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Question 1

How many toes do zebras have on each foot?

A	Three
B	One
C	None

Question 2

When the stand together, two zebras often face in opposite directions. Why?

A	They don't like the looks of each other.
B	That way they can better watch for predators.
C	It helps them search out better feeding grounds faster.

Question 3

Why is one type of zebra named the quagga?

A	It was named for the sound it made.
B	It was named for Charels Quagga, who discovered it.
C	It was named for the region it came from.

Question 4

If one zebra is in trouble,

A	the others run away fast.
B	the others will ignore it.
C	the others will come to its rescue.

Question 5

Zebras almost never rest in tall grass. Why?

A	Predators could be hiding there.
B	They could get lost.
C	Tall grass itches.

Question 6

Baby zebras are called

A	calves.
B	foals.
C	yearlings.

Question 7

Zebras eat

A	mostly plants, but occasionally meat.
B	bark, grubs, and snakes.
C	only plants.

Question 8

Why are zebras so careful at watering holes?

A	They might fall in and drown.
B	They might get grabbed by a crocodile.
C	They don't like to get their feet wet.

Question 9

What are the three different zebra species?

A	Plains, mountain, and Grevy's
B	Plains, mountain, and valley
C	Grevy's, Grant's, and Goodman's

Question 10

What is a zebra's favorite way to bathe?

A	Going through the car wash.
B	Dancing in the rain.
C	Rolling in the mud.

Question 11

Do zebras make much noise?

A	No, they are mostly silent, like giraffes.
B	No, loud noises startle them.
C	Yes, they bray and bark loudly.

Question 12

Why do zebras like oxpecker birds?

A	Because they clean the zebra's skin by eating the pests they find there.
B	Because their singing is very soothing.
C	Because zebras know they can follow them to find new grazing grounds.

Question 13

What happens when a zebra spots a predator?

A	Everyone scrambles to hide.
B	An alarm call is passed, and they all run.
C	The stallion races out to attack the predator.

Question 14

How long will it be before a newborn zebra can keep up with a running herd?

A	One week
B	One day
C	One hour

Question 15

Ancient Romans called zebras

A	panda-horses.
B	tiger-horses
C	striped-pajama horses.

Question 16

Besides zebras, how many other types of horses have stripes?

A	None
B	One
C	Two

Question 17

Zebras are found

A	in Australia.
B	in Africa and Asia.
C	in Africa only.

Question 18

When water is scarce

A	zebras can sniff out underwater pools and dig them out.
B	zebras eat lots of watery fruits.
C	zebras will drink mud.

Question 19

When danger threatens, how do zebras protect their foals?

A	By hiding them in bushes.
B	By keeping the foals in the center of the herd.
C	By keeping very quiet and still.

Question 20

What did the Empress Josephine do with the zebra in her private zoo?

A	She dressed it in a hat and jacket.
B	She kept it in a corner at balls and parties.
C	She let her children ride zebra-back.

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