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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?
(a) Talk to the dog from ten feet away.
(b) Approach the dog.
(c) Throw treats from ten feet away.
(d) Give treats from your hand.

2. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?
(a) Controlling her or his physical movements around a dog.
(b) Getting to know a dog before he or she begins to train it.
(c) Avoid training an aggressive dog.
(d) Learning to be more aggressive with a dog.

3. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?
(a) 202.
(b) 37.
(c) 104.
(d) 16.

4. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?
(a) I am a threat to you.
(b) I am no threat to you.
(c) I am submissive toward you.
(d) I am dominant over you.

5. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the feel of their skin changes.
(b) When the sound of their voice changes.
(c) When the shape of their body changes.
(d) When the color of their clothing changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?

2. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."

3. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

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

5. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?

(see the answer key)

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