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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to have a relatively poor sense of smell?
(a) Italian greyhounds.
(b) Scottish terriers.
(c) Chiuahuas.
(d) Beagles.

2. What is the "guy-with-the-gold-chain" hypothesis?
(a) It is the theory that dogs do not enjoy advertising to other dogs that it has been in contact with food-related things.
(b) It is the theory that a dog enjoys advertising to other dogs that it has been in contact with food-related things.
(c) It is the theory that dogs like guys who wear gold chains.
(d) It is the theory that dogs are afraid of guys who wear gold chains.

3. How should a person greet a new dog so as not to appear aggressive or rude?
(a) Lean back.
(b) Step forward.
(c) Hold out a hand.
(d) Crouch down.

4. What is "object play" associated with for humans?
(a) Our intelligence.
(b) Our primate heritage.
(c) Our speech ability.
(d) Our memory.

5. What is the human equivalent of a "hip slam" and "shoulder slam"?
(a) "Arm block."
(b) "Back block."
(c) "Body block."
(d) "Leg block."

Short Answer Questions

1. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?

2. Why can play fighting become dangerous?

3. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?

4. What are low pitched sounds used for?

5. What will primates do with the objects around them?

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