Rat Knowledge

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which rat was the host for the plague-carrying flea in medieval times? Brown rat Black rat Kangaroo rat Gambian rat

2. Which of these are varieties of pet rats found today? Blazed Rex Dalmatian All of these

3. Domestic rats bite often and without provocation. True False

4. Which Latin name below belongs to the brown rat, otherwise known as the Norway rat? Rattus norvegicus Tylomys bullaris Rattus rattus Sigmodon arizonae

5. Which respiratory disease is common to all rats worldwide? Pneumonia Asthma Rhinovirus Mycoplasmosis

6. There are species of native rats in Australia. True False

7. Chocolate is just as toxic to rats just as it is to dogs. True False

8. Rats live how many years on average? 10 - 12 1 - 2 2 - 3 4 - 5

9. Which one of these should NOT be given to rats as it is toxic to them? Chocolate White bread Celery Avocado skin and seed

10. And a fun one. What was the name of the rat in the Harry Potter books and movie? Twitches Bob Scampers Scabbers