The Amazing History of Dogs Quiz

Which of the following explains the main idea of "How the Wolf Became the Dog"?

• Long ago, human ancestors hunted with domesticated animals.
• Scientists are still learning about saber-toothed tigers.
• Egyptians turned their dogs into mummies.
• Over thousands of years, humans and dogs developed a special bond.

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Which line from the article best supports the answer to question #1?

• Over time, a new kind of creature had developed: the dog.
• Something beautiful was born: the friendship between humans and dogs.
• At that time, many animals - including the wolf - posed a threat to humans.
• Humans put dogs to work in new ways.

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What does morphed mean in the sentence, "This does not mean that a fierce wolf suddenly and magically morphed into a yapping Chihuahua with a pink bow"?

• changed
• slipped
• charged
• snuggled 

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Which phrase best describes the new breed of wolf that developed?

• larger and smarter
• smaller and meaner
• gentler and calmer
• tougher and fiercer

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What is the main idea of "How America Went DOG Crazy"?

• Americans did not always provide good health care for their pets.
• Over time, Americans have developed a powerful connection with their pet dogs.
• Long Ago, Americans did not own many dogs.
• Dogs worked on farms and in cities.

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What causes humans and dogs to feel close to each other, according to new research?

• the need for working dogs
• the large number of dogs in the world
• a similarity between their bodies
• a special chemical  in their brains

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Which line from the article supports the answer to question #6?

• This shows that dogs try to understand us.
• Both the human's and the dog's brains release a chemical that makes them feel close.
• Americans have embraced other pets too.
• Today, nearly 50 percent of American families own at least one dog.

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Both articles explain....

• why people own more dogs than cats.
• how the gray wolf and the dog are connected.
• why dogs became so important to people.
• how domesticated animals first developed.

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