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That's a blue jay for you! These wonderful creatures are not just blue, but also have white bellies and black neck collars around their necks. They have strong, black beaksand bold black markings around their eyes. Did you know that blue jays are not really blue? The 'blue' we see is actually an effect of the way light is scattered off the tiny structures of the feathers.  \nNow that we can picture our feathered friends, let's talk about where they live and what they eat. Blue jays are quite versatile and can live in forests, cities and even in your backyard. When it comes to food, they have a varied diet including insects, nuts, seeds and even small fruits. They are also known to hide food to eat later, a habit known as 'caching'.  \nOur blue feathered friends not only have interesting eating habits, but also have a fascinating lifecycle and relationship with other creatures. Blue jays mate for life, and they build their nests in the fork of a tree where the female lays 4-5 eggs. They are also known to mimic the calls of hawks, maybe to scare away other birds or just for fun! While some people find their loud calls annoying, many others enjoy their lively presence and their role in spreading tree seeds.  \nSpeaking of their role in seed dispersal, this is one of the ways blue jays interact with their environment and make a difference. They play a crucial role in forest regeneration as they bury acorns and other seeds and forget some of them, allowing new trees to grow. Blue jays also have a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, they can make a lot of noise to scare away predators. So not only are blue jays beautiful, they are also quite the seed spreadersand protectors of their homes!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is the name for the habit blue jays have of hiding food to eat later?  \nA. Caching B. Hoarding C. Sharing D. Burying  \n2) Which do bluejays eat?  \nA. Meat and fish B. Grass, bark and plants  \nC. Rocks, gems and stones D. Nuts, seeds, and small fruits  \n3) What color is the belly of a blue jay?  \nA. Red B. White C. Black D. Green  \n4) What role do blue jays play in forest regeneration?  \nA. They bury acorns and other seeds which allows new trees to grow  \nB. They scare other birds away from trees  \nC. They keep the forest floor clean of debris  \nD. They eat all the seeds preventing new trees from growing  \n5) What sound do bluejays mimic to scare away other birds?  \nA. The calls of owls B. The calls of eagles  \nC. The calls of falcons D. The calls of hawks  \n6) Which place do blue jays not usually live?  \nA. Beaches B. Cities C. Backyards D. Forests  \n7) What is the number of eggs a female bluejay lays?  \nA. 8-10 eggs B. 6-7 eggs C. 1-2 eggs D. 4-5 eggs  \n8) What color are the crests on a blue jay's head?  \nA. Green B. Blue C. Purple D. Red  \n9) Why do some people find bluejays annoying?  \nA. They build their nest in chimneys B. 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