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 family does the Brussels sprout belong to?
A) Cabbage family
B) Lettuce family
C) Mustard family
D) Carrot family

Question 2. How are Brussels sprouts usually eaten?
A) Raw
B) Cooked
C) Pickled
D) Fermented

Question 3. What are the nutritional benefits of Brussels sprouts?
A) They are a good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and K
B) They are a good source of protein, iron, calcium, and potassium
C) They are a good source of carbohydrates, fats, and sodium
D) They have no nutritional value

Question 4. How do Brussels sprouts grow?
A) They grow as annuals and produce small heads similar to cabbage but measuring only 25 to 40 mm in diameter
B) They grow as perennials and produce large heads similar to cabbage measuring over 40 mm in diameter
C) They grow as biennials and produce yellow flowers with four petals
D) They grow as shrubs and produce berries

Question 5. What are common methods of cooking Brussels sprouts?
A) Boiling, steaming, stir frying, grilling, slow cooking, or roasting
B) Frying, baking, grilling, boiling, or steaming
C) Boiling, frying, grilling, or baking
D) Steaming, boiling, or frying