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Quiz about Herbivores Precious Porcupines

Herbivores: Precious Porcupines Quiz

Porcupines are very cute and fascinating animals. This quiz is certainly about them, quills and all!

A multiple-choice quiz by craftycrofty25. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
craftycrofty25

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,995

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
944

Last 3 plays: amarie94903 (9/10), Guest 121 (6/10), sally0malley (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Porcupines can shoot their quills when desired.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The American porcupine is a member of which family? Hint

Hystricidae

Erethizontidae

Coendou

Sphiggurus villosus

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Question 3 of 10

3. The North American porcupine has short, curved claws.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is Canada's largest rodent? Hint

Canadian rat

Canadian beaver

Canadian woodland jumping mouse

Canadian woodchuck

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Question 5 of 10

5. The American porcupine is usually seen during the day.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Porcupine means "quill pig" in...

Answer: (One Word, a language)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Porcupines are rodents.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Baby porcupines have their eyes closed at birth.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. A porcupine's ___ charge is most effective when protecting itself. Hint

upside-down

forward

reverse

sideways

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Question 10 of 10

10. Do porcupines float in water?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Porcupines can shoot their quills when desired.

Answer: False

Porcupine quills have very sharp ends, which actually contain hundreds of barbs.

2. The American porcupine is a member of which family?

Answer: Erethizontidae

Hystricidae is made up of the Eurasian porcupines, but Coendou is a genus, not family. Sphiggurus villosus are classified as thin-spined porcupines.

3. The North American porcupine has short, curved claws.

Answer: False

Porcupines in North America grow long, curved claws, which cover each toe.

4. Which is Canada's largest rodent?

Answer: Canadian beaver

Both beavers and porcupines like trees. Porcupines eat the bark off of trees, often killing the tree. But beavers cut down the whole tree, and use the branches for their dam or for food.

5. The American porcupine is usually seen during the day.

Answer: False

Porcupines in America are nocturnal, and are rarely seen during the day.

6. Porcupine means "quill pig" in...

Answer: Latin

Porcupines are not related to pigs at all!

7. Porcupines are rodents.

Answer: True

Porcupines are some of the largest rodents, in fact.

8. Baby porcupines have their eyes closed at birth.

Answer: False

When a porcupine is born, it is well developed, has its eyes open and has soft quills. After about two weeks, the young porcupines leave home for the first time, with their quills hardened.

9. A porcupine's ___ charge is most effective when protecting itself.

Answer: reverse

When a porcupine uses its reverse charge, it is effective because its quills are pointing in the rear direction. Also, a porcupine's hind-legs are armed.

10. Do porcupines float in water?

Answer: Yes

All porcupines float in water, not only certain kinds.

Source: Author craftycrofty25

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