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Animal Myths and Idiom Origins

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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?

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?

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?

They are color-blind. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about common myths regarding animals from the content?

Many myths do not reflect the true behavior of animals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the decline in the pangolin population?

High demand for their scales in traditional Chinese medicine Signup and view all the answers

How are pangolins primarily targeted by humans?

For their scales sought after in traditional medicine Signup and view all the answers

What unique physical trait distinguishes pangolins from other mammals?

They are covered in scales Signup and view all the answers

Since the 1960s, by what percentage has the pangolin population in China declined?

About 90% Signup and view all the answers

What protects pangolins from their natural predators?

Their unique scales Signup and view all the answers

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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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!