Muffin's Crittur Quiz

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hi, it's me -- mufferino. quiz time agin. sorry, tha fox's asleep -- he's the one who usually helps me wif tha capital ledders. and just like before don't press =enter= til you answer everthing or it'll boot you to the 'end' [so use the slidey bar on the side or the arrow key ta git down tha page. sorree -- foxy's a good programmer and so's dad, but this is lots simpler, hehehehe] We're gonna start with an easy question. What's your name? Now for the hard stuff.
1. Which breed was raised originally as a watchdog and companion in monasteries, but only became popular after WWII and is not truly a relative of the breed it's named for?	a. Manchester Terrier b. Tibetan Spaniel c. Shetland Sheep Dog d. French Poodle
2. Who would Scrooge McDuck most like to see locked up?	a. The Beagle Boys b. Darkwing Duck c. Foghorn Leghorn d. Huey, Louie and Dewey's Piano Teacher
3. "Zoonotic" means:	a. An animal that is nearly extinct and you'll likely only find it in a habitat or in a zoo b. Animal clairvoyance used to communicate subliminally with other animals c. An animal disease that is transmittable across species lines (even to humans) d. A "doggie drug" used only on dogs and never in cats
4. "Wishbone" is what kind of dog?	a. A Miniature Pinscher b. A Manchester Terrier c. A mixed breed d. A Jack Russell Terrier
5. What's in chocolate that makes it "poisonous" to dogs?	a. Theobromine b. Cyanide c. Coconut oil d. Fat
6. "Zorro" - the hero of the American Southwest - is actually named for which animal?	a. The Wolf b. The Snake c. The Fox d. The Leopard
7. Which of the following should you NEVER give a dog!!!	a. Onions b. Tylenol (acetaminophen) c. Advil (ibuprophen) d. All of the above
8. American Indian tribal lore pays great respect to animals and has many stories about their characteristics. Which animal is referred to as "the Trickster"??	a. The Red Fox b. The Coyote c. The Rattlesnake d. The Badger
9. Which famous cat claims lasagne is his "favorite food"??	a. Top Cat b. Sassy (in Homeward Bound) c. Garfield d. Felix the Cat
10. Which giant breed likely had its origins in Egypt and cropping its ears is actually outlawed in Great Britain!	a. Great Pyrenees b. Great Dane c. Giant Schnauzer d. Saint Bernard
11. Who wait every year for the Great Pumpkin to decide theirs is the most SINCERE pumpkin patch?	a. Snoopy and Linus b. Scooby and Scrappy Do c. Timmy and Lassie d. Calvin and Hobbs
12. Which bird will nest primarily in tree holes, lay up to 14 eggs, push its young out of the nest onto the ground before it's properly able to fly, leading then to nest near a body of water on the ground?	a. Great Horned Owl b. Osprey c. Crow d. Wood Duck
13. Which animal friend does the song claim "will go down in history"	a. Bingo (a farmer had a dog) b. Mickey Mouse (who's the leader of the club?) c. Rudolph (the red-nosed reindeer) d. Peter Cottontail (hoppin down the bunny trail)
14. Which mammal prefers wooded areas, but shuns purely coniferous forests, has a "cute" reputation as a "thief" (mostly an image created by its unique facial markings), but unfortunately can be a carrier of rabies in certain areas of the U.S. (and therefore should not be encouraged into your yard, nor should you attempt to 'play' with one!).	a. Opossum b. Red Fox c. Raccoon d. White Wolf
15. All of the following were British animals, but which one was real?	a. Dr. Who's K-9 b. Greyfriars Bobby c. J.R.R. Tolkien's Roverandom d. Thomasina
16. In Disney's "The Rescuers" we found out that a mouse could be a real lady (with a most lovely pill-box hat!!). What was her name?	a. Miss Bianca b. Miss Olivia c. Miss Zaza d. Miss Isabel
17. Legends about mermaids may have arisen from greek and roman mythology, but when sailors discovered the "New World" what freshwater creature gave rise to a new wave of 'sightings' in the Southeast?	a. Alligators b. Sea Bass c. Gar d. Manatees
18. Gecko lizards can nimbly climb up walls and glass seemingly effortlessly. What is it that enables them to do that?	a. They have sharp quills on their toes to 'dig in' b. There is a sticky substance, called Pipidae, that exudes from their feet that holds them on c. Microscopic projections on the pads of their toes called 'lamellae' that help them grab onto any even microscopic irregularity in a seemingly flawless surface d. Their toes are shaped like perfect suction cups and they grab onto smooth surfaces
19. Which breed of dog is actually the Royal Dog and lives in Buckingham Palace in London?	a. Brittany Spaniel b. King Charles Cavalier Spaniel c. English Cocker Spaniel d. Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
20. All of the following are parasites that can live internally in a dog and your dog should periodically be checked by a vet for their presence and consequent treatment. But one of these parasites actually requires a monthly preventive be administered that should be recommended by your vet (because not all breeds tolerate different treatments equally well). Which is it?	a. Whipworms b. Roundworms c. Hookworms d. Heartworms

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