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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides chimps, who are our closest primate relatives?
(a) Bonobos.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Lemurs.
(d) Gorillas.

2. What is a little known fact regarding humans sense of smell?
(a) That it is superior to dogs.
(b) That it is inferior to dogs.
(c) That it is very important.
(d) That it is unimportant.

3. Chimpanzees and _______will carry a dead infant for days, even though it is rotting.
(a) Baboons.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Gorillas.
(d) Orangutans.

4. What does "ventral-ventral contact" mean?
(a) Eye contact.
(b) Physical closeness.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Hugging.

5. What is the example of "group bereavement" Andy Beck observed?
(a) A school of dolphins who swam in a circle around dead calves.
(b) A pack of wolves who stood in a cricle and faced dead pups.
(c) A herd of horses who stood in a circle and faced dead foals.
(d) A herd of elephants who stood in a circle around dead calves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who displays affection by "ventral-ventral contact"?

2. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?

3. Why is constant contact with humans and other dogs important for dogs?

4. Why does McConnell advocate for a dog to be in the right environment for its breed?

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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