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For Chinchilla Lovers Trivia Quiz

If you are a chinchilla lover, this test should be a breeze. If not, this test may be a little more challenging. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the chinchilla.

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

Author
Chillie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,932

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1. Where are chinchillas originally from? Hint

Russia

South America

China

United States

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2. When do chinchillas sleep? Hint

Daytime

Never

Nightime

All the time

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3. Although all these can be found, what color of fur on the chinchilla was originally the most common? Hint

Black

White

Gray

Violet

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4. How much does a chinchilla weigh? Hint

5-10 ounces

16-24 ounces

2 lbs

10-15 ounces

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5. When having two chinchillas in one cage, the most likely ones to get along are? Hint

Mother and Son

Better by themselves.

Father and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

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6. What type of weather does a chinchilla like the most? Hint

All

Hot

Cold

Warm

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7. What is the best thing for a chinchilla to chew on? Hint

Wood

Metal

Plastic

Nothing

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8. What color of eyes do beige chinchillas have? Hint

Pink

Brown

Red

Blue

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9. A chinchilla's tail most resembles that of which of these? Hint

Squirrel

Rat

Pig

Hamster

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10. How much does a baby chinchilla weigh when it's born? Hint

4 - 4 1/2 ounces

5 - 5 1/2 ounces

7 - 7 1/2 ounces

1 - 2 1/2 ounces

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where are chinchillas originally from?

Answer: South America

They are specifically from Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina in South America.

2. When do chinchillas sleep?

Answer: Daytime

Chinchillas sleep during the day and are most active during the twilight hours of the morning and evening. They are crepuscular.

3. Although all these can be found, what color of fur on the chinchilla was originally the most common?

Answer: Gray

The original dominant color of a chinchilla was gray, but breeders have created new colors. The other choices are less common and are likely to be more expensive to buy.

4. How much does a chinchilla weigh?

Answer: 16-24 ounces

A chinchilla called a lanigera weighs 16 to 24 ounces. A Brevicauda, much larger then the Lanigera weighs more then 24 ounces. The smallest type of chinchilla callled the Costina weighs less then 20 ounces.

5. When having two chinchillas in one cage, the most likely ones to get along are?

Answer: Mother and Daughter

If you have chinchillas together, it is better to have a mother and daughter, father and son, two brothers or two sisters combination. If you have a mother and son, father and daughter or brother and sister combination, they will mate.

6. What type of weather does a chinchilla like the most?

Answer: Cold

Being that the chinchillas fur is so thick, they like cold weather.

7. What is the best thing for a chinchilla to chew on?

Answer: Wood

A chinchilla will chew many things, but branches or wooden toys are recommended. They do this to file down their rapidly growing teeth.

8. What color of eyes do beige chinchillas have?

Answer: Red

Beige chinchillas can have either red (ruby) eyes or black eyes.

9. A chinchilla's tail most resembles that of which of these?

Answer: Squirrel

Chinchillas have a bushy tail like a squirrel.

10. How much does a baby chinchilla weigh when it's born?

Answer: 1 - 2 1/2 ounces

A healthy baby chinchilla should weigh 1 - 2 1/2 ounces at birth depending on the variety of chinchilla.

Source: Author Chillie

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