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What effect does criticizing the brother’s driving have on him?
What effect does criticizing the brother’s driving have on him?
- He becomes angry. (correct)
- He becomes more cautious.
- He starts to apologize.
- He remains indifferent.
What is commonly misunderstood about why bulls react to a matador’s cape?
What is commonly misunderstood about why bulls react to a matador’s cape?
- Bulls are annoyed by the color red.
- Bulls charge at the cape due to its color. (correct)
- Bulls are driven by the scent of the cape.
- Bulls can see the color red very clearly.
What does the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' signify?
What does the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' signify?
- Something that guarantees to make someone angry. (correct)
- Something that is humorous.
- Something that encourages cooperation.
- Something that calms a person down.
Which of the following is true about bulls in relation to their perception of color?
Which of the following is true about bulls in relation to their perception of color?
What can be inferred about common myths regarding animals from the content?
What can be inferred about common myths regarding animals from the content?
What is a primary reason for the decline in the pangolin population?
What is a primary reason for the decline in the pangolin population?
How are pangolins primarily targeted by humans?
How are pangolins primarily targeted by humans?
What unique physical trait distinguishes pangolins from other mammals?
What unique physical trait distinguishes pangolins from other mammals?
Since the 1960s, by what percentage has the pangolin population in China declined?
Since the 1960s, by what percentage has the pangolin population in China declined?
What protects pangolins from their natural predators?
What protects pangolins from their natural predators?
Flashcards
Bulls are colorblind
Bulls are colorblind
Bulls cannot distinguish colors like red from other colors like green or blue.
Red rag to a bull
Red rag to a bull
Something that guarantees making someone angry.
Matador's cape
Matador's cape
The cape a matador uses in bullfights.
Idiom
Idiom
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Myth about bulls
Myth about bulls
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Pangolin Threat
Pangolin Threat
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Pangolin Scales
Pangolin Scales
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Pangolin Population Decline
Pangolin Population Decline
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Pangolin Defense
Pangolin Defense
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Easy Poaching
Easy Poaching
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Study Notes
Idiom Origin
- The idiom "like a red rag to a bull" describes something that provokes anger.
- Common belief is that bulls are angered by the color red.
- This belief is a myth.
- Bulls are actually color-blind.
- The movement, not the color, of a matador's cape triggers a bull's charge.
Animal Myths
- Many common beliefs about animals are wrong.
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Description
Explore the fascinating connections between idioms and animal myths in this quiz. Discover why the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' is misleading and delve into other common misconceptions about animals. Test your knowledge on what really provokes a bull's anger and more!
