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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?
(a) Commissures.
(b) Closurres.
(c) Cissurres.
(d) Ceassures.

2. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Talking nicely to the dog.
(b) Petting the dog.
(c) Letting the dog run free.
(d) Giving the dog a treat.

3. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the feel of their skin changes.
(b) When the sound of their voice changes.
(c) When the shape of their body changes.
(d) When the color of their clothing changes.

4. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?
(a) A Rottweiler.
(b) A mastiff.
(c) A German shepherd.
(d) A pitbull.

5. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?
(a) A genetic animal behaviorist.
(b) A theoretical animal behaviorist.
(c) An applied animal behaviorist.
(d) A biological animal behaviorist.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?

2. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?

3. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?

4. According to McConnell, small _______impart big meaning for a dog.

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?

(see the answer key)

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