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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a treat more appreciated for a reward than a pet on the head according to McConnell?
(a) Because a pet on the head is considered "rude."
(b) Because consistency is key.
(c) Because dogs like treats.
(d) Because a pet on the head is normal.

2. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?
(a) Loss of interest in sexual partner.
(b) Gain in interest in sexual partner.
(c) Gain in pleasure during sex.
(d) Loss of pleasure during sex.

3. 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.

4. What is an "alpha rollover"?
(a) It is when an owner forces a dog onto its back in a submissive position.
(b) It is when an owner forces a dominant dog to submit on its back.
(c) It is when a submissive dog rolls on its back for a dominant dog.
(d) It is when a dominant dog forces a submissive dog onto its back.

5. Why does McConnell advise against purchasing a dog from a puppy mill?
(a) Because it is not as convenient.
(b) Because the dogs are abused.
(c) Because the dogs are not purebreds.
(d) Because it can be expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?

2. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?

3. Besides chimps, who are our closest primate relatives?

4. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

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

(see the answer key)

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