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 subfamily do hamsters belong to?
A) Cricetidae
B) Cricetinae
C) Cricetina
D) Criceti

Question 2. How do hamsters in the wild typically spend their days?
A) Underground
B) Above ground
C) Sleeping
D) Hunting

Question 3. What do hamsters eat in the wild?
A) Seeds, fruits, and vegetables
B) Insects
C) Commercial hamster food
D) Both A and B

Question 4. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?
A) Food hoarding
B) Scent marking
C) Ultrasonic communication
D) All of the above

Question 5. How do hamsters use their sense of smell?
A) To distinguish between the sexes
B) To locate food
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above