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