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. How are oysters typically served?
A) Raw
B) Cooked
C) Both raw and cooked
D) None of the above

Question 2. Why are oysters less commonly eaten nowadays?
A) They are not as nutritious as other foods
B) They are not as tasty as other foods
C) They are more expensive than other foods
D) They are not as widely available as other foods

Question 3. What are pearl oysters and mussels that resemble oysters called?
A) Types of bivalves
B) Unrelated to oysters
C) Oyster reefs
D) Spat

Question 4. How do oysters contribute to the marine ecosystem?
A) By providing habitat for many marine species
B) By being a prey species for larger animals
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 5. What are oyster larvae called when they attach to a surface?
A) Oysters
B) Spat
C) Oyster reefs
D) Bivalves