God Created the Island of Mauritius

Where are the Mascarene Islands located?

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Arctic Ocean

Which island is governed by France among the Mascarene Islands?

• Mauritius

• Rodrigues

• Réunion

• Madagascar

How far is Mauritius from the African island of Madagascar?

• 500 miles east

• 2,450 miles southwest

• 384 miles

• 140 miles

What surrounds the Mauritius coastline on all sides except the south?

• Mountains

• Coral reefs

• Deserts

• Forests

What is the size comparison of the islands of Mauritius and Réunion combined to a U.S. state?

• The size of Texas

• The size of Rhode Island

• Two-thirds the size of Rhode Island

• The size of California

What natural features are found within the park mentioned in the text?

• Deserts and lakes

• Waterfalls and sand dunes

• Mountains and rivers

• Forests and caves

What colors are the sand dunes made of in the park?

• Red, brown, yellow, and black

• Green, blue, purple, and orange

• Red, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, and violet

• White, gray, pink, and turquoise

What is the average summer temperature on the island of Mauritius?

• 72 degrees

• 79 degrees

• 85 degrees

• 68 degrees

What type of species is the ornate day gecko?

• Migratory species

• Endemic species

• Invasive species

• Extinct species

What was the dodo, which became extinct around 1681?

• A large member of the pigeon family

• A type of reptile

• A species of wild turkey

• A kind of fish