Squirrel Maze Engineering Challenge

What was the primary reason for creating the squirrel obstacle course?

• For entertainment

• To protect bird seeds

• To train the squirrels

• For a science experiment

What was the initial solution to prevent squirrels from accessing bird seeds?

• A slippery pole

• A wire cage around the feeder

• A high-frequency sound emitter

• A motion-activated sprinkler

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How did the squirrels eventually beat the second bird feeder design?

• By jumping over it

• By chewing through it

• By digging underneath

• By unclipping the springs

Which nut was chosen as the ultimate prize for the squirrels?

• Hazelnuts

• Walnuts

• Almonds

• Peanuts

What principle makes the Bridge of Instability challenging for squirrels?

• It attaches at a single point on each end

• It's made of a slippery material

• It's too narrow

• It's too high above the ground

How did the creator ensure the safety of the squirrels during the experiment?

• By using soft landing pads

• By supervising them 24/7

• By adjusting the pressure of the piston

• By providing safety nets

What was the name given to the squirrel that weighed 800 grams?

• Clever Marty

• Phat Gus

• Brave Frank

• Smart Rick

What unique feature did the Tourist Trap obstacle have?

• A mirror maze

• A photo op

• A water slide

• A trampoline

What was the reaction of the squirrels to the squirrel-pult?

• They didn't mind and returned quickly

• They were scared and didn't return

• They were intrigued but cautious

• They avoided it completely

What did the creator do for the squirrels after the experiment was over?

• Adopted them as pets

• Installed a squirrel-sized picnic table

• Gave them a large supply of walnuts

• Let them keep the obstacle course