Pets in the White House

What role have pets played in the White House since its inception?

• They have been used for security purposes.

• They have provided companionship and comfort to presidents and their families.

• They have been used for scientific experiments.

• They have been kept as a tradition without any specific role.

How do presidential pets help shape the public image of presidents?

• By participating in public events.

• By symbolizing the personal side of presidents.

• By being featured in movies.

• By being part of presidential speeches.

What is unique about each presidential pet?

• Each pet has its own unique story, reflecting the era and the personality of the president.

• Each pet is of a different species.

• Each pet is trained to perform tricks.

• Each pet is given a special title.

Which types of pets did George Washington keep?

• Cats and parrots

• Horses and hounds

• Fish and turtles

• Rabbits and guinea pigs

What was George Washington particularly fond of?

• His cats

• His parrots

• His hunting dogs

• His fish

Which unusual pets did Thomas Jefferson have?

• A parrot and a rabbit

• A mockingbird and two bear cubs

• A cat and a dog

• A turtle and a snake

Who gave Thomas Jefferson two bear cubs?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Lewis and Clark

• John Adams

What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's dog?

• Fido

• Buddy

• Max

• Rover

Where did Abraham Lincoln's dog, Fido, stay during Lincoln's presidency?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York, New York

• Springfield, Illinois

• Boston, Massachusetts

What type of pet did Ulysses S. Grant's wife, Julia Dent Grant, have?

• Dog

• Cat

• Parrot

• Rabbit