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 cucumber related to?
A) Carrots and onions
B) Melons, squashes, and pumpkins
C) Apples and pears
D) Potatoes and beets

Question 2. How does the cucumber grow?
A) It grows as a bush with a short stem
B) It grows as a creeping vine that wraps around supports
C) It grows in a soilless medium, sprawling along the ground
D) It grows in a container or pot

Question 3. How is the cucumber classified in botanical terms?
A) As a fruit
B) As a vegetable
C) As a pepo, a type of botanical berry
D) As a legume

Question 4. How is the cucumber typically eaten?
A) Cooked as a side dish
B) Raw in salads and sandwiches
C) Preserved through pickling or salting and vinegar
D) Cooked in soups and stews

Question 5. What vitamins can be found in the green peel of the cucumber?
A) Vitamin B and C
B) Vitamin C and D
C) Vitamin A and C
D) Vitamin D and E