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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?
(a) She is indifferent to it.
(b) She does not condone it.
(c) She does condone it.
(d) She sometimes condones it.

3. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to be one of the greatest sniffers?
(a) Italian greyhounds.
(b) Chiuahuas.
(c) Scottish terriers.
(d) Beagles.

4. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.
(a) Words.
(b) Movements.
(c) Looks.
(d) Treats.

5. How do you teach a dog to come?
(a) Turn toward the dog, call "Come", walk in the same direction, and whistle once.
(b) Turn away from the dog, call "Come," walk in the opposite direction, and clap once.
(c) Turn away from the dog, call "Come", throw a treat, and clap once.
(d) Turn toward the dog, call "Come", throw a treat, and whistle once.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?

3. What does "Motherese" mean?

4. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

5. Why are humans hardwired to find babies adorable, according to McConnell?

(see the answer key)

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