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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 McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?
(a) Retrieving a toy.
(b) Offering a treat.
(c) Giving a command.
(d) Fielding a question.

2. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) She retreats from the dog.
(b) She kicks the dog.
(c) She yells at the dog.
(d) She pets the dog.

3. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Socialization.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Speech.

4. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Excitement and submissiveness.
(b) Fear and aggression.
(c) Fear and submissiveness.
(d) Excitement and aggression.

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Hugging.
(b) Rubbing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Kissing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?

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

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

4. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?

5. What do dogs equate loudness to?

(see the answer key)

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