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Eastern Chipmunk - Quiz
Eastern Chipmunk
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Eastern Chipmunk?
A) Sciurus carolinensis
B) Tamias striatus
C) Marmota monax
D) Sylvilagus floridanus
  • 2. What type of diet do Eastern Chipmunks primarily have?
A) Omnivorous
B) Carnivorous
C) Insectivorous
D) Herbivorous
  • 3. Eastern Chipmunks are native to which continent?
A) Europe
B) North America
C) Asia
D) Australia
  • 4. In which type of habitat are Eastern Chipmunks commonly found?
A) Oceans
B) Mountains
C) Forests
D) Deserts
  • 5. During which season do Eastern Chipmunks gather and store food for winter?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 6. Eastern Chipmunks are known to be primarily solitary animals, except during which time of year?
A) Migration
B) Harvest season
C) Hibernation
D) Breeding season
  • 7. How do Eastern Chipmunks communicate with each other?
A) Vocalizations and body language
B) Dance routines
C) Color changes
D) Antennae movements
  • 8. How many stripes typically run down the body of an Eastern Chipmunk?
A) 7
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
  • 9. From which language does the name 'chipmunk' likely originate?
A) Latin
B) French
C) Ojibwe
D) German
  • 10. What does the Ojibwe word 'ajidamoo' translate to in English?
A) Forest dweller.
B) Small tree climber.
C) Striped animal.
D) One who descends trees headlong.
  • 11. What is a primary activity of the eastern chipmunk during the day?
A) Hibernating
B) Foraging
C) Playing
D) Mating
  • 12. How many trills per minute can an eastern chipmunk produce?
A) 130
B) 50
C) 200
D) 75
  • 13. What parasitic larvae are known to use eastern chipmunks as hosts?
A) Cuterebra botflies
B) Roundworms
C) Tapeworms
D) Hookworms
  • 14. How long is an eastern chipmunk including its tail?
A) 45 cm (18 in)
B) 15 cm (6 in)
C) 60 cm (24 in)
D) About 30 cm (12 in)
  • 15. What is a common misconception about how eastern chipmunks hide their burrow construction?
A) They carry soil in their cheek pouches.
B) They dig very quickly.
C) They build above ground.
D) They use leaves to cover the entrance.
  • 16. What is a characteristic behavioral feature of the eastern chipmunk?
A) Living in large colonies
B) Being highly social
C) Constantly migrating
D) Solitary existence
  • 17. What is unique about the number of teeth in an eastern chipmunk compared to other chipmunks?
A) It has two fewer teeth.
B) It has more molars.
C) It has no canines.
D) It has sharper incisors.
  • 18. What color is the fur on an eastern chipmunk's upper body?
A) Reddish-brown
B) Gray
C) White
D) Black
  • 19. How long can eastern chipmunks live in captivity?
A) Five years
B) As long as eight years
C) Ten years
D) Less than a year
  • 20. What is one of the sounds in the eastern chipmunk's vocal repertoire?
A) The trill
B) The roar
C) The howl
D) The growl
  • 21. What do eastern chipmunks do during the winter?
A) Increase their activity
B) Build larger burrows
C) Migrate to warmer areas
D) Enter long periods of hibernation
  • 22. Which of these predators is not known to hunt eastern chipmunks?
A) Fish
B) Coyotes
C) Hawks
D) Foxes
  • 23. What is the appearance of an eastern chipmunk consistent throughout life?
A) No, it changes with age.
B) No, it varies by season.
C) Yes, but only in color.
D) Yes, there is no external difference except during fertility.
  • 24. How many toes does an eastern chipmunk have on its front legs?
A) Six
B) Four
C) Three
D) Five
  • 25. Who corrected the misconception about chipmunks carrying soil?
A) Mark Catesby
B) Johann Illiger
C) Carl Linnaeus
D) John Burroughs
  • 26. How many times does an eastern chipmunk molt annually?
A) Every month
B) Once or twice
C) Three times
D) Never
  • 27. What does the Latin name 'Sciurus striatus' mean?
A) Eastern chipmunk
B) Striped squirrel
C) Striped steward
D) Tree climber
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