Summative Test of Chapter 1

Read the following text to answer the question number 1 – 5!

PART 1

The Proboscis Monkey – A Hilarious and Endangered Primate Species of Borneo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbkkdsim5y

What do you get when you cross a clown a pot-bellied pig and Pinocchio? The answer a proboscis monkey. These hilarious primates are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and are known for their unique physical features including their long pendulous noses, Pot Bellies and reddish-brown fur.

But despite their comical appearance these primates are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. These monkeys prefer to live in Mangrove forests which are found along the coast of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys are the ultimate comedians of the primate world with their long floppy noses that can grow up to seven inches in length. They're the ultimate clown Act. But did you know that the size of the nose varies between males and females? It may seem hard to believe but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy pendulous noses to attract mates.

… to be continued in the next questions

Question: Based on the text above, a distinctive physical feature of proboscis monkey mentioned in the text is . . . .

• blue eyes

• long pendulous nose

• stripped fur

• short hair

The Proboscis Monkey – A Hilarious and Endangered Primate Species of Borneo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbkkdsim5y

What do you get when you cross a clown a pot-bellied pig and Pinocchio? The answer a proboscis monkey. These hilarious primates are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and are known for their unique physical features including their long pendulous noses, Pot Bellies and reddish-brown fur.

But despite their comical appearance these primates are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. These monkeys prefer to live in Mangrove forests which are found along the coast of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys are the ultimate comedians of the primate world with their long floppy noses that can grow up to seven inches in length. They're the ultimate clown Act. But did you know that the size of the nose varies between males and females? It may seem hard to believe but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy pendulous noses to attract mates.

Question: Based on the text, the proboscis monkeys primarily found their meal in . . . .

• the Amazon rainforest

• the African sabana

• the rainforest of Borneo

• the mountains of Nepal

PART 1

The Proboscis Monkey – A Hilarious and Endangered Primate Species of Borneo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbkkdsim5y

What do you get when you cross a clown a pot-bellied pig and Pinocchio? The answer a proboscis monkey. These hilarious primates are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and are known for their unique physical features including their long pendulous noses, Pot Bellies and reddish-brown fur.

But despite their comical appearance these primates are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. These monkeys prefer to live in Mangrove forests which are found along the coast of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys are the ultimate comedians of the primate world with their long floppy noses that can grow up to seven inches in length. They're the ultimate clown Act. But did you know that the size of the nose varies between males and females? It may seem hard to believe but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy pendulous noses to attract mates.

Question: The proboscis monkeys considered as "the ultimate comedians of the primate world" because . . . .

• they perform tricks in circuses

• their movements are clumsy and fun

• they have long, floppy noses and pot-bellied appearance

• they can duplicate human voice

PART 1

The Proboscis Monkey – A Hilarious and Endangered Primate Species of Borneo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbkkdsim5y

What do you get when you cross a clown a pot-bellied pig and Pinocchio? The answer a proboscis monkey. These hilarious primates are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and are known for their unique physical features including their long pendulous noses, Pot Bellies and reddish-brown fur.

But despite their comical appearance these primates are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. These monkeys prefer to live in Mangrove forests which are found along the coast of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys are the ultimate comedians of the primate world with their long floppy noses that can grow up to seven inches in length. They're the ultimate clown Act. But did you know that the size of the nose varies between males and females? It may seem hard to believe but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy pendulous noses to attract mates.

Question: The threats proboscis monkeys which are mentioned in the text are . . . .

• climate change and competition

• habitat loss and hunting

• predation by larger animals

• competition for food with other primates

PART 1

The Proboscis Monkey – A Hilarious and Endangered Primate Species of Borneo

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbkkdsim5y

What do you get when you cross a clown a pot-bellied pig and Pinocchio? The answer a proboscis monkey. These hilarious primates are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and are known for their unique physical features including their long pendulous noses, Pot Bellies and reddish-brown fur.

But despite their comical appearance these primates are in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. These monkeys prefer to live in Mangrove forests which are found along the coast of Borneo. Proboscis monkeys are the ultimate comedians of the primate world with their long floppy noses that can grow up to seven inches in length. They're the ultimate clown Act. But did you know that the size of the nose varies between males and females? It may seem hard to believe but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy pendulous noses to attract mates.

Question: Based on the text, the possible impact of habitat loss on proboscis monkey population in Borneo is . . . .

