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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What main difference is there between humans play fighting and dogs play fighting?
(a) Only female dogs wrestle.
(b) Only male dogs wrestle.
(c) Both female and male dogs wrestle equally.
(d) Both female and male humans wrestle equally.

3. How can an owner make themselves the object of a chase?
(a) By tossing a ball far from a dog.
(b) By walking toward a dog bringing a ball back.
(c) By walking away from a dog bringing a ball back.
(d) By keeping the ball from a dog.

4. Why can play fighting become dangerous?
(a) Because dogs feel threatened.
(b) Because dogs are stronger.
(c) Because dogs won't stop.
(d) Because dogs use their mouths.

5. Why does McConnell advocate for a dog to be in the right environment for its breed?
(a) Because otherwise it is a disservice to the dog.
(b) Because otherwise it will be expensive to keep the dog.
(c) Because otherwise the owners will give up on the dog.
(d) Because otherwise the dog cannot be trained.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

2. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?

3. What is "object play" associated with for humans?

4. What is one example of a dog who cannot be cooped up in a city apartment?

5. How did researchers discover that paedomorphism is also physiological?

(see the answer key)

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