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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?
(a) Endless.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

3. What will primates do with the objects around them?
(a) Manipulate them to get food.
(b) Use them as weapons.
(c) Barter them for comfort.
(d) Ignore them.

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

5. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Petting the dog.
(b) Talking nicely to the dog.
(c) Letting the dog run free.
(d) Giving the dog a treat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Motherese" mean?

2. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

3. What do adult humans and dogs both do that make them rare in the animal world?

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

5. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?

(see the answer key)

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