Kaplan reading(P189-196).doc

Typical lemurs are primates with bodies similar to those monkeys but pointed muzzles and large eyes; most have with pointed tails. Their fur is woolly and may be colored red, gray, brown or black. The name of the lemur stems from the Latin lemures, the Roman name for vampire-like ghosts of the dead which these large-eyed creatures were thought to resemble. Found only off the east coast Africa on the island of Madagascar and neighboring islands, lemurs spend some time on the ground but most often are in the trees, building nests high in the branches. Besides leaves, lemurs eat eggs, fruit, insects, and small animals. They are active throughout the day and night and are reputed to be gentle, friendly creatures. Besides typical lemurs, the lemur family includes avahi, aye-aye, loris and galogo. However, contrary to popular belief, the so-called flying lemur is not even a primate, much less a true lemur; it is , in fact, a member of an altogether different order of mammals known as Dermoptera. 1. The style of the passage is most like that found in a A. biology textbook B. novel about Madagascar C. zoologist’s diary D. tourist’s guidebook E. personal letter 2. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. The Lemur: Friend or Foe B. Madagascar’s Loneliest Hunters C. Facts About Lemurs D. African Vampires E. The Diet of the Lemur 3. According to the passage, all of the following are true about lemurs EXCEPT A. they spend much of their time in trees B. most have long, bushy tails. C. the flying lemur is not a true lemur D. they eat only fruits and leaves E. the body of the lemur resembles the body of the monkey 4. The passage suggests that A. the typical lemur is a member of an order of mammals known as Dermoptera B. flying lemurs are only active during the night C. the lemur is not an aggressive animal D. lemurs spend most oft their time on the ground E. flying lemurs can only be found on Madagasca