Quiz about Moo Deng the Baby Hippo

What is the name of the baby hippo that has become an internet sensation?

• Moo Deng

• Khao Kheow

• Sephora

• Utah Jazz

Where was Moo Deng born?

• Bangkok Zoo

• Khao Kheow Open Zoo

• Utah Jazz Stadium

• Sephora Thailand

What surprising explanation do scientists have for Moo Deng's celebrity status?

• Her unique diet

• Her human, infantile features

• Her unusual size

• Her loud noises

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What did Kruger find about the attractiveness of semi-precocial animal infants?

• They are less attractive than adult animals

• They are more likely to be ignored

• They spark greater nurturing reactions

• They are perceived as more dangerous

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What is the "baby schema" mentioned in the text?

• A theory explaining why adults find baby animals cute

• A type of animal behavior

• A method for breeding animals

• A new type of zoo exhibit

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What feature of Moo Deng is NOT mentioned as appealing?

• Stubby nose

• Large eyes

• Long tail

• Inconspicuous ears

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What has nearly driven pygmy hippos to extinction?

• Overfeeding

• Habitat loss and poaching

• Disease

• Climate change

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What is the main reason hippos are considered appealing despite their danger?

• Their size

• Their baby-like features

• Their speed

• Their intelligence

What is the primary message Barash conveys about Moo Deng's fame?

• It should be used to promote the zoo

• It should help protect the species

• It should be ignored

• It should be used for entertainment

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What is a way that this paragraph contributes to the author’s argument?

• by using scientific research to support the point about people wanting to care for cute animals

• by presenting statistical data about how often people adopt baby animals because they are cute

• by sharing an anecdote about people adopting birds and reptiles to show people are fond of cute animals

• by describing the author’s firsthand experience with semi-precocial animal species to show people love cute animals

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