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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 the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Looks the dog in the eye.
(b) Walks away from the dog.
(c) Pets the dog.
(d) Yells at the dog.

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

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

4. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."
(a) Olfaction.
(b) Verbal.
(c) Aural.
(d) Tactile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?

2. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?

3. What is the biggest misconception owner's make regarding their influence on a dog's behavior?

4. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?

5. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?

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