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1. What color is the New England cottontail's tail?
A
Black
B
Brown
C
Fluffy white
2. Where do New England cottontails like to make their nests?
A
In open fields
B
Under bushes and in tall grass
C
In trees
3. What is one reason why there were fewer rabbits in the woods?
A
Lack of bushes and tall grasses for hiding
B
Too much noise
C
Too many predators
4. What did people do to help the New England cottontails?
A
Build fences around the woods
B
Introduce more predators
C
Cut down big trees and plant bushes
5. Where do New England cottontails live in the United States?
A
Midwest
B
New England
C
West Coast
6. Why do New England cottontails avoid open fields?
A
Lack of food
B
Too much sunlight
C
Risk of being eaten or hurt by other animals
7. What type of trees did people add to create new homes for rabbits?
A
Old, tall trees with dense foliage
B
Young, small trees with fewer leaves
C
Fruit-bearing trees
8. What is the main goal of helping the New England cottontails?
A
To ensure they have suitable habitats to thrive
B
To domesticate them as pets
C
To relocate them to another country