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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "ventral-ventral contact" mean?
(a) Physical closeness.
(b) Eye contact.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Hugging.

2. 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.

3. How do you teach a dog to come?
(a) Turn toward the dog, call "Come", throw a treat, and whistle once.
(b) Turn away from the dog, call "Come", throw a treat, and clap once.
(c) Turn toward the dog, call "Come", walk in the same direction, and whistle once.
(d) Turn away from the dog, call "Come," walk in the opposite direction, and clap once.

4. How conscious are humans of their pheromones?
(a) Not consious except during sex.
(b) Not conscious.
(c) Conscious.
(d) Conscious except during sex.

5. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Primates.
(c) Humans.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

2. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?

3. Who does NOT display affection by "ventral-ventral contact"

4. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?

5. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

(see the answer key)

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