Do You Know Bo?

How familiar are you with the first dog’s administration and policies? Put your presidential puppy skills to the test in celebration of Bo Obama’s first 100 days in the White Dog House!

Bo was a "gift" to the Obamas from:

Sen. John Kerry

Sen. Ted Kennedy

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Former President Bill Clinton

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The correct answer is B: Sen. Ted Kennedy. Though technically the White House describes Bo as a "re-homing," because gifts are not allowed, the pup came to the Obamas by way of the Kennedys. Bo is a sibling to the senator's own Portuguese water dog (or "Portie" for short), Cappy. Bo comes from a litter of nine pups that was bred totally in Texas and named "Hope and Change" in honor of President Obama's election victory.

True or False: Though Bo is a Portuguese water dog, he did not initially know how to swim.

True

False

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The correct answer is A: True. While the breed gets its name from its history of herding fish on the coasts of Portugal, Bo did not know how to swim from the get-go and only recently has begun to test the waters, so to speak. However, according to his trainer, Dawn Sylvia, he has mastered many basic commands, including sit, down, shake and roll over.

How did Bo get his name?

First lady Michelle Obama’s father’s nickname was “Diddley.”

Malia and Sasha have a cousin with a cat named Bo.

Malia and Sasha have a cousin with a cat named Diddley.

All of the above

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The correct answer is D: All of the above. The origin of Bo's name has multiple roots, and of course he also shares the same initials as both the president and the president's father.

The White House recently released what type of collector's item featuring Bo?

Silver coin

Postage stamp

Baseball card

Lunch box

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The correct answer is C: Baseball card. Bo made his mark in June 2009 on a "baseball card," which is also available via download from the White House Web site. The front features the first official portrait of the dog, while the back includes stats and facts, such as his favorite foods and hobbies.

Which media outlet reported the following first impressions of Bo: "(He's) a handsome little guy. Well suited for formal occasions at the White House, he's got tuxedo-black fur, with a white chest, white paws and a rakish white goatee."

The New York Times

PEOPLE Magazine

The Chicago Tribune

The Washington Post

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The correct answer is D: The Washington Post. Among print media outlets, The Washington Post's Manuel Roig-Franzia nabbed exclusive, initial access to Bo.

The president and the first dog have both made guest appearances in which of the following pop culture channels:

Marvel comic books

Saturday Night Live

Broadway musical

Fashion Week

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The correct answer is A: Marvel comic books. A self-proclaimed comics fan, the commander in chief was recently featured in an issue of Amazing Spider-man (which sold over a half a million copies!). But Bo is fast on the president's heels with his own upcoming guest appearance in Marvel's Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers. The comic focuses on super-powered pets, and Bo will play a key role in their race to save the universe.

When NBC's Brian Williams recently visited the White House for an interview with the Obamas, Bo showed off what type of trick:

Fetch

Shake

Roll over

Play dead

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The correct answer is B: Shake. Ever the polite and diplomatic pup, Bo showed off his skills and extended his paw to the seasoned journalist ... and also nearly tripped his master after getting underfoot during a walk-and-talk portion of the interview!

True or False: The Obamas were the first family to take Bo under their wing.

True

False

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The correct answer is B: False. Originally named "Charlie," the dog that would become Bo was initially taken in by a different owner. However, he was returned to the breeder after the woman's existing Portie did not take to the new pup.

During a recent press gathering in the White House Rose Garden, Bo greeted reporters in which of the following ways:

Incessant barking

Relieving himself

Chewing on a microphone

Sleeping

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The correct answer is C: Chewing on a microphone. Who needs tennis balls when there are dozens of camera mics to choose from instead? True to his puppy nature, Bo showed off his playful side, turning one reporter's fuzzy boom mic into his latest chew toy.

Bo's favorite food was reportedly tomatoes, but this was actually said in jest in light of his tendency to invade the Obamas' vegetable garden. In truth, tomatoes can be a toxic choice when consumed by a dog, along with which of the following?

Chocolate

Grapes

Onions

All of the above

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The correct answer is D: All of the above. All of these foods, along with many others, are definite no-no's when it comes to doggy dining options for Bo. They can trigger a number of health problems, ranging from vomiting and digestive issues to coma and death.

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