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 is a kayak propelled?
A) By manpower
B) By a double-bladed paddle
C) By a single-bladed paddle
D) By an engine

Question 2. Who originally used kayaks?
A) Native hunters in sub-Arctic regions
B) Inuit, Aleut, and Eskimo hunters
C) Native Ainu hunters
D) All of the above

Question 3. How many paddlers can fit in a kayak?
A) One or two
B) Two or three
C) One or three
D) It depends on the size of the kayak

Question 4. What is the purpose of a spray skirt or waterproof garment in a kayak?
A) To protect the paddler from waves and spray
B) To attach securely to the edges of the cockpit
C) To allow the boat to roll upright again without filling with water
D) All of the above

Question 5. How do kayaks differ from canoes?
A) Kayaks are propelled by single-bladed paddles and canoes are propelled by double-bladed paddles
B) Kayaks are propelled by double-bladed paddles and canoes are propelled by single-bladed paddles
C) Kayaks are designed for one or two paddlers and canoes are designed for one paddler
D) Kayaks are covered boats and canoes are open boats