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