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 type of bird is a blue jay?
A) Passerine
B) Insectivore
C) Carnivore
D) Omnivore

Question 2. What does a blue jay eat?
A) Insects and fruits
B) Insects and seeds
C) Nuts and seeds
D) Grains and fruits

Question 3. What is the color of a blue jay's plumage?
A) Blue and white
B) Green and yellow
C) Brown and black
D) Lavender-blue and white

Question 4. How does the blue jay catch its food?
A) It uses its strong black bill to crack open nuts and seeds
B) It uses its sharp claws to catch insects
C) It catches food in its mouth while flying
D) It uses its wings to knock food out of trees

Question 5. How does a blue jay's crest change according to its mood?
A) It raises or lowers its crest
B) It flattens its crest to its head
C) It brushes out its crest
D) It changes the color of its crest