TEXTBOOK ANSWERS AND ANALYSIS A DOG NAMED DUKE CBSE – CLASS – IX(9) – ENGLISH

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Name – William D. Ellis
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Born – 29 August 1794, England
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Died – 9 June 1872, England.
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He was an English missionary and an author. His
books are mainly related to his personal experience.
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Notable works-
a) The martyr
church: a narrative of the introduction, progress, and triumph of Christianity
(1870)
b) Memoir of
Mrs. Mary mercy Ellis (1836)
c) Three
visits to Madagascar during the years 1853-1854-1856.

A DOG NAMED DUKE
DUKE – A DOBERMAN PINSCHER
     In
the story Duke was a Doberman pinscher. It was of 23 kilos. It was a big one
with violent and agile behaviour.
Characteristics of a Doberman Pinscher
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Origin – Germany
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Weight – Male – 31 -41 Kg.
   Female – 27 – 36 Kg.
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Height – 68.8 cm.(Male)
  63.9 cm(Female)
* Colour – black, brown, red, fawn
and white
Doberman pinscher dogs are
considered as common pet dogs. They are considered to be intelligent alert and
loyal to their masters.   
A DOG NAMED DUKE – A STORY OF Inspiration.
     Nothing
is impossible if one is determined and diligent enough to achieve the same.
This story is the strongest embodiment of the idea. Chuck Hooper with a
partially paralysed body and with the help of an intelligent dog won over the Mount
Everest. Humanity is based on hope. Chuck Hooper turned hopeful with a little
move initiated by Duke. And that infused in him the very strength of mind which
with diligence brought him back to the normal world.
A DOG NAMED DUKE
                     —Duke, more than a dog
     Indeed
the responsibilities accomplished by Duke spontaneously without any lethargy is
what we even do not find in a human. He performed more than what we expect from
a dog. His realisation of chuck’s adverse physical state kept him away from
taking jumping from. His daily intelligent pulling did the gigantic task
possible. His waiting for his master to get in balanced state and getting up
from exhaustion strongly exemplify his intelligence beyond a dog.                                                    
A DOG NAMED DUKE
A STORY OF EXTREME DILIGENCE
     Diligence
is the key to success. This is well reflected in the story ‘A Dog Named Duke`.
If you are not stuffed with extreme determination and do not go for utmost hard
work you are not going to be able to defeat a disease like paralysis. Chuck
Hooper with the help of his dog Duke made it possible. And the key was
diligence. They reached to the extreme of their physical limit. Chuck Hooper
challenged himself by keeping his target one by one and reaching to those.
TEXT BOOK ANSWERS
Page – 19
Q. 5. Answer the followings questions briefly.
a) In 1953, Hooper was a
favoured young man. Explain.
Ans”- Before 1953 Hooper was
endowed with positive aspects in life. A six foot one, strong, energetic and
competitive Hooper was the zonal sales manager in a chemical company earning
handsome. Devoid of any adverse hindrances in life, Hooper had a blissful life
going with his wife Marcy, the super dog, Duke, the Doberman pinscher.
Q.b) They said that they would create a desk job for Hooper
at headquarters.
i) Who are they?
Ans:- Here they are referred to the
co-workers of chuck Hooper’s chemical company. After the fifth week of chuck’s
accident they came to the hospital to acquaint him about company’s stand for
him about his sudden state of illness.
ii) Why did they
decide to do this?
Ans: – When the position holders of
the company got to know about his being partially paralysed, they were in a
perplexed state. A sales manager needs to move around for enhancement of
company’s business, but Hooper was no longer in that situation. So they had to
come to a conclusion about Hooper. So, they decided to inform Hooper about
creating a desk job at the head quarters.
Q.c. Duke was an extraordinary dog. What special qualities
did he exhibit to justify this?
Ans:- The is no iota of doubt that
Duke was an exceptional and amazing dog. He had eccentric characteristics. He
knew the fact that Hooper was not normal any more. So he never jumped he made
Hooper walk everyday as if he controlled him. He was intelligent enough to walk
and stand for his master. He used to wait for the master’s breath when the
master used to collapse in exhaustion. He was no less than a human who knew his
work very well and with excellence.
Q. d. What problems did chuck present when he returned to
the company head quarters?
Ams: With unprecedented effort Chuck
turned his target into reality which was beyond the wildest dreams of the
company people. But chuck declared to work only an hour a day. This created a
trouble to company. A sales manager working only an hour a day and no moving
out does not meet company’s expectation. But it would be an in human matter if
he is said that, he was unfit for company’s requirements. So, the company was
in a state of duality whether to honour his effort of revival or discard him on
realistic ground.
Q.e. Why do you thing Charles Hooper’s appointment as
Assistant national sales manager is considered to be a tribute to duke?
Ans:- After the accident of chuck
Hooper, the very existence of him was at risk. He was left as an object. His
skills at work, his success as a sales manager, everything seemed to create
bafflement for him. It was impossible for chuck Hooper to revive unless Duke
helped. Duke’s tireless effort made chuck to stand on his feet and regain his
authority in life and profession. But the very unexpected demise of Duke made
everyone doleful. When the letter of promotion reached it was considered to be
a tribute to Duke because it was Duke’s dedication and sacrifice saved Chuck
physically and professionally.