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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?
(a) Use short, repetitive notes.
(b) Use both long, repetitive notes.
(c) Use both short and spare notes.
(d) Use long, spare notes.

2. According to McConnell, which breed is considered to have a relatively poor sense of smell?
(a) Scottish terriers.
(b) Chiuahuas.
(c) Italian greyhounds.
(d) Beagles.

3. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?
(a) 104.
(b) 202.
(c) 37.
(d) 16.

4. When teaching a dog how to play fetch, what does McConnell recommend doing in lieu of prying a ball from a dog's mouth?
(a) Sitting in front of the dog.
(b) Using another ball to distract the dog.
(c) Wait for the dog to drop the ball.
(d) Walking away from the dog.

5. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?
(a) Primates.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Humans.
(d) Cats.

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

3. What is the "guy-with-the-gold-chain" hypothesis?

4. How many languages do the animal handlers McConnell researches use?

5. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.

(see the answer key)

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