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. Where are hippopotamuses found?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) South America
D) Africa
Question 2. What does the name "hippopotamus" mean?
A) Big teeth
B) River horse
C) Big mouth
D) Swamp dweller
Question 3. How do hippopotamuses keep their temperature down?
A) By spending time in water
B) By eating ice
C) By sleeping in the shade
D) By rolling in mud
Question 4. What is a male hippopotamus called?
A) Bull
B) Cow
C) Calf
D) Herd
Question 5. What do hippopotamuses eat?
A) Meat
B) Fish
C) Grass
D) Fruits and vegetables