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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?
(a) To appear larger than they are.
(b) To entice the opposite sex.
(c) To hide their fear.
(d) To stake out their territory.

2. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?
(a) No.
(b) Down.
(c) Stop.
(d) Enough.

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

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

5. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?
(a) Use one long inhale.
(b) Use long inhales.
(c) Use short inhales.
(d) Use one short inhale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?

2. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?

3. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

4. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?

5. What does "Motherese" mean?

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