• It could lead to a change in their diet

•   It could force them to migrate to urban areas

• It could increase their population due to adaptation

• It could result in a decline in their population and risk of extinction

Read the following text to answer the question number 6 – 10.

PART 2

The nose is not just for show it also helps the monkey breathe when it's raining. Proboscis monkeys are social animals and live in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant male who's responsible for protecting the group and mating with the females, but the real stars of the show are the females who are the primary caregivers of the young and have a close bond with them.

When a baby proboscis monkey is born it has a bright blue face that makes it look like a Smurf. As the baby grows, its face turns pink or reddish brown and its distinctive nose starts to grow. They communicate through vocalizations such as honking grunting and screaming. They also use body language such as raising their nose or tail to communicate with each other.

Question: The primary role of the dominant male in a proboscis monkey troop is . . . .

• finding food for the group

• grooming the young monkeys

• protecting the group and mating with the females

• teaching the young monkeys to communicate

Read the following text to answer the question number 6 – 10.

PART 2

The nose is not just for show it also helps the monkey breathe when it's raining. Proboscis monkeys are social animals and live in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant male who's responsible for protecting the group and mating with the females, but the real stars of the show are the females who are the primary caregivers of the young and have a close bond with them.

When a baby proboscis monkey is born it has a bright blue face that makes it look like a Smurf. As the baby grows, its face turns pink or reddish brown and its distinctive nose starts to grow. They communicate through vocalizations such as honking grunting and screaming. They also use body language such as raising their nose or tail to communicate with each other.

Question: The unique feature of a baby proboscis monkey has at birth is . . . .

• a long nose

• a bright blue face

• reddish-brown fur

• a pot belly

Read the following text to answer the question number 6 – 10.

PART 2

The nose is not just for show it also helps the monkey breathe when it's raining. Proboscis monkeys are social animals and live in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant male who's responsible for protecting the group and mating with the females, but the real stars of the show are the females who are the primary caregivers of the young and have a close bond with them.

When a baby proboscis monkey is born it has a bright blue face that makes it look like a Smurf. As the baby grows, its face turns pink or reddish brown and its distinctive nose starts to grow. They communicate through vocalizations such as honking grunting and screaming. They also use body language such as raising their nose or tail to communicate with each other.

Question: Based on the text, the proboscis monkeys have developed various vocalizations and body language as part of their communication methods probably . . . .

• to adapt to living in dense rainforests where visibility is limited

• to intimidate predators with loud noises

• to conserve energy in a harsh environment

•   to compete with other primates for resources

Read the following text to answer the question number 6 – 10.

PART 2

The nose is not just for show it also helps the monkey breathe when it's raining. Proboscis monkeys are social animals and live in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant male who's responsible for protecting the group and mating with the females, but the real stars of the show are the females who are the primary caregivers of the young and have a close bond with them.

When a baby proboscis monkey is born it has a bright blue face that makes it look like a Smurf. As the baby grows, its face turns pink or reddish brown and its distinctive nose starts to grow. They communicate through vocalizations such as honking grunting and screaming. They also use body language such as raising their nose or tail to communicate with each other.

Question: Based on text, the appearance of a baby proboscis monkey change as it grows older. The change is that . . . .

• its face changes from blue to pink or reddish-brown, and its nose starts to grow

• its fur turns from black to white, and it loses its tail

• its eyes change color from blue to green, and its ears grow larger

• its nose shrinks, and its fur becomes darker

PART 2

The nose is not just for show it also helps the monkey breathe when it's raining. Proboscis monkeys are social animals and live in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant male who's responsible for protecting the group and mating with the females, but the real stars of the show are the females who are the primary caregivers of the young and have a close bond with them.

When a baby proboscis monkey is born it has a bright blue face that makes it look like a Smurf. As the baby grows, its face turns pink or reddish brown and its distinctive nose starts to grow. They communicate through vocalizations such as honking grunting and screaming. They also use body language such as raising their nose or tail to communicate with each other.

Question: Considering the social structure of proboscis monkey troops, the possible benefits and challenge of living in a group by a dominant male is . . . .

• Benefits include better protection and resource sharing; challenges include potential conflict over leadership and mating rights

• Benefits include more freedom for females; challenges include difficulty finding food

• Benefits include less competition for mates; challenges include isolation from other groups

• Benefits include individual autonomy; challenges include lack of social bonds