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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does McConnell NOT consider a betrayal?
(a) Giving up on a dog because of its age.
(b) Rehoming a dog into a safe and happy environment.
(c) Adopting a dog when you can't afford one.
(d) Using negative reinforcement to train a dog.

2. Does McConnell believe that dogs can be moody?
(a) No.
(b) It depends on the size.
(c) Yes.
(d) It depends on the breed.

3. According to McConnell, what is NOT a reliable indicator of personality?
(a) The father's.
(b) The dog's.
(c) The mother's.
(d) The breed.

4. What is an "alpha rollover"?
(a) It is when a submissive dog rolls on its back for a dominant dog.
(b) It is when an owner forces a dog onto its back in a submissive position.
(c) It is when a dominant dog forces a submissive dog onto its back.
(d) It is when an owner forces a dominant dog to submit on its back.

5. What are show dogs typically bred for?
(a) Work.
(b) Physical traits.
(c) Personality.
(d) Leisure.

6. Why does McConnell advocate for a dog to be in the right environment for its breed?
(a) Because otherwise it will be expensive to keep the dog.
(b) Because otherwise it is a disservice to the dog.
(c) Because otherwise the owners will give up on the dog.
(d) Because otherwise the dog cannot be trained.

7. What advice does McConnell give for an owner who has lost a pet?
(a) Take time and adopt a puppy.
(b) Adopt a puppy and volunteer at an animal shelter.
(c) Volunteer at an animal shelter and rely on your human support structure.
(d) Take time and rely on your human support structure.

8. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?
(a) Clap your hands.
(b) Hold the dog.
(c) Say No.
(d) Use a body block.

9. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?
(a) She does condone it.
(b) She sometimes condones it.
(c) She does not condone it.
(d) She is indifferent to it.

10. Why is the phenomenon McConnell discusses regarding death so poorly understood?
(a) Because pets may grieve in different ways.
(b) Because pets do not grieve.
(c) Because there are no studies about it.
(d) Because humans can't be objective.

11. What does "ventral-ventral contact" mean?
(a) Hugging.
(b) Eye contact.
(c) Physical closeness.
(d) Kissing.

12. Chimpanzees and _______will carry a dead infant for days, even though it is rotting.
(a) Gorillas.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Orangutans.
(d) Baboons.

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

14. What is the word an owner should give once the dog has waited at the door for a moment?
(a) Yes.
(b) Ok.
(c) Come.
(d) Here.

15. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Beta.
(b) Alpha.
(c) Omega.
(d) Delta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?

3. What is a common example of a dog being wrong for a particular home?

4. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?

5. Who are the betas in a social hierarchy?

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