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 long is an adult porcupine?
A) 10 cm
B) 20 cm
C) 30 cm
D) 50 cm

Question 2. How much can a porcupine weigh?
A) 4.5 kg
B) 9 kg
C) 13 kg
D) Any of the above

Question 3. What are the quills on a porcupine's body made of?
A) Sharp bones
B) Modified hairs
C) Soft fur
D) None of the above

Question 4. What do porcupines like to eat?
A) Nuts and berries
B) Grains and seeds
C) Trees and woody shrubs
D) Insects and worms

Question 5. What is the most formidable predator of the porcupine?
A) Bobcat
B) Coyote
C) Cougar
D) Fisher