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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?
(a) To stop animals and take control of the situation.
(b) To distract animals from unwanted behavior.
(c) To spur animals and make them go faster.
(d) To save animals from potential danger.

2. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?
(a) Imagination.
(b) Socialization.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Speech.

3. What do adult humans and dogs both do that make them rare in the animal world?
(a) They like to nap.
(b) They like to play.
(c) They like to work.
(d) They like to learn.

4. What are two other ways to distract a dog from its unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Give it affection and take it on a walk.
(b) Give it affection and give it another command.
(c) Give it food and give it another command.
(d) Give it food and take it on a walk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?

2. When teaching a dog how to play fetch, what does McConnell recommend doing in lieu of prying a ball from a dog's mouth?

3. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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