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 snowdrop?
A) A small white flower with six petals
B) A type of winter bulb
C) A small perennial herb
D) All of the above

Question 2. How many petals does a snowdrop flower have?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Ten
D) Twelve

Question 3. When do most snowdrop species flower?
A) In winter before the vernal equinox
B) In early spring
C) In late autumn
D) In summer

Question 4. How do snowdrops spread?
A) By forming bulb offsets
B) By dispersing seed
C) By animals disturbing the bulbs
D) All of the above

Question 5. What is the optimum flowering time for snowdrops?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) The religious feast of Candlemas