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 a mule?
A) A horse-donkey hybrid
B) A donkey-goat hybrid
C) A horse-cow hybrid
D) A horse-pig hybrid

Question 2. What are mules commonly used for?
A) Pulling carts and transportation
B) Riding and racing
C) Farming and agriculture
D) Military and police work

Question 3. Can mules become pregnant?
A) Yes, frequently
B) Yes, but it is rare
C) No, they are sterile
D) It is not known

Question 4. What physical characteristics do mules have?
A) A short thick head and long ears, like a donkey
B) A long neck and slender body, like a horse
C) A short mane and small hooves, like a pony
D) A mix of characteristics from both the horse and donkey parent

Question 5. What colors can mules come in?
A) Black, white, and grey
B) Bay, sorrel, and palomino
C) Dun, buckskin, and roan
D) All of the above