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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Repose.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Indifference.

2. What is one claim owners make about their dog's personality that is erroneous, according to McConnell?
(a) "But he doesn't like treats!"
(b) "But he acts different in new environments!"
(c) "But he can't be trained!"
(d) "But he never acts this way at home!"

3. What is "doggie play bow"?
(a) Slightly crouched stance.
(b) Kneeling on the ground.
(c) Touching hands on the ground.
(d) Spreading feet apart.

4. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?
(a) Kick the ball to the dog.
(b) Give the ball with a hand.
(c) Throw a ball far away.
(d) Throw a ball a few feet away.

5. What area of a dog's body is considered a form of dominance if petted?
(a) Belly.
(b) Head.
(c) Back.
(d) Sides.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, do humans and dogs living together constitute a single, unified social hierarchy?

2. How conscious are humans of their pheromones?

3. Can dogs sniff out land mines and cancer?

4. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

5. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

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