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 are adult male and female chickens called?
A) Rooster and hen
B) Duck and goose
C) Cow and bull
D) Pig and hog

Question 2. What is a characteristic of a rooster that differentiates it from a hen?
A) Roosters are larger and have larger combs on their heads
B) Roosters have shorter, duller feathers
C) Roosters have the same colored neck feathers as hens
D) Roosters do not crow

Question 3. How far can chickens usually fly?
A) Up to 60 meters
B) Up to 100 meters
C) Up to 200 meters
D) They cannot fly

Question 4. What is a rooster's crowing used for?
A) To signal to other roosters and establish territory
B) To communicate with hens
C) To warn of predators
D) All of the above

Question 5. What do chickens eat?
A) Grains, seeds, and fruit
B) Meat and dairy products
C) Only insects
D) Worms, fruit, grain, seeds, insects, snails, acorns, slugs, and similar foods