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 the national flower of both India and Vietnam?
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Tulip
D) Jasmine

Question 2. What is the predominant region where the Lotus flower is native to?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Europe

Question 3. What is the height of a Lotus flower when it grows fully?
A) 10 feet
B) 49 inches
C) 3 feet
D) 6 inches

Question 4. What is the Lotus flower's significance in Hindu culture?
A) It is considered a symbol of purity and grace.
B) It is believed to bring fertility and serenity.
C) It is believed that God and Goddesses ride on the Lotus flower.
D) All of the above

Question 5. What is the significance of the Lotus flower in Buddhist culture?
A) It represents re-birth and reemergence.
B) It symbolizes spiritual enlightenment.
C) Buddha appeared atop on the floating Lotus, and his first footsteps on Earth left Lotus blossoms.
D) All of the above