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 group of animals do shrews belong to?
A) Rodents
B) Insectivores
C) Birds of prey
D) Reptiles

Question 2. Where do shrews typically live?
A) In the desert
B) In moist places north of the equator
C) In the tropics
D) In the mountains

Question 3. What are some characteristics of shrews?
A) They have brownish gray fur and sharp teeth, with a pointed snout overhanging the lower lip
B) They have white fur and sharp teeth, with a round snout overhanging the lower lip
C) They have black fur and dull teeth, with a pointed snout overhanging the lower lip
D) They have brownish gray fur and dull teeth, with a round snout overhanging the lower lip

Question 4. How many young does a female shrew usually give birth to at a time?
A) 1
B) 2 to 10
C) 11 to 20
D) More than 20

Question 5. What do shrews usually eat?
A) Insects
B) Seeds
C) Fruits
D) More than their body weight in food each day