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A Quiz To Test Your Knowledge On Opossums
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about Opossums. Although not that attractive to look at, opossums play an essential role in the ecosystem, but they can also be a valuable asset to your garden, in spite of the fact that most people are quick to control their numbers. Try this trivia quiz so see how much you know about opossums. Complete this quiz and then see your score revealed. Better yet, stump your family and friends by asking them to take this quiz.
1. Opossum's diet classifies them as ___________'
Carnivore
Frugivore
Herbivore
Insectivore
Omnivore
2. The opossum's diet includes the beetles, slugs, and snails
True
False
3. Opossums are primarily _____________ .
Crepuscular
Diurnal
Nocturnal
4. The average lifespan for an opossum is __________ years.
2 years
4 years
7 years
10 years
5. Opossums are the only marsupial found in North America.
True
False
6. Baby opossums are called ____________.
Kits
Grunts
Joeys
Pups
7. Opossums tend to be monogamous.
True
False
8. Opossums tend to nest in ____________.
Spaces under buildings
Brush piles
Logs
Abandoned nests from other animals
All of the above
9. Opossums' pupils are always dilated.
True
False
10. Opossums have opposable digits.
True
False
11. Opossums primary reaction to threats is _________.
Running away
Belching
Urinating
Playing dead
All of the above
12. Opossums are not immune to most snake venom.
True
False
13. Baby opossums remain with their mother for about ___________ days.
35 days
75 days
100 days
14. The average litter size for opossums is ___________ babies.
2-3
5
12
20
15. The average opossum is about ___________ inches long (including the tail).
10 inches
25 inches
40 inches
80 inches
16. An opossum will typically have 1 liter per year.
True
False