Small Animal Science Final Exam Flashcards
1
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Which law was signed into effect in 1966 and regulates who may own or sell certain animals, and animal living conditions? A. Lacey Act B. Welfare Act C. Endangered Species Act D. Rights Act
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B. Welfare Act
2
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Which of the following is NOT an animal rights group? A. PETA B. Local animal rights group C. Mercy for Animals D. National Animal Interest Alliance
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D. National Animal Interest Alliance
3
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What is NOT true about the beliefs and actions of animal rights groups?
A. Use violence to portray their message
B. Animals have the right to live their own lives
C. Humans do not have the right to use animals
D. Support regulations of animal recreational sports
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D. Supporting regulations of animals being used in recreational sports
4
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What is NOT a common practice for law enforcement in regards to animals?
A. Prohibiting the running at large animals, specifically cats and dogs
B. Limiting the number of animals a resident may own
C. Allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals
D. Controlling animal noise such as barking dogs
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C. Allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals
5
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In which year was the Endangered Species Act signed into law? A. 1937 B. 1983 C. 1973 D. 1990
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C. 1973
6
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Which type of animal breeds on their own while maintaining loose ties with humans? A. Semi-domesticated animals B. Tamed wild animals C. Domesticated animals D. Undomesticated animals
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B. Tamed wild animals
7
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Which act prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or regulation of the United States? A. The 28 Hour Law B. Endangered Species Act C. Lacey Act D. Public Health Service Policy
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C. Lacey Act
8
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What is NOT a federal law, but organizations must comply with it in order to receive funding from PHSP member agencies? A. Public Health Service Policy B. Laboratory Welfare Animal Act C. The 28 Hour Law D. Animal Control
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A. Public Health Service Policy
9
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Which animal rights activist protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's Tale"? A. Fred Meyers B. Mark Twain C. Peter Singer D. Ingrid Newkirk
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B. Mark Twain
10
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What does PETA stand for?
A. People, Ethics and Trust with Animals
B. Pets and Ethical Treatment Association
C. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
D. People for the Ethical Training of Animals
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C. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
11
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What is NOT a biological cause of overpopulation in companion animals? A. Earlier puberty B. Neglectful owners C. Shorter pregnancies D. Larger litters
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B. Neglectful owners
12
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Which of the following animals are considered to be nocturnal? A. Rabbits B. Gerbils C. Dogs D. Birds
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B. Gerbils
13
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Which of the following are estimated to cost the most dollars annually? A. Rabbits B. Gerbils C. Cats D. Birds
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C. Cats
14
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Birds cost up to how much annually for basic care? A. $600 B. $1,071 C. $550 D. $225
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C. $550
15
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What breed of dog would most likely be a guide animal for the blind? A. Labrador Retriever B. Beagle C. Siberian Husky D. Yorkshire Terrier
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A. Labrador Retriever
16
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the bi-directional relationship between humans and their pets? A. Reliable food source B. Protection from predators C. Shelter D. Independence
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D. Independence
17
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What type of dog assists the police in capturing criminals? A. Alert dogs B. Working dogs C. Guide dogs D. Hearing dogs
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B. Working dogs
18
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What is NOT a benefit of chew toys for dogs? A. Keep teeth plaque free B. Minimize bad breath C. Keep entertained D. Prevent obesity
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D. Prevent obesity
19
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How many dogs and cats are euthanized each year in animal shelters across the United States? A. 10 million B. 12 million C. 15 million D. 17 million
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C. 15 million
20
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Which of the following animals need an unlimited supply of quality hay? A. Rabbits B. Gerbils C. Dogs D. Birds
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A. Rabbits
21
