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 animal is a bobcat?
A) Bird
B) Rodent
C) Cat
D) Fish

Question 2. What do bobcats usually eat?
A) Smaller animals such as rabbits and squirrels
B) Insects and plants
C) Large animals such as deer and elk
D) Fish and birds

Question 3. Are bobcats social animals?
A) Yes, they live in large groups
B) No, they are solitary animals
C) Yes, they mate for life
D) No, they mate only during specific times of the year

Question 4. How do bobcats kill their prey?
A) They use their sharp claws to tear their prey apart
B) They deliver a quick, lethal bite to the neck
C) They use their powerful jaws to crush the skull of their prey
D) They use a leaping pounce to deliver a deathblow

Question 5. Are bobcats still hunted for their fur?
A) Yes, in some areas they are still trapped for their fur
B) No, they are protected by law and cannot be hunted
C) Yes, they are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world
D) No, their fur is not as valuable as other wildcats