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Hamsters Trivia Quiz

Find out if you're ready to own a hamster or if you need to learn more about them first.

A multiple-choice quiz by mouse243. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mouse243

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
12,133

Updated
Sep 11 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4097

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (5/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 140 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the ideal temperature for hamsters? Hint

58 degrees to 62 degrees

60 degrees to 72 degrees

74 degrees to 80 degrees

82 degrees to 90 degrees

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is the best place for a hamster's cage? Hint

On the floor

Table height

On top of a tall book case

In the bathtub

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Question 3 of 10

3. Should a hamster's cage be placed where there is a lot of light?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following should you NOT do? Hint

Reach for the hamster gently when picking it up

Give it a dark resting place

Respect the animal's resting times

Start playing with your hamster as soon as you bring it home

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is it OK to pick up a hamster by the scruff of its neck?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long can you expect your pet hamster to live? Hint

Between one and two years

Less than six months

Around ten years

About five years

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Question 7 of 10

7. Changing the soiled bedding of a hamster's cage should be done once every two weeks.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you go away for a day leaving your hamster alone?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Weight loss, apathy, dull fur, and red eyes in your hamster mean which of the following? Hint

I want to be left alone

A noise frightened me

I am bored. I need some stimulation

I am sick or old

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is a bad thing to feed your hamster? Hint

Cottage cheese

Mealworms

Greens picked along roads

Alfalfa

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Dec 15 2024 : Guest 67: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the ideal temperature for hamsters?

Answer: 60 degrees to 72 degrees

If the temperature gets below 50 degrees hamsters go into hibernation. And they hardly ever live through temperatures below freezing.

2. Where is the best place for a hamster's cage?

Answer: Table height

Hamsters will catch colds easily if exposed to drafts, that's why you shouldn't keep the cage on the floor. A tall book case is too high up, and their cage could easily fall. And a bathtub just isn't practical.

3. Should a hamster's cage be placed where there is a lot of light?

Answer: no

Hamsters do not like too much light or direct sunlight.

4. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Answer: Start playing with your hamster as soon as you bring it home

Give your new hamster time to adjust to their new environment before playing with it.

5. Is it OK to pick up a hamster by the scruff of its neck?

Answer: No

Hamsters should be cupped in your hands, after allowing them to get used to being near you.

6. How long can you expect your pet hamster to live?

Answer: Between one and two years

Most hamsters live for no more than two years, although there are exceptions.

7. Changing the soiled bedding of a hamster's cage should be done once every two weeks.

Answer: False

You should change soiled parts of the bedding regularly, but don't remove clean bedding as hamsters like to arrange it to suit their personal requirements.

8. Can you go away for a day leaving your hamster alone?

Answer: Yes

You can leave your hamster by itself for a day without too much worry, but be sure to give it plenty of water and dry food (ex. grains, pellets, or honeysticks). Leave a fresh carrot or an apple as a snack. Ideally, ask someone to call in to make sure the hamster has come to no harm.

9. Weight loss, apathy, dull fur, and red eyes in your hamster mean which of the following?

Answer: I am sick or old

10. Which of the following is a bad thing to feed your hamster?

Answer: Greens picked along roads

Greens picked along the roads could have car exhaust fumes on them or could have possibly been sprayed with chemicals.

Source: Author mouse243

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