PetsRUs Animal Rights Quiz

What is the animal rights group in Phoenix, Arizona collecting signatures for?

• To give to the mayor of Phoenix

• To give to the president of PetsRUs

• To give to the governor of Arizona

• To give to the CEO of a local shelter

Who fights for the rights of animals in the text?

• Barbara Walters

• The spokesperson for PetsRUs

• The president of PetsRUs

• A local pet store owner

What did PetsRUs promise not to sell?

• Birds, fish, or hamsters

• Horses, cows, or pigs

• Dogs, cats, or rabbits

• Reptiles, turtles, or guinea pigs

Why does Barbara Walters suggest adopting rabbits, cats, and dogs from local shelters?

• Because they are cuter

• Because they are cheaper

• Because they are healthier

• Because there are already too many in shelters

What are some reasons Barbara gives for rabbits not being good pets?

• They are too expensive to care for

• They are too big and need a lot of space

• They scratch, bite, and don't like to be held or petted

• They bark and are noisy

What do people often do with rabbits after buying them?

• Release them in fields where they can't survive

• Keep them as house pets

• Sell them to pet stores

• Give them to animal shelters

Why did PetsRUs start selling rabbits in their Phoenix store?

• Because they wanted to make more money

• Because they wanted to compete with other pet stores

• Because they wanted to help reduce the population of rabbits

• Because they did a survey and found that people wanted to buy rabbits

What will PetsRUs do if the sales of rabbits are not good?

• Start selling cats and dogs

• Lower the prices of rabbits

• Stop selling rabbits

• Continue selling rabbits

What does the spokesperson for PetsRUs say about rabbits?

• They are aggressive and hard to care for

• They are cute, quiet, and eat vegetables

• They are noisy and messy

• They are expensive and high-maintenance

According to the text, why do rabbits not survive when released in fields?

• Because they are too big

• Because they are too weak

• Because they are not used to the wild

• Because they are too aggressive