Assateague Island Wild Horses Quiz

What are the wild horses of Assateague Island descendants of?

• Wild animals from the forest

• Domesticated animals brought to the island

• Animals from the ocean

• Birds from the sky

How long ago were the domesticated animals brought to Assateague Island?

• 100 years ago

• 200 years ago

• 300 years ago

• 400 years ago

What does local folklore say about the Assateague horses?

• They are magical creatures

• They are survivors of a shipwreck

• They can fly

• They are from another planet

When are foals usually born on Assateague Island?

• In the winter.

• In the late spring.

• In the fall.

• In the early summer.

How many mares are usually in a band on Assateague Island?

• 1-5 mares.

• 2-10 mares.

• 10-15 mares.

• 15-20 mares.

What type of weather does spring bring to Assateague Island?

• Hot and dry weather.

• Cool, rainy weather.

• Snowy and cold weather.

• Windy and stormy weather.

What is the result of the horses' short stature on Assateague Island?

• It helps them run faster.

• It is due to adaptation to a low-quality diet.

• It makes them more aggressive.

• It allows them to jump higher.

What is a natural “corral” made of on Assateague Island?

• Rocks.

• Water.

• Trees.

• Sand.

What did farmers have to do with their livestock in the 17th century?

• Let them roam free.

• Pay taxes and fence them in.

• Sell them to traders.

• Train them for work.

Where do horses spend more time during the summer to escape insects?

• In the forest

• On the beach and in the surf

• In the mountains

• In the city