Q1) It is very likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least __?__ years.


Q2) Where ferrets coexist with polecats, hybridization is common. Hybridize means?

Q3) The ancient __?__ (people) were the first to domesticate ferrets.

Q4) For hundreds of years, the main use of ferrets was for hunting, or ferreting. Ferreting means: sending the ferret down a deep hole to chase out a __?___.

Q5) Ferrets are energetic, curious, and always interested in their surroundings. They actively solicit play with their owners. True or False?

Q6) A ferret's lifespan can be up to __?__ years.

Q7) Serious and sometimes fatal injuries have resulted from ferrets chewing on electrical cords. True or False?

Q8) Unlike dogs and cats, many ferrets display little homing instinct and often do not thrive as strays. True or False?

Q9) Domesticated ferrets can typically fit through any hole as small as the size of their __?__.

Q10) Ferrets often have a fondness for sweets like raisins, bananas, peanut butter, and pieces of cereal. Why is giving these foods to them unhealthy for the animal?