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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many scent receptors do dogs have?
(a) 20 million.
(b) 5 million.
(c) 220 million.
(d) 120 million.

2. According to McConnell, how are dogs like humans when it comes to social hierarchy?
(a) Because a dog stays in its own category.
(b) Because a dog always wants to be in the highest category.
(c) Because a dog can fit into multiple categories.
(d) Because a dog always wants to be with other dogs in the same category.

3. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?
(a) Do a doogie play bow and look at the dog purposefully.
(b) Get up from the seat and walk away purposefully.
(c) Do a torso body block and turn your head away purposefully.
(d) Move to the side and turn toward the dog purposefully.

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

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Hugging.
(b) Talking.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Rubbing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do dogs equate loudness to?

4. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?

5. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

(see the answer key)

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