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 for the plant that pineapples grow on?
A) Ananas comosus
B) Ananas excellentus
C) Ananas fruitius
D) Ananas tropicalis

Question 2. What do the purple flowers and smaller leaves of pineapple plants form as they grow?
A) The outer peel of the pineapple fruit
B) The "eyes" of the pineapple fruit
C) The crown of the pineapple fruit
D) The fleshy, yellow inside of the pineapple fruit

Question 3. How do farmers prepare the soil for planting pineapples?
A) By planting the cuttings directly in the soil
B) By planting the cuttings in holes in the soil
C) By laying a covering of heavy paper or plastic over the soil and planting the cuttings through holes in the covering
D) By spraying the soil with a chemical solution

Question 4. What is the fiber from pineapple leaves used for in the Philippines?
A) Baked desserts
B) Wine
C) A delicate fabric called piña cloth
D) Juice

Question 5. What is the outer peel of a ripe pineapple like?
A) Soft and yellow
B) Delicate and purple
C) Tough and green
D) Tough and brown