Which statement best describes the Norway Rat’s eyes?

• A. Large eyes
• B. Small eyes
• C. No eyes
• D. Bright red eyes

Answer: (B)

This item tests how eye size relates to a rat’s lifestyle. Norway rats are primarily nocturnal and rely more on smell, hearing, and whiskers than on sharp daytime vision. Because bright, detailed vision isn’t essential in darkness, their eyes are relatively small and not a dominant feature of their anatomy. Large eyes would suggest strong daytime vision, which isn’t typical for a nocturnal rodent. Having no eyes would be an extreme adaptation seen in some cave-dwelling species, not in Norway rats, and bright red eyes aren’t a defining or consistent trait. So, small eyes best describe the Norway rat.