers
1. Describe the first attempt made by Hooper to walk.
Hooper’s good hand held onto the leash attached to the dog’s
collar and he asked Marcy to help him to his feet. With Marcy
supporting him by the elbow, he moved his right leg out in the
front, causing the left foot to drag alongside the right leg. Duke felt
the sudden slackness in his leash and he pulled it tight. Chuck
swayed forward, broke the fall with his right leg, and then
straightened. Thrice he repeated the same before collapsing into
his wheelchair, thus taking his first step since his accident.
Everyday thereafter the dog and his master would set targets for
the day, slightly further from the day before and not give up till the
goal for the day was accomplished. In this way duke helped
Chuck to walk several steps till he was able to reach the front
door. Thereafter they covered the neighbourhood and beyond.
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