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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?
(a) To offer the dog a treat.
(b) To give the dog a task.
(c) To tell the dog to stay.
(d) To get the dog to come.

2. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?
(a) That dogs give humans "unconditional positive regard."
(b) That dogs give humans "unconditional negative regard."
(c) That dogs give humans "conditional positive regard."
(d) That dogs give humans "conditional negative regard."

3. According to McConnell, an owner's body should be trained like what?
(a) A psychologist's.
(b) A mechanic's.
(c) An athlete's.
(d) A dog's.

4. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Excitement and aggression.
(b) Excitement and submissiveness.
(c) Fear and aggression.
(d) Fear and submissiveness.

5. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?
(a) Fielding a question.
(b) Retrieving a toy.
(c) Offering a treat.
(d) Giving a command.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."

2. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?

3. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

4. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

5. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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