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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?
(a) To stop animals from disobeying.
(b) To get animals to slow down.
(c) To enourage animals to stay calm.
(d) To distract animals from potential danger.

2. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?
(a) To tell the dog to stay.
(b) To offer the dog a treat.
(c) To give the dog a task.
(d) To get the dog to come.

3. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?
(a) By crouching down.
(b) By stepping aside.
(c) By turning around.
(d) By leaning back.

4. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.
(a) Highly oral and shy.
(b) Highly oral and social.
(c) Highly visual and social.
(d) Highly sensitive and shy.

5. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?
(a) To hide their fear.
(b) To appear larger than they are.
(c) To stake out their territory.
(d) To entice the opposite sex.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?

3. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

4. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?

5. What are high pitched sounds NOT used for?

(see the answer key)

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