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 scientific name of corn?
A) Zea mays
B) Triticum aestivum
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Cucumis sativus

Question 2. In what form do people typically eat corn?
A) As boiled or roasted ears
B) As ground kernels in dough
C) As dried kernels in a bag
D) As popcorn

Question 3. How do corn kernels vary in texture and flavor?
A) They are all the same
B) They are soft, hard, starchy, or sweet
C) They are yellow, red, or blue
D) They are all sweet

Question 4. What are the largest producers of corn in the world?
A) The United States, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina
B) France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom
C) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines
D) Canada, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa

Question 5. What other uses are there for parts of the corn plant besides food?
A) Medicine and cosmetics
B) Paper, fuel, and other products
C) Clothing and textiles
D) Building materials and furniture