Unseen Passage for Class 4 - Passage 10
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Taking care of your pet rabbit and keeping it happy can be easy and fun. Here are some quick rabbit care tips.
Keep your pet in a special pen called a hutch. It is usually small and has wires on the sides and bottom to let air in. The wires on the bottom let the animals' droppings fall onto a tray below. You should always clear the tray to keep the hutch clean.
Your rabbit will get bored easily if it is locked up in the small hutch all the time. This is because there is no space for it to move or run about. To help your pet get some exercise, you could build a "rabbit run" for your pet. Although it still has wires on the sides, it is much bigger than a hutch so the rabbit can run freely in it.
You should give your rabbit fresh water twice daily. Check that the water is clean. Your rabbit should be given food pellets mixed with chopped up vegetables. Sometimes, you can also feed your pet some bananas as a treat. However, do not overfeed your rabbit as it will become overweight and unhealthy.
Most importantly, you need to learn to pick up your rabbit carefully. First, support its bottom with one hand. Next, hold its neck with your other hand. Then, put it gently against your chest so it feels safe and secure. You should never pick your rabbit up by its ears!
How do we know that our rabbits are happy? They will grind their teeth gently and coo softly.
Q1) What is the small pen called where you keep your rabbit, and what are its features?
A. Hutch, with wires on the sides and bottom
B. Cage, with a solid bottom and mesh walls
C. Den, with a soft lining and no wires
D. Box, with a lid and no ventilation
Answer: A. Hutch, with wires on the sides and bottom
Q2) How can you prevent your rabbit from getting bored in the hutch?
A. By providing less food
B. By keeping the hutch clean
C. By letting it run freely in a bigger space
D. By adding more wires to the hutch
Answer: C. By letting it run freely in a bigger space
Q3) How often should you give your rabbit fresh water, and what should you check for?
A. Once a day, check for cleanliness
B. Twice daily, check for cleanliness
C. Once a day, check for freshness
D. Twice daily, check for freshness
Answer: B. Twice daily, check for cleanliness
Q4) What is suggested to help your rabbit get exercise besides the hutch?
A. Take it for a walk on a leash
B. Build a rabbit run
C. Keep it confined in the hutch
D. Let it roam freely in the house
Answer: B. Build a rabbit run
Q5) What should the rabbit's diet consist of, and what is mentioned as a treat?
A. Food pellets only, with no treats
B. Vegetables only, with no treats
C. Food pellets mixed with vegetables, with bananas as a treat
D. Bananas only, with no other food
Answer: C. Food pellets mixed with vegetables, with bananas as a treat
Q6) How should you pick up your rabbit to make it feel safe and secure?
A. By holding its ears
B. By holding its legs
C. By supporting its bottom and holding its neck
D. By pulling it from its fur
Answer: C. By supporting its bottom and holding its neck
Q7) Why is it advised not to pick up a rabbit by its ears?
A. It might scratch you
B. It might bite you
C. It might injure its ears
D. It might become aggressive
Answer: C. It might injure its ears
Q8) What are the signs that indicate a rabbit is happy?
A. Growling and hissing
B. Grinding teeth gently and cooing softly
C. Running in circles
D. Hiding in a corner
Answer: B. Grinding teeth gently and cooing softly
Q9) Why is it essential to clear the tray below the hutch?
A. To prevent odors
B. To keep the hutch warm
C. To ensure the rabbit has a clean place to sleep
D. To maintain overall cleanliness
Answer: D. To maintain overall cleanliness
Q10) How can you build a space for your rabbit to run freely and get exercise?
A. Build a rabbit run
B. Keep it confined in the hutch
C. Let it roam freely in the house
D. Take it for a walk on a leash
Answer: A. Build a rabbit run