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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose nostrils can move independently from their face?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Humans.
(c) Primates.
(d) Cats.

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

3. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Stop barking.
(c) Continue to bark.
(d) Sit down.

4. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?
(a) Because these phrases sound aggressive to a dog.
(b) Because these phrases sound submissive to a dog.
(c) Because these phrases sound completely alike to a dog.
(d) Because these phrases sound completely different 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 feel of their skin changes.
(d) When the color of their clothing changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?

2. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?

3. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?

4. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?

5. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?

(see the answer key)

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