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 the correct name for the female peafowl?
A) Peacock
B) Peahen
C) Peachick
D) None of the above

Question 2. What is the main purpose of a peacock's colorful plumage display?
A) To attract females for mating
B) To look bigger and intimidating to predators
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Question 3. What is the national bird of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
A) Indian peafowl
B) Green peafowl
C) Congo peafowl
D) None of the above

Question 4. Why are green peafowl considered endangered?
A) They have a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigmentation in their plumage
B) They are hunted and their habitat has been reduced
C) They have spurs on their feet that are primarily used to fight with other males
D) None of the above

Question 5. What do peafowl eat?
A) Seeds and insects
B) Flower petals and small reptiles
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above