Not In My House! Trivia Quiz

Answer: frog

Frogs are slippery, green amphibians. They live near water, or cool and damp places like under rocks. Because of this, they are usually slimy and dirty, which is why mom didn't want it in her house!

Answer: rabbit

When I was younger, I got a pet rabbit from my church during Easter. Rabbits are popular pets and common in the wild too. They are a symbol of spring, which is why some churches will give them out during Easter.

Answer: spider

Spiders look like insects, but they have eight legs instead of six, and are actually arachnids. Although they are creepy and many people don't like them, they are very important animals. They spin webs and feed on insects, and help control their populations.

Answer: turtle

Turtles have large, hard shells that cover most of their bodies. These shells protect them from predators, but also make them very slow. Most turtles are harmless, but a few can be dangerous to people.

Answer: bird nest

Birds make nests out of many things, but mostly leaves and dried mud. Some birds will use the same nest for many years. Mom didn't want it in the house because the dried mud and leaves would make a mess, and the nest might have bugs in it.

Answer: robin's egg

Birds lay eggs during spring, and the eggs of a North American robin are a beautiful pale blue color. Sometimes eggs will fall out of a nest or get abandoned. It can be hard to decide what to do with such eggs, and you should ask your mom or dad for advice on what to do.

Answer: cat

Many cats can become stray if their owners abandon them. The cat that used to visit us had an owner that let it wander around the neighborhood. We used to give it a lot of attention, which is why it started bringing us dead mice and chipmunks as gifts! That's how we knew we gave it too much attention, and had to chase it away.

Answer: hornet's nest

I had found a small hornet's nest. This one was abandoned, but you should NOT go near them the way I did. There might still be hornets around, and they can sting you. If you find one, do NOT handle it yourself! Ask an adult for help.

Answer: butterfly

Butterflies help pollinate flowers, and are usually very colorful and pretty. I used to catch butterflies with my bare hands, but you have to be very careful if you do so. Their wings are delicate and easily damaged.

Answer: mouse

Some people keep mice as pets, but few people enjoy the company of wild mice. Even though you don't see them a lot, they live in the walls of most houses. Sometimes, they come out at night looking for food.

Mom managed to corner this mouse and throw it out of the house.