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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?
(a) Yelling and hitting.
(b) Listening and commanding.
(c) Directing and controlling.
(d) Politeness and patience.

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

3. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Enough.
(b) Mind.
(c) No.
(d) Stop.

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

5. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?
(a) No, big dogs do not like to be petted.
(b) No, some dogs do not like to be petted.
(c) Yes, all dogs like to be petted.
(d) Yes, especially big dogs like to be petted.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?

2. According to McConnell, how are dogs like children when it comes to getting what they want?

3. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?

4. How many languages do the animal handlers McConnell researches use?

5. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?

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