Key West's Feral Chickens Trivia

Key West's Feral Chickens Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Key West, Florida, known for its beaches and nightlife, also faces challenges with feral chickens. These chickens, a part of the island's history since the 1820s, have become a public nuisance, causing health and safety concerns. Efforts to control them have faced backlash, as chickens are now a cultural icon and tourist attraction. The video humorously speculates on a potential 'cat vs. chicken' scenario.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Key West, Florida, known for besides its beaches and nightlife?

Feral chickens

Desert landscapes

Snowy winters

Mountain ranges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did city commissioner Clayton Lopez take regarding the chickens?

Banned feeding chickens in public

Introduced a chicken festival

Built a chicken sanctuary

Started a chicken racing event

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the issues caused by the feral chickens in Key West?

Eating local crops

Attacking tourists

Causing traffic jams

Spreading disease and property damage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When were chickens first brought to Key West?

1820s

1920s

2000s

1500s

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did homeowners let their chickens loose after World War II?

Supermarkets made eggs and meat easily available

Chickens became too expensive to keep

Chickens were banned as pets

Chickens were considered pests

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the city-employed chicken catcher in the 2000s?

Quit after backlash from chicken enthusiasts

Was promoted to a higher position

Moved to another city

Successfully caught all the chickens

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do chickens contribute to the local economy in Key West?

Through chicken racing events

By being part of local cuisine

By laying eggs for local markets

As a theme for souvenir shops

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