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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What form of play does McConnell NOT recommend?
(a) Fetch.
(b) Hide and Seek.
(c) Tricks.
(d) Fighting.

2. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?
(a) Turn away from the dog and avoid eye contact.
(b) Grab the dog by the scruff of the neck and avoid eye contact.
(c) Grab the dog by the collar and make eye contact.
(d) Turn towards the dog and make eye contact.

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

4. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?
(a) Use both long, repetitive notes.
(b) Use long, spare notes.
(c) Use both short and spare notes.
(d) Use short, repetitive notes.

5. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?
(a) Fear.
(b) Aggression.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?

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

3. What is an example of "object play" for humans?

4. Why can play fighting become dangerous?

5. What do dogs equate loudness to?

(see the answer key)

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