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