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 do Old World Monkeys primarily live?
A) South America
B) Africa and Asia
C) North America and Europe
D) Australia and New Guinea

Question 2. What is a group of monkeys called?
A) A troop
B) A tribe
C) A pack
D) Both a and b

Question 3. How do monkeys use their tails?
A) To help them swim
B) To wrap tightly around branches
C) To balance while climbing
D) All of the above

Question 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of monkeys?
A) They are intelligent and social animals
B) They are mostly vegetarian, with a preference for fruit
C) They live in forests and savannahs
D) They live in deserts

Question 5. What is the origin of the word "monkey"?
A) It is derived from a German story called "Roman de Renart"
B) It is derived from an African word for "bushmeat"
C) It is derived from a South Asian word for "brains"
D) It is derived from a Chinese word for "intelligent"