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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?
(a) Because she remembered her owner yelling at her after they ate pizza.
(b) Because she remembered her owner kicking her when she ate pizza.
(c) Because she remembered a pizza delivery boy kicking her.
(d) Because she remembered a pizza delivery boy yelling at her when he delivered pizza.

2. What is the vomero-nasal organ on a dog?
(a) It is a structure that lets in smell molecules.
(b) It is a structure that scent molecules stick to.
(c) It is a structure that closes off smell molecules.
(d) It is a structure that smell molecules can't stick to.

3. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?
(a) The dog can lash out.
(b) The dog can run away.
(c) The dog can disobey.
(d) The dog can get hurt.

4. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?
(a) Floppy ears, curly tails, and different brain chemistry in foxes.
(b) Large eyes, round face, and different brain chemistry in primates.
(c) Short legs, long torso, and different brain chemistry in humans.
(d) Floppy ears, long tails, and different brain chemistry in dogs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many scent receptors do dogs have?

2. What does "Motherese" mean?

3. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?

4. How many scent receptors do humans have?

5. How conscious are dogs of their pheromones?

(see the answer key)

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