1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is a carriage?
A) A wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse drawn
B) A litter or sedan chair
C) A public passenger vehicle, such as a stagecoach or omnibus
D) A motor vehicle

Question 2. What is the purpose of a carriage?
A) To transport goods
B) To carry people in a private passenger vehicle
C) To provide transportation for the general public
D) Both a and c

Question 3. What are some characteristics of a carriage?
A) Light, fast, and smart
B) Heavy, large, and comfortable
C) Luxurious
D) All of the above

Question 4. What is the origin of the word "carriage"?
A) Old Northern French
B) Latin
C) Greek
D) German

Question 5. What is a rig?
A) A carriage with its horse
B) A carriage with its retinue of servants
C) A carriage together with the horses, harness, and attendants
D) A procession of carriages