MCQ Trivia Quiz: US Presidential Pets 0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Focus on the various pets that have lived in the White House, their names, breeds, and which president they belonged to. Immerse yourself in our quiz's world of puzzles, where each game randomly presents 20 questions from a bank of over 30, each with four answers, but only one true solution. 1 / 20 1) Which President had a pair of tiger cubs gifted by the Emperor of Japan? Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Theodore Roosevelt Explanation: Woodrow Wilson was gifted a pair of tiger cubs by the Emperor of Japan. Like many exotic gifts, the tiger cubs were transferred to the zoo. 2 / 20 2) What was the name of Lyndon B. Johnson's other beagle aside from Him? Boy Miss Her Lady Explanation: Aside from Him, Lyndon B. Johnson had another beagle named Her. Johnson's beagles were often seen with him at the White House. 3 / 20 3) What was the name of Warren G. Harding's Airedale Terrier? King Duke Laddie Boy Buddy Explanation: Warren G. Harding's Airedale Terrier was named Laddie Boy. Laddie Boy was very popular and often featured in news stories about the Harding White House. 4 / 20 4) Which President had a pet alligator that was rumored to roam the White House grounds? Abraham Lincoln John Quincy Adams Theodore Roosevelt George Washington Explanation: John Quincy Adams was gifted an alligator, which lived in a bathroom in the East Room of the White House. This unusual pet was known to terrify guests. 5 / 20 5) Ronald Reagan's ranch was home to a turkey named what? Gobbler Ronald Tom Mr. T Explanation: Ronald Reagan's ranch was home to a turkey named Tom. Reagan's ranch housed several animals, reflecting his love for the outdoors. 6 / 20 6) Which President had a pet parrot named Poll, known for swearing? James Madison Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson John Tyler Explanation: Andrew Jackson had a pet parrot named Poll, who was known for its colorful language. Poll reportedly had to be removed from Jackson's funeral for swearing. 7 / 20 7) Jimmy Carter's daughter, Amy, had a Siamese cat named what? Socks Misty Paws Whiskers Explanation: Jimmy Carter's daughter, Amy, had a Siamese cat named Misty. The Carter family also had a dog named Grits, reflecting their Southern roots. 8 / 20 8) What was the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's famous Scottish Terrier? Buddy Fala Bo Checkers Explanation: Fala was Franklin D. Roosevelt's beloved Scottish Terrier and is one of the most famous Presidential pets. Fala was often photographed with Roosevelt and became a symbol of the President's image. 9 / 20 9) Lyndon B. Johnson had beagles with unusual names, one of which was? Scout Hunter Buddy Him Explanation: Lyndon B. Johnson had several beagles, and two of them were named Him and Her. These names often amused the public and press. 10 / 20 10) Which President's family owned an elephant gifted by the King of Siam? Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant James Buchanan Andrew Johnson Explanation: James Buchanan received an elephant as a gift from the King of Siam. However, the elephant never lived at the White House; such exotic gifts were often rehomed. 11 / 20 11) What was the name of Richard Nixon's cocker spaniel, which he mentioned in his famous "Checkers" speech? Lucky Lady Spot Checkers Explanation: Richard Nixon mentioned his cocker spaniel named Checkers in his famous "Checkers" speech, which helped him gain public sympathy and keep his position on the 1952 Republican ticket. 12 / 20 12) Who was the President when the first Siamese cat in the United States, named Siam, arrived at the White House? William McKinley James Garfield Rutherford B. Hayes Herbert Hoover Explanation: Rutherford B. Hayes received Siam, the first Siamese cat in the United States, as a gift. Siam was sent by the American Consul in Bangkok, making her a notable figure in the history of presidential pets. 13 / 20 13) What was the name of William Taft's cow that provided milk for the First Family? Daisy Buttercup Pauline Wayne Bessie Explanation: William Taft had a cow named Pauline Wayne, which grazed on the White House lawn and provided milk for the First Family. She is often remembered as the last cow to live at the White House. 14 / 20 14) Herbert Hoover had a pet King Charles Spaniel named what? Charlie Duke Pat Rex Explanation: Herbert Hoover had a King Charles Spaniel named Pat. Hoover used his pets in his presidential campaign to help soften his public image. 15 / 20 15) John F. Kennedy's family had a pony named what? Daisy Buttercup Caroline Macaroni Explanation: John F. Kennedy's family had a pony named Macaroni. Macaroni was a gift to Kennedy's daughter Caroline and became a well-loved figure at the White House, often photographed with the Kennedy children. Explanation: Spot Fetcher was an English Springer Spaniel, belonging to George W. Bush. Spot was actually born in the White House during George H.W. Bush's presidency. 16 / 20 16) What breed was George W. Bush's dog Spot Fetcher? Labrador Retriever Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever English Springer Spaniel 17 / 20 17) Which President had a cow named Pauline Wayne, providing milk for the first family? Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Harry S. Truman William Taft Explanation: William Taft had a cow named Pauline Wayne, which grazed on the White House lawn and provided milk for the First Family. 18 / 20 18) What was the name of Barack Obama's Portuguese Water Dog? Sunny Millie Bo Fido Explanation: Bo was one of Barack Obama's Portuguese Water Dogs, given to the family by Senator Ted Kennedy. The Obama family later added Sunny, another Portuguese Water Dog, to their family. 19 / 20 19) Which President had a pet mockingbird named Dick? John Adams Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson James Madison Explanation: Thomas Jefferson had a pet mockingbird named Dick, who was said to be his favorite bird. Jefferson allowed Dick to fly freely around the White House, and the bird would sometimes accompany him as he worked. 20 / 20 20) What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt's pet badger? Josie Jack Josiah Jasper Explanation: Theodore Roosevelt had a pet badger named Josie, reflecting his love for animals and nature. The Roosevelt family had a diverse collection of pets during his presidency. Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Pos.NameScoreDuration There is no data yet
