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 an octopus?
A) A type of mollusk
B) A type of fish
C) A type of reptile
D) A type of amphibian

Question 2. What do octopuses use for defense against predators?
A) Hiding, fleeing quickly, expelling ink, or using colour-changing camouflage
B) Spitting acid, biting, or using electrical charges
C) Burying themselves in sand, puffing up their body, or lashing their tail
D) Vibrating their body, releasing pheromones, or making loud noises

Question 3. How many arms do octopuses have?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Eight
D) Ten

Question 4. Are octopuses venomous?
A) Yes, all octopuses are venomous
B) No, octopuses are not venomous
C) Only some octopuses are venomous
D) It is not known

Question 5. How many octopuses are in the genus Octopus?
A) Less than 50
B) More than 50 but less than 100
C) More than 100 but less than 200
D) More than 200