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 is the most likely species that the asp mentioned in the article refers to?
A) Egyptian cobra
B) Asp viper
C) Adders
D) Hibernating snakes

Question 2. What is the main characteristic of the asp's appearance?
A) A turned-up snout
B) Shiny yellow irises
C) Small shield-like structures on its head
D) A long, thin body

Question 3. What is the main food source for asp vipers?
A) Rodents
B) Lizards
C) Tiny birds
D) All of the above

Question 4. How often do wild asp vipers typically feed?
A) Every week
B) Every three to four weeks
C) Every month
D) Every day

Question 5. How do asp vipers typically catch their prey?
A) By chasing it down
B) By ambushing it
C) By using their venomous bite
D) By using their sticky tongues to extract insects from their tunnels