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 order do cuckoos belong to?
A) Passeriformes
B) Cuculiformes
C) Columbiformes
D) Apodiformes

Question 2. What is the cuckoo family known for?
A) nest-parasitism
B) long tails
C) strong legs
D) singing ability

Question 3. What is the common cuckoo?
A) a greyish bird with a long tail
B) a reddish bird with a short tail
C) a black and white bird with a long tail
D) a brown and white bird with a short tail

Question 4. What does the common cuckoo like to eat?
A) seeds and berries
B) small insects
C) hairy caterpillars
D) fish

Question 5. How often does the common cuckoo moult?
A) once a year
B) twice a year
C) every six months
D) every three months