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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does lack of eye contact signal to a dog?
(a) That interaction will commence.
(b) That interaction is over for the time being.
(c) That you want to be friends with the dog.
(d) That you don't want to punish the dog.

2. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?
(a) A threatening dog will lunge, a submissive dog will not.
(b) A threatening dog runs forward, a submissive dog runs back.
(c) A threatening dog barks, a submissive dog does not.
(d) A threatening dog leans forward, a submissive dog leans back.

3. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?
(a) Because a cute dog can be a nasty dog.
(b) Because a good dog is more expensive.
(c) Because there is a link between personality and longevity.
(d) Because there are so many dogs with bad personalities.

4. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?
(a) To enourage animals to stay calm.
(b) To stop animals from disobeying.
(c) To get animals to slow down.
(d) To distract animals from potential danger.

5. Why can play fighting become dangerous?
(a) Because dogs are stronger.
(b) Because dogs won't stop.
(c) Because dogs feel threatened.
(d) Because dogs use their mouths.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.

2. At the vet's, how should an owner pet her or his dog to calm it down?

3. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?

4. What is the "guy-with-the-gold-chain" hypothesis?

5. Does McConnell see similarities in personality between humans and dogs?

(see the answer key)

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