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 are the four types of beets?
A) Garden beets, sugar beets, Swiss chard, and mangel-wurzel
B) Red beets, white beets, yellow beets, and green beets
C) Round beets, oblong beets, triangle beets, and square beets
D) Small beets, medium beets, large beets, and extra large beets

Question 2. What is the scientific name for the beet plant?
A) Beta vulgaris
B) Beta spinach
C) Spinach vulgaris
D) Vulgaris spinach

Question 3. What is the root of a garden beet like?
A) Thick and round
B) Thin and elongated
C) Thin and round
D) Thick and elongated

Question 4. What are the leaves of a garden beet a good source of?
A) Vitamins A and C
B) Vitamins B and D
C) Vitamins E and F
D) Vitamins G and H

Question 5. What is the most valuable type of beet?
A) Garden beet
B) Sugar beet
C) Swiss chard
D) Mangel-wurzel