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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is constant contact with humans and other dogs important for dogs?
(a) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a safe, necessary occurrence.
(b) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a normal, healthy occurrence.
(c) So that contct with humans and other dogs becomes an intimidating, significant occurence.
(d) So that contact with humans and other dogs becomes a pleasing, satisfying occurence.

4. 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.

5. What does McConnell believe about how the majority of prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog on?
(a) She doesn't support it.
(b) She supports certain breeds.
(c) She supports it.
(d) She doesn't support certain breeds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When should submission be given by a dog, according to McConnell?

3. Does McConnell believe that generalizations about breeds are correct?

4. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?

5. What is the command McConnell suggests to give a dog so that it will wait at the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what circumstances is a dog wrong for a home and what are the consequences?

2. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?

3. Why do behavior problems arise when dogs are always given what they want?

4. Why should owners not expect a dog to behave in the same way no matter what the environment?

5. What steps should an owner take to curb unwanted behavior?

6. How do juvenile wolves differ from adults in terms of social hierarchies and how does it pertain to dogs?

7. What is rehoming and why is it sometimes necessary?

8. What advice does McConnell give to a person grieving over the loss of a pet?

9. What is the difference between breed and personality?

10. In what ways are dogs' personalities similar to humans, and why is it significant?

(see the answer keys)

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