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. How many species of parrots are there?
A) 372
B) 86
C) South America and Australasia
D) All of the above

Question 2. What is the main diet of most parrots?
A) Seeds and fruits
B) Nectar and soft fruits
C) Animals and carrion
D) All of the above

Question 3. Where do parrots usually nest?
A) In tree hollows
B) On the ground
C) In caves
D) In water

Question 4. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline in wild parrot populations?
A) Capture for the pet trade
B) Hunting
C) Habitat loss
D) All of the above are reasons for the decline in wild parrot populations.

Question 5. How long can some parrots live?
A) Up to 80 years
B) Up to 50 years
C) Up to 30 years
D) Up to 20 years