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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do dogs equate loudness to?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Strength.

2. What is paedomorphism?
(a) The release of juvenile qualities in adulthood.
(b) The absence of adult qualities in adolescence.
(c) The retention of juvenile qualities into adulthood.
(d) The presence of adult qualities in adolescence.

3. According to McConnell, where do dogs not necessarily like to be petted?
(a) Under the chin.
(b) Top of the head.
(c) On the side.
(d) On the back.

4. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?
(a) Because these phrases sound completely different to a dog.
(b) Because these phrases sound aggressive to a dog.
(c) Because these phrases sound completely alike to a dog.
(d) Because these phrases sound submissive to a dog.

5. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the shape of their body changes.
(b) When the sound of their voice changes.
(c) When the color of their clothing changes.
(d) When the feel of their skin changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?

2. Why are humans hardwired to find babies adorable, according to McConnell?

3. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?

4. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?

5. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?

(see the answer key)

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