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 spice is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus?
A) Ginger
B) Turmeric
C) Saffron
D) Cloves

Question 2. In what types of environments are crocuses native to?
A) Woodland, scrub, and meadows
B) Deserts and grasslands
C) Rainforests and swamps
D) Tundra and alpine regions

Question 3. What is the shape and color of a typical crocus flower?
A) Round and purple
B) Cup-shaped and white
C) Star-shaped and yellow
D) Tubular and lilac

Question 4. In what type of soil should crocus species and hybrids be planted?
A) Rich, moist soil
B) Sandy, dry soil
C) Gritty, well-drained soil
D) Clayey, heavy soil

Question 5. What is the financial community sometimes referred to as "crocuses"?
A) Companies or economic sectors that rise early after an economic downturn
B) Companies or economic sectors that fall early after an economic downturn
C) Companies or economic sectors that remain stable after an economic downturn
D) Companies or economic sectors that are not affected by an economic downturn