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What is it called when living tissue is transplanted from one species to another? A. Radiograph B. Xenograft C. CAT scan D. Skin graft
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B. Xenograft
22
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What human disease is related to the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which effects non-human primates? A. Hepatitis B. Diabetes C. HIV D. Respiratory disease
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C. HIV
23
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What was discovered after testing on cats and prevents the clotting of blood? A. Antibiotics B. Antiblood C. Anticoagulants D. Anesthesia
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C. Anticoagulants
24
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What act requires minimum standards of treatment and care for animals? A. Animal Care Act B. Animal Rights Act C. Animal Health Act D. Animal Welfare Act
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D. Animal Welfare Act
25
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Who wrote against animal experimentation with his book, "Animal Liberation"? A. Peter Singer B. Ivan Pavlov C. Charles Darwin D. Aristotle
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A. Peter Singer
26
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Who was the first to divide organisms into two groups - plants and animals? A. Charles Darwin B. Aristotle C. Louis Pasteur D. Claude Bernard
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B. Aristotle
27
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In the late nineteenth century, who experimented on dogs to evaluate their "conditioned" responses, like salivation? A. Ivan Pavlov B. Rudolph Jaenisch C. Claude Bernard D. Louis Pasteur
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A. Ivan Pavlov
28
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Who suggested primates were capable of human emotions? A. Rudolf Jaenisch B. Peter Singer C. Louis Pasteur D. Charles Darwin
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B. Peter Singer
29
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Which of the following administers licenses and registration to research facilities? A. PHSP B. APHIS C. IACUC D. FDA
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B. APHIS
30
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Surgical procedures were often first studied on which animal? A. Dog B. Cat C. Non-human primate D. Pig
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A. Dog
31
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What tells a newly hatched herring gull to peck a small red spot on its mother's beaks in order to be fed? A. Genetics B. Instinct C. Pheromones D. Habituation
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B. Instinct
32
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What controls walking? A. Genetics B. Hormones C. Pheromones D. Environment
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A. Genetics
33
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What type of pheromone is excreted from the stinger of a worker bee which signals other bees to threats, explaining why once one bee has stung, others move in? A. Trail pheromones B. Aggregation pheromones C. Alarm pheromones D. Territorial pheromones
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C. Alarm pheromones
34
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What causes females to become more agitated and aggressive towards other animals and humans? A. Epinephrine B. Amino acids C. Pregnancy D. Testosterone
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C. Pregnancy
35
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What hormone stimulates the development of the male sex organs and sperm? A. Estrogen B. Testosterone C. Progesterone D. Epinephrine
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B. Testosterone
36
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What hormone is released when dogs fight or feel threatened? A. Estrogen B. Progesterone C. Testosterone D. Epinephrine
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D. Epinephrine
37
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What causes animals to communicate through the ground of other foundations? A. Substratum B. Acoustic C. Habituation D. Chemoreception
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A. Substratum
38
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What takes place when one animals watches the actions of another and learns from those actions? A. Habituation B. Conditioning C. Observation D. Playing
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C. Observation
39
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Which of the following explains the reason for rapid learning which occurs during a brief receptive period, often right after birth or hatching? A. Habituation B. Imprinting C. Reasoning D. Conditioning
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B. Imprinting
40
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True or False: The atria are the top two chambers of the heart.
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True
41
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True or False: Long bones are found in the wrist and ankle regions.
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False
42
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True or False: Smooth muscles are involuntary.
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True
43
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True or False: Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
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True
44
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True or False: The small intestine is also known as the colon.
