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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?
(a) Because there are so many dogs with bad personalities.
(b) Because there is a link between personality and longevity.
(c) Because a cute dog can be a nasty dog.
(d) Because a good dog is more expensive.

2. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.
(a) "Benevolent love."
(b) "Tough leadership."
(c) "Tough love."
(d) "Benevolent leadership."

3. Who are the betas in a social hierarchy?
(a) They are the status seekers who wish to improve their position.
(b) The are the followers who are content with their position.
(c) They are the leaders who wish to give up their position.
(d) They are the followers who were once leaders.

4. What do many owners call deviance from normal behavior that is inaccurate, according to McConnell?
(a) Breeding.
(b) Personality.
(c) Disobedience.
(d) Hunger.

5. What is the example of "group bereavement" Andy Beck observed?
(a) A pack of wolves who stood in a cricle and faced dead pups.
(b) A herd of horses who stood in a circle and faced dead foals.
(c) A school of dolphins who swam in a circle around dead calves.
(d) A herd of elephants who stood in a circle around dead calves.

6. What is the #1 preference prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog?
(a) Sex.
(b) Personality.
(c) Worth.
(d) Looks.

7. Who are the omegas in a social hierarchy?
(a) They are the leaders who wish to give up their position.
(b) They are status seekers who wish to improve their position.
(c) They are the followers who were once leaders.
(d) They are followers who are content with their position.

8. Why is it important to ask a breeder about a dog's lineage?
(a) To get as much information about its monetary worth.
(b) To get as much information about its personality.
(c) To get as much information about its ability to show.
(d) To get as much information about its physical traits.

9. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?
(a) Because there is constant flux in every group.
(b) Because all dogs are aggressive.
(c) Because the leader has to fight to remain dominant.
(d) Because there are dogs fighting for dominance.

10. What is one example of a dog who cannot be cooped up in a city apartment?
(a) An Affenpinscher.
(b) A Border Collie.
(c) A Yorkshire Terrier.
(d) An Italian Greyhound.

11. 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.

12. According to McConnell, much of a dog's behavior has to do with what is _______versus what is _______.
(a) Familiar; unfamiliar.
(b) Safe; dangerous.
(c) Appealing; unappealing.
(d) real; fake.

13. According to McConnell, how are dogs like children when it comes to getting what they want?
(a) Like children, dogs need to learn that they don't always get what they want.
(b) Like children, dogs are helpless without getting what they want.
(c) Like children, dogs should be nurtured and given what they want.
(d) Like children, dogs are constantly crying for what they want.

14. What kind of breed needs a lot of activity, according to McConnell?
(a) A sporting breed.
(b) A companion breed.
(c) A working breed.
(d) A hunting breed.

15. What does McConnell liken a death of a pet to?
(a) A death of a loved one.
(b) A time of renewal.
(c) A responsibility to bear.
(d) An opportunity to adopt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does McConnell advocate for a dog to be in the right environment for its breed?

2. According to McConnell, dog ______changes just like human _________.

3. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?

4. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?

5. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?

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