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. According to legend, where did hyacinths originate from?
A) Constantinople
B) Europe
C) Holland
D) The spilled blood of Hyacinth in Ancient Greek mythology

Question 2. What are hyacinths used for in perfume making?
A) Each colour flower has a unique fragrance
B) The Hyacinth is a member of the same family as the asparagus
C) Hyacinths originated from Turkey and the Middle East
D) The inedible bulbs contain oxalic acid and can cause skin irritation

Question 3. How many narrow untoothed leaves do most species of hyacinths have?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Two or three
D) None of the above

Question 4. How are the flowers of ornamental cultivars of hyacinths arranged?
A) Densely
B) Sparsely
C) In a raceme cluster at the top of the leafless stems
D) In a cluster of small bracts below each flower stalk

Question 5. What are the colours of hyacinths in cultivated varieties?
A) Blue
B) Pink
C) White
D) Green