Myth of the Chinese Zodiac

Which of the following animals are part of the Chinese Zodiac? (check all that apply)

• Horse

• Fox

• Panda

• Rabbit

• Ox

How many animals are on the Chinese Zodiac?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

The animals of the Chinese Zodiac were chosen by winning this type of contest:

• A spelling bee

• A race

• A cook-off

• Arm wrestling

The Rat rode across the river on which animal?

• The Ox

• The Tiger

• The Horse

• The Dog

The Zodiac begins a new cycle every:

• 12 years

• 60 years

• 100 years

• 120 years

The last animal to join the Chinese Zodiac was the:

• Pig

• Dragon

• Dog

• Rooster

This animal crossed the river by jumping from rock to rock:

• Monkey

• Sheep

• Tiger

• Rabbit

This animal was chosen to go in front of two others because of his kindness:

• Monkey

• Sheep

• Rat

• Rooster

Yu Di, The Jade Emperor, designed the contest because he wanted a way to measure:

• Time

• Animal Speed

• Distance

• Weight

Mr. Doyle was born in 1986. This was the year of the Ox.

• True

• False