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The Red Fox Trivia Quiz

The red fox is a clever and adaptable animal. How much do you know about facts and legends concerning this crafty canine?

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,080

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2298

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following field markings is most helpful in identifying a red fox? Hint

Black tail tip

Black stripe on back

Large, pointed ears

White tail tip

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following color patterns is not found in wild red foxes? Hint

White

Cross

Black

Silver/black

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Question 3 of 10

3. The red fox is not native to the United States, but was imported from England by foxhunters..

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The red fox is not native to Australia, but was imported from England by foxhunters.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the Japanese fox spirit that can change at will from fox to human? Hint

Shabu

Tanuki

Kitsune

Nori

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Question 6 of 10

6. True or false. Mounted foxhunts, with riders and hounds chasing after a fox, are illegal in the United States.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the United States, in what month do red foxes usually mate? Hint

January

February

March

April

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Question 8 of 10

8. Do male red foxes help care for their young?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a female red fox called?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This fox starred in a series of fables written over 800 years ago that satirized the French government. Hint

Reynard

Tod

Roland

Charlemagne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following field markings is most helpful in identifying a red fox?

Answer: White tail tip

All red foxes, no matter the color variant, have the white tail tip. Gray foxes have a black tail tip and a black stripe on the back. All foxes have large, pointed ears!

2. Which of the following color patterns is not found in wild red foxes?

Answer: White

Arctic foxes are white. The cross fox is a brownish color with a black cross over the back and shoulders.

3. The red fox is not native to the United States, but was imported from England by foxhunters..

Answer: False

Although the foxhunters did import foxes, the red fox was already native.

4. The red fox is not native to Australia, but was imported from England by foxhunters.

Answer: True

It was also hoped that the imported fox would help control the also-imported rabbit. It didn't work.

5. What is the name of the Japanese fox spirit that can change at will from fox to human?

Answer: Kitsune

The kitsune was usually female, and often attempted to seduce a human male.

6. True or false. Mounted foxhunts, with riders and hounds chasing after a fox, are illegal in the United States.

Answer: False

Unfortunately, this barbaric 'sport' is also found in the US, especially in the East.

7. In the United States, in what month do red foxes usually mate?

Answer: February

The kits are born mostly in April, and become independent around August.

8. Do male red foxes help care for their young?

Answer: Yes

They are solicitous parents, bringing food to mom and kits.

9. What is a female red fox called?

Answer: Vixen

A male fox is usually called a dog or a dog fox. In England, he may be referred to as a "tod."

10. This fox starred in a series of fables written over 800 years ago that satirized the French government.

Answer: Reynard

Reynard was the folk hero of these tales, against the government of swine and wolves.

Source: Author crisw

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