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. Where are the greatest concentrations of rattlesnakes found?
A) Southeast Asia
B) North and South America
C) Europe
D) Australia

Question 2. What is the most distinctive feature of rattlesnakes?
A) Their size
B) Their venom
C) Their color and pattern
D) Their rattle

Question 3. In what types of environments can rattlesnakes be found?
A) Desert sands and grasslands
B) Scrub brush and rocky hills
C) Swamplands and meadows
D) All of the above

Question 4. How do rattlesnakes spend the winter in colder climates?
A) By hibernating in dens
B) By migrating to warmer regions
C) By becoming nocturnal
D) By shedding their skin

Question 5. Are rattlesnakes nocturnal or diurnal?
A) Nocturnal
B) Diurnal
C) Both nocturnal and diurnal
D) It depends on the species