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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Beta.
(b) Delta.
(c) Omega.
(d) Alpha.
2. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?
(a) Humans.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Primates.
3. According to McConnell, where does the most aggression in a social hierarchy occur?
(a) Within all the groups.
(b) Within the omega group.
(c) Within the beta group.
(d) Within the alpha group.
4. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?
(a) Directing and controlling.
(b) Listening and commanding.
(c) Yelling and hitting.
(d) Politeness and patience.
5. What is one claim owners make about their dog's personality that is erroneous, according to McConnell?
(a) "But he acts different in new environments!"
(b) "But he never acts this way at home!"
(c) "But he can't be trained!"
(d) "But he doesn't like treats!"
6. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.
(a) "Tough love."
(b) "Tough leadership."
(c) "Benevolent leadership."
(d) "Benevolent love."
7. According to McConnell, whose personality should an owner gauge when considering adopting a dog?
(a) The owner's and the dog's.
(b) The dog's.
(c) It doesn't matter.
(d) The owner's.
8. According to McConnell, do individual wolves leave their pack?
(a) Only in winter.
(b) No.
(c) Only when they are in heat.
(d) Yes.
9. What is a common example of a dog being wrong for a particular home?
(a) A dog who is underemployed.
(b) A dog who runs away.
(c) A dog who barks.
(d) A dog who is overemployed.
10. What does McConnell liken a death of a pet to?
(a) A death of a loved one.
(b) An opportunity to adopt.
(c) A responsibility to bear.
(d) A time of renewal.
11. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Stop.
(b) Enough.
(c) No.
(d) Mind.
12. How important are physical traits in choosing a dog for McConnell?
(a) Important for women.
(b) Important for men.
(c) Not important.
(d) Very important.
13. Why will a submissive dog urinate before a more dominant dog?
(a) So that the submissive dog can assert its dominance over the dominant dog.
(b) So that the submissive dog can mark its territory for the dominant dog.
(c) So that the dominant dog can overmark the submissive dog's urine.
(d) So that the dominant dog can permit the submissive dog to approach.
14. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?
(a) Because a good dog is more expensive.
(b) Because there is a link between personality and longevity.
(c) Because there are so many dogs with bad personalities.
(d) Because a cute dog can be a nasty dog.
15. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Aggression.
(d) Fear.
Short Answer Questions
1. Does McConnell see similarities in personality between humans and dogs?
2. What are elephants famous for in the way they respond to death?
3. What advice does McConnell give for an owner who has lost a pet?
4. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?
5. How many types of individuals are typically in a social hierarchy?
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