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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?
(a) 104.
(b) 16.
(c) 37.
(d) 202.

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

5. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?
(a) Loss of pleasure during sex.
(b) Gain in pleasure during sex.
(c) Loss of interest in sexual partner.
(d) Gain in interest in sexual partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?

2. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

3. What does "Motherese" mean?

4. How many scent receptors do dogs have?

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

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