January 22, 2015. Bonus Quiz Edition.

January 22, 2015.  Bonus Quiz Edition.  Here are the quiz photographs and the responses from the grandchildren:

The Thurmonds were the first to respond.  Angie sorta got mixed up on the numbering but cleared up the errors toward the end.  Here is Emory and Miles' submission:

1. 222 (upside down) spray painted on asphalt
2. A taxidermy coyote or wolf proudly holding a taxidermy rabbit
    That was 3 not 2
2. A taxidermy coyote or wolf holding a taxidermy rabbit
3. A taxidermy coyote or wolf holding a taxidermy rabbit
4. A snake. Hopefully not alive!
5. Beetles or cockroaches on a log
6. A cute opossum
Oops. 4. Piles of snakeskins. 5. Snake. 6. Beetles on a log
7. Cute opossum being held by John
8. Zebra fish 9. Toad 10. Baby croc 2. Squirrel.

The Cobbles were next.  Here are their answers:

1.  upside down 2's, which is your campsite address

2.  great horned owl (they were very specific)

3.  coyote eating rabbit

4.  snake skins

5.  diamondback rattlesnake skin (again very specific)

6.  hissing beetles

7.  possum

8.  fish

9.  bullfrog

10.  alligator (NOT crocodile)

The Tourtillotts submitted their guesses this evening.  Here they are:

Here are the correct descriptions of the pictures, in order:

1. The number 222, upside-down.  This is the number of our campsite.  

2.  Eyes of a stuffed great horned owl.

3.  Stuffed coyote carrying a rabbit in its mouth.  

4.  Numerous shedded snake skins.

5.  Diamondback rattlesnake skin.  

6.  Madagascar cockroach.

7.  Polly the possum.

8.  Sheepshead fish.

9.  Toad.

10.  Baby alligator.

Annie and I have carefully reviewed the answers and have thoughtfully considered that some of the responses are partially correct and some are exactly what we had in mind when the picture was taken.  For example, the upside-down 222 is our campsite and that's why we took the picture.  So, the Cobble answer is more correct that the other two answers.  Likewise, a coyote is different than a wolf.  The Thurmonds answer, "coyote or wolf" is closer than the Tourtillotts "wolf".  The Cobbles' "Coyote" is the best answer of the three and is entitled to full credit.  The Thurmonds were given partial credit and the Tourtillotts were given no credit.  

Finally, a beetle is different than a cockroach.  One of the differences is that beetles have wings, whereas cockroaches do not.  However, I am not sure it is a fair question.  I didn't know the difference until I looked it up.  It probably isn't fair to expect kids to know something most adults don't know. The same can be said for the sheepshead fish.  

Using these principles, Annie and I have decided that The Cobb Boys have the best overall submission, the Thurmonds finished second and the Tourtillottts finished third.  The Cobbles get $15, the Thurmonds $10 and the Tourtillotts get $5.

That completes this trip's special quiz for the grandchildren.  Thanks for playing.  If you liked it, maybe we'll do another on our next trip.  

We love you all.