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 ox used for?
A) Plowing and transportation
B) Threshing grain and powering irrigation machines
C) Skidding logs in forests
D) All of the above

Question 2. How many oxen are typically yoked in a pair?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Question 3. How are oxen trained to respond to their teamster?
A) Through verbal commands and body language
B) By using a goad or whip
C) By using a long pole
D) All of the above

Question 4. Do working oxen require shoes?
A) Yes, always
B) No, never
C) Only in some countries
D) Only in certain weather conditions

Question 5. What is an advantage of using oxen for agricultural tasks compared to horses?
A) They can pull heavier loads
B) They can pull for a longer period of time
C) They are faster
D) They are able to balance on three legs while a farrier shoes the fourth