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

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

3. When should submission be given by a dog, according to McConnell?
(a) When a dog is still a puppy.
(b) Before a relationship is established.
(c) When an owner demands it.
(d) After a relationship is established.

4. What choice should humans make in regard to how they treat dogs, according to McConnell?
(a) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, kind follower.
(b) Humans should choose to be the indifferent, passive follower.
(c) Humans should choose to be the aggressive, strong leader.
(d) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, wise leader.

5. Besides chimps, who are our closest primate relatives?
(a) Bonobos.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Gorillas.
(d) Lemurs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Should an owner choose a breed if she or he wants a personality?

2. According to McConnell, do all dogs enjoy petting?

3. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?

4. According to McConnell, why is social structure NOT as important to dogs as many might think?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is an alpha rollover and why does McConnell advise against it?

3. What is the sensitive period in a dog's life, and why is it important?

4. What have studies found about an owner grieving over a pet, and why is it significant?

5. How can a person gauge a puppy's personality before she or he adopts or buys one?

6. How does a person spot submissiveness in a dog, and why is it important?

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

8. How does a dog interpret being petted on the top of the head, and why is it significant?

9. What choice does McConnell say that an owner has in terms of leadership, and why is it significant?

10. What is the difference between breed and personality?

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