Can your dog eat chocolate? No! Can your cat eat grapes? Absolutely not! If you are a pet owner in Korea, knowing these answers might just land you an award — or at least a very official certificate proving you are a qualified "fur parent." The Seoul Metropolitan Government opened registration on Monday for its eighth annual Pet Ownership Ability Test, a quirky, competitive exam designed to see who truly understands their companion animals. The free test, which has grown from a modest 189-person classroom trial in 2019 to become a massive virtual event, will accommodate 5,000 applicants this year on a first-come, first-served basis. For local pet lovers, the stakes are surprisingly high. The online written exam, scheduled for Sept. 6, consists of 50 grueling questions drafted by veterinarians and animal behavioral experts. Applicants are split into canine and feline divisions, facing questions that cover everything from animal protection laws and neighborhood "petiquette" to complex nutritional science information and how to cope with pet loss. To prevent cheating and settle ties, the c