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 kind of animal is a beaver?
A) Rodent
B) Marsupial
C) Carnivore
D) Reptile
Question 2. What is a characteristic of beavers?
A) They are nocturnal
B) They are semi-aquatic
C) They are desert dwellers
D) They are arboreal
Question 3. Why did the European traders want beaver fur?
A) For clothing
B) For felting
C) For decoration
D) For food
Question 4. What did the Native Americans want in exchange for beaver fur?
A) Money
B) Food
C) Metal tools
D) Clothing
Question 5. Where do beavers live?
A) Throughout North America and Europe
B) In North America only
C) In Europe and Asia only
D) In small numbers throughout Scandinavia and central Russia