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Red Oak Farm
3040 Big Buck Road
Trezevant, TN 38258
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Red Oak Farm Emu Test
This is an "honor" test, meaning that you grade yourself. No fair peeking at the answers! Print the test off and circle the answers. Then check HERE for the correct answers.
1. On what continent did emus originate?
A. Africa
B. Australia
C. South America
2. How tall will an adult emu be?
A. 10 to 12 feet
B. 3 to 4 feet
C. 5 1/2 to 6 feet
3. What color are emu chicks?
A. White
B. Yellow
C. Striped
4. What color are emu eggs?
A. White
B. Dark Green
C. Purple
5. Emus are members of the Ratite family of birds. Which of the
following birds are NOT ratites?
A. Ostrich and Cassowary
B. Cassowary and Rhea
C. Penguin and Roadrunner
6. How many toes does an emu have on each foot?
A. Four
B. Two
C. Three
7. Can an emu fly?
A. Yes
B. No
8. Who hatches the eggs, the Momma emu or the Poppa emu?
A. They take turns sitting on the eggs until they hatch..
B. The Poppa Emu sits on the eggs and hatches the babies.
C. The Momma Emu sits on the eggs and hatches the babies.
A. They are purple.
B. They are double plumed.
C. They hold more ink than a goose quill.
10. When an emu chick gets to 4 months old, he has lost his baby
feathers and is changed color. What color is he?
A. Reddish Orange
B. Chocolate Brown
C. Snowy White