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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many scent receptors do dogs have?
(a) 120 million.
(b) 20 million.
(c) 220 million.
(d) 5 million.

2. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?
(a) Wear a hat around the house.
(b) Talk in the same voice.
(c) Walk the dog every day.
(d) Eat in front of the dog.

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Letting the dog run free.
(b) Petting the dog.
(c) Talking nicely to the dog.
(d) Giving the dog a treat.

4. Whose nostrils can move independently from their face?
(a) Humans.
(b) Cats.
(c) Primates.
(d) Dogs.

5. What is "object play" associated with for humans?
(a) Our memory.
(b) Our primate heritage.
(c) Our intelligence.
(d) Our speech ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

2. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

3. If a parent play fights with a dog, how will the dog play fight with a child?

4. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?

5. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

(see the answer key)

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