Middle Level ISEE Reading Practice Test 80

1. This passage is primarily about

• A. how and why birds migrate.
• B. using landmarks to navigate.
• C. reasons why birds fly at night.
• D. locating the right nesting and feeding sites.

2. All of the following prefer to migrate at night EXCEPT:

• A. thrushes.
• B. warblers.
• C. hawks.
• D. shorebirds.

3. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward migration?

• A. hostile
• B. admiring
• C. amused
• D. skeptical

4. The author suggests that most large-scale migration occurs at night primarily because

• A. there are few predators at night.
• B. birds can fly faster at night.
• C. birds are better able to take advantage of seasonal wind patterns at night.
• D. birds have good night vision.

5. The instinct to migrate is triggered primarily by

• A. longer days.
• B. warmer temperatures.
• C. increased activity of predators.
• D. insufficient food supplies.

6. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

• A. Migrations can take months to complete.
• B. Spring and fall are the times when birds migrate.
• C. Many species return to their exact nesting sites.
• D. During migration, instincts such as feeding and resting may be suppressed.