A dog Named Duke - By William D. Ellis - CBSE English Lesson Class 9\rbr\rbrAbout Duke, The Dog\rbr\rbrDuke is a Doberman Pinscher, a big dog. Chucks tiny wife Marcy would have preferred a Pomeranian or a Poodle around her house, rather a big dog.\rbr\rbrDuke was initially a very frisky dog, but turned out to be an extremely intelligent, understanding, gentle, yet strong dog -- who stood night and day by Chuck when he became disabled and paralyzed; Duke- the dog, by his persevering and persistent efforts, in f pulled Chuck out of depression. \rbr\rbrWith tenacity and steadily progressive goals, the almost human dog brought Chuck into near-total recovery.This motivated Chuck to resume his job at his company with vigor, tenacity, and hard work again. \rbr\rbrDuke - the dog, had uncanny intelligence, and could communicate with Chuck in a remarkable way. Unfortunately, one day he got hit by an automobile. But Duke the dog had left his legacy with Chuck. By dint of hard work, perseverance, and goals set step by step, Chuck got promoted as a National Sales Manager. \rbr\rbrAbout William D. Ellis, the Author\rbr\rbrWilliam D. Ellis is an American who began writing right From the age of twelve. His novels appeared on best-seller lists,and eventually earned him a Pulitzer Prize nomination.The recurrent theme of his novels is the triumph of survival, against seemingly incredible odds.\rbr\rbr\rbr\rbr\rbrThe Pomeranians - that Marcy would have preferred.\rbr\rbrThe gentle Dobermans - that can pull someone from paralysis to normalcy.\rbr\rbrNow that you have an idea of what a Pomeranian is—\rbr(a toy dog) and what a Doberman is --big & strong yet gentle, intelligent, tenacious and persistent, let us delve deeper into the story of how Duke-the Dog pulled his master from\rbr physical paralysis, emotional despondency, and hopelessness into remarkable recovery of joyful health, energetic vitality, and a motivating, goal-setting, National Sales Manager of the company. \rbr\rbrLet us now answer some questions accompanying the lesson.\rbr\rbrQ.1. Identify some of the breeds of dogs, --from Slide No. 2.\rbrQ.2. Matching words with explanations:\rbr\rbr Another word for trembling .quivering.\rbr A word synonymous for Smile . grin.\rbrC. A person with golden pale yellow hair . blonde.\rbrA quality relating to high energy and noisiness. rambunctiousness.\rbrDancing or moving in a way that involves shaking your hips and shoulders ... Shimmying.\rbr\rbrA tendency to show violent behavior, often causing damage . rampageous.\rbrA condition that is serious, uncertain, and dangerous . critical.\rbrA state in which one is forced to stay in a closed space .confinement.\rbrA medical condition involving bleeding in the brain. subdural haemorrhage.\rbrA loud, deep, shout to show anger . bellow.\rbrA condition when a rope or leash is stretched tightly. taut.\rbr\rbrQ. 4.\rbrTalking about Hooper, the author says Everything was going for him. What does it imply?\rbrHe had everything that a man aspires for.\rbrDuke never jumped on Chuck again, because-----------\rbrİ. Duke realized Chuck was not well and could not balance himself.\rbr\rbrThe author saysDuke knew his job. The job was ---------\rbrII. To get Chuck back on his feet.\rbr\rbr Even Dukes presence didnt reach Chuck. Why?\rbr IV. Hooper was lost in his own grief. \rbr\rbrQ.5. Answer briefly.\rbr\rbrIn 1953, Hooper was a favored man. Explain. He was a very competitive, hard-working, pleasant, and athletic employee, an asset for the company. \rbr\rbrThey said they would create a desk job for Hooper at Headquarters. i). Who are they? The company.\rbr ii). Why did they decide to do this? Because though paralyzed and unfit now, he was once known to the company as an energetic, efficient, and hard-working Zonal Sales Manager.\rbrc). Duke was an extraordinary dog. What special qualities did he exhibit to justify this? \rbr\rbrDuke --the dog, was intelligent, strong, and powerful, yet gentle with paralyzed Chuck. He encouraged and motivated Chuck to regain his health, as it were.\rbrd). What problems did Chuck present when he returned to the company headquarters?\rbrHe had become a man who could not move around: instability in his gait, and lack of endurance in his energy.\rbre). Charles Hoopers appointment as Assistant National Sales\rbr\rbr\rbr\rbr\rbrManager is a tribute to Duke, because it was the dog which had inculcated in Chuck wonderful qualities such as persistence, tenacity, and goal-setting --One Day at a Time!\rbrQ6. Dates (in order of sequence):\rbrJun 1\rbrJan 4\rbrMar 1\rbrOct 12.