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 is the main way that hawks get their food?
A) They hunt and kill animals
B) They scavenge for food
C) They gather seeds and berries
D) They fish

Question 2. How are hawks related to eagles, kites, harriers, buzzards, and some vultures?
A) They are closely related
B) They are distantly related
C) They are not related
D) They are predators of these birds

Question 3. What are two typical hawks?
A) The sharp-shinned hawk and Cooper's hawk
B) The red-tailed hawk and the peregrine falcon
C) The osprey and the goshawk
D) The sparrowhawk and the kestrel

Question 4. What do hawks eat besides songbirds and poultry?
A) Rodents, insects, and other pests
B) Small mammals and reptiles
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 5. What do some people think about hawks?
A) They are harmful because they eat songbirds and poultry
B) They are useful to humans because they eat pests
C) They are not interesting to watch
D) They are aggressive