Australia Test Prep

What is the dingo considered to be for some Australians?

• A cultural icon in need of protection

• A harmless pet

• An extinct species

• A common household animal

For what reason have dingoes been a source of aggravation for farmers?

• They are overpopulated

• They have been attacking farm animals

• They are stealing crops

• They are loud and disruptive

How have dingoes been significant to the Aboriginal people?

• They are used as hunting companions

• They are considered pests

• They are a symbol of protection

• They are trained as guide animals

What roles do dingoes play in Indigenous communities according to the text?

• They are considered pests and a danger to the community.

• They serve as companions, physical protectors, spiritual protectors, hunters, and provide warmth.

• They are primarily used for hunting and not considered part of the community.

• They are not present in Indigenous communities.

What is the main reason dingoes are considered a risk of becoming endangered?

• Due to their increasing population and threat to humans.

• Because of the bounties set up by farmers.

• Because they are not native to the area they inhabit.

• Due to natural disasters affecting their habitat.

What is Tim Eggbele's opinion on dingoes being a danger to humans?

• He believes they are dangerous and should be avoided.

• He thinks they are aggressive and unpredictable.

• He states that they are shy and not a danger if people take the time to get to know them.

• He suggests that they are only dangerous to farm animals.

What argument do dingo activists make regarding the recent pursuit of sheep by dingoes?

• Dingoes are naturally aggressive and cannot be stopped from hunting sheep.

• The decrease in wild food supply has left dingoes with no choice but to go after agricultural animals.

• Farmers are not taking adequate measures to protect their sheep.

• Sheep are an invasive species and dingoes are helping to control their population.

What does Yanling Millcroph suggest as a solution to change people's perception of dingoes?

• Offering a higher bounty for each dingo pelt.

• Relocating dingoes to areas where they are not a threat to livestock.

• Education and compassion towards dingoes.

• Strict laws to prevent people from attacking dingoes.

Based on the information in the article, what is most likely the author’s purpose in “Dingoes - Dangerous or Desperate?

• to persuade people to adopt dingoes

• to explain a new method of training dingoes

• to inform farmers about a potential problem

• to explain both sides of the dingo issue

Which statement BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• The author believes that dingoes make excellent pets.

• The author discussed the danger to farm animals, and the decrease in food supply.

• The author provides examples of dingoes that have been trained by farmers.

• The author cited several cases of sheep attacks by dingoes.