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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the vomero-nasal organ on a dog?
(a) It is a structure that scent molecules stick to.
(b) It is a structure that closes off smell molecules.
(c) It is a structure that lets in smell molecules.
(d) It is a structure that smell molecules can't stick to.

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

4. Can dogs sniff out land mines and cancer?
(a) Only during certain months.
(b) Only when a dog has matured.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. Besides chimps, who are our closest primate relatives?
(a) Lemurs.
(b) Gorillas.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Bonobos.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

2. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to be one of the greatest sniffers?

3. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?

4. Who are dogs' ancestors?

5. McConnell suggests sniffing different parts of the house, plants, books, bedsheets, in order to determine what?

(see the answer key)

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