1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What group of birds do geese belong to?
A) Waterfowl
B) Wildfowl
C) Seabirds
D) Songbirds

Question 2. What are some common species of goose?
A) Canada goose, the greylag, the barnacle goose, and the snow goose
B) Mallard, teal, and wigeon
C) Pigeon, dove, and sparrow
D) Osprey, eagle, and hawk

Question 3. How are geese used by humans?
A) For hunting, for their meat, and for their feathers
B) For racing, for their eggs, and for their feathers
C) For racing, for their meat, and for their eggs
D) For hunting, for their eggs, and for their feathers

Question 4. How long do geese live?
A) 2-5 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 15-20 years

Question 5. How do geese compare in size to ducks and swans?
A) Geese are larger than ducks and swans
B) Geese are smaller than ducks and swans
C) Geese are the same size as ducks and swans
D) It depends on the species of goose