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False
45
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Which of the following are parts of the small intestine? A. Duodenum B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
46
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What is not a type of bone found in dogs and cats? A. Short B. Long C. Round D. Irregular
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C. Round
47
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What are the proteins produced by living organisms and function as catalysts? A. Enzymes B. Bile Salts C. Electrolytes D. Neurons
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A. Enzymes
48
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What is the protective tubular sheath of skin covering the penis? A. Scrotum B. Prepuce C. Epididymides D. Prostate
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B. Prepuce
49
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What is any disease causing agent such as a virus or bacteria? A. Neuron B. Ion C. Pathogen D. Lymph
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C. Pathogen
50
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Which of the following is NOT a herding dog? A. Brussels Griffon B. Border Collie C. German Shepard D. Welsh Corgi, Cardigan
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A. Brussels Griffon
51
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What is the accurate weight range for Australian Cattle Dogs? A. 45 to 55 pounds B. 75 to 100 pounds C. 85 to 95 pounds D. 35 TO 45 pounds
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D. 35 to 45 pounds
52
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What does not describe German Shepard behavior? A. Loyal B. Hardworking C. Fearful D. Strong
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C. Fearful
53
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What is the weight range of the Old English Sheepdog? A. 70 to 100 pounds B. 60 to 100 pounds C. 50 to 70 pounds D. 50 to 60 pounds
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B. 60 to 100 pounds
54
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What is NOT indicative of most Beagles? A. Intelligent B. Energetic C. Inactive D. Even-tempered
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C. Inactive
55
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What breed of hound dog is unable to bark? A. Bloodhounds B. Beagles C. Dachshund D. Basenji
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D. Basenji
56
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Which of the following is NOT a breed of Dachshund? A. Thick haired B. Wire haired C. Smooth haired D. Long haired
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A. Thick haired
57
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks grow a short and dense coat in which of the following colors? A. Light or blue wheaten B. Blue C. Red D. Light or red wheaten
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D. Light or red wheaten
58
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Which of the following breeds grows a thick and puffy white coat? A. Boston Terrier B. Bichon Frise C. Dalmatian D. Poodle
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B. Bichon Frise
59
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What is the weight range of the Bulldog? A. 75 to 100 pounds B. 30 to 50 pounds C. 40 to 50 pounds D. 90 to 100 pounds
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C. 40 to 50 pounds
60
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What is NOT indicative of Poodle behavior? A. Playful B. Bold C. Shy D. Social
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C. Shy
61
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Which of the following is NOT a color option for the Border Terrier's coat? A. Black B. Red C. Tan D. Grizzle
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A. Black
62
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What is the weight range for Pugs? A. 12 to 14 pounds B. 18 to 24 pounds C. 8 to 14 pounds D. 14 to 18 pounds
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D. 14 to 18 pounds
63
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What is NOT indicative of Pug behavior? A. Happy B. Playful C. Aggressive D. Bold
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C. Aggressive
64
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What is the accurate height range for Shih Tzus? A. 6 to 11 inches B. 5 to 7 inches C. 8 to 11 inches D. 9 to 12 inches
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C. 8 to 11 inches
65
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Which of the following is NOT a breed of cat? A. Tokinese B. Calico C. Ragdoll D. Maine Coon
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B. Calico
66
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What accurately describes the hair of the American Shorthair? A. Long and thin B. Short and thin C. Short and thick D. Long and thick
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C. Short and thick
67
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What accurately describes Burmese eye color? A. Purple B. Black C. Red D. Yellow
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D. Yellow
68
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What is the result of crossbreeding Siamese and Persian cats? A. Maine Coon B. American Shorthair C. Himalayan D. Manx
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C. Himalayan
69
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What does NOT accurately describe the behavior of the Maine Coon? A. Shy B. Good natured C. Great with children D. Social
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A. Shy
70
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What is the most popular cat breed? A. Maine Coon B. Tokinese C. Manx D. Persian
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D. Persian
71
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What is the largest cat breed? A. Ragdoll B. Maine Coon C. Sphynx D. Tokinese
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A. Ragdoll
72
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What accurately describes Russian Blue hair? A. Long and thick B. Long and thin C. Short and thick D. Short and thin
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C. Short and thick
73
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What accurately describes the shape of the Siamese cat's eyes? A. Pearl-shaped B. Almond-shaped C. Square-shaped D. Pecan-shaped
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B. Almond-shaped
74
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What does NOT accurately describe Siberian behavior? A. Solitary B. Loyal C. Affectionate D. Playful
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A. Solitary
75
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Which of the following breeds is a close relative of the Abyssinian? A. Turkish Angora B. Somali C. Ragdoll D. Russian Blue
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B. Somali
76
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What cat breed is hairless? A. Somali B. Maine Coon C. Oriental D. Sphynx
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D. Sphynx
77
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What accurately describes Tonkinese fur? A. Soft and thin B. Soft and silky C. Rough and thin D. Rough and silky
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B. Soft and silky
78
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What does NOT accurately represent Tonkinese behavior? A. Affectionate B. Alert C. Playful D. Quiet
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D. Quiet
