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 are bananas used for?
A) Pies
B) Muffins
C) Cakes
D) All of the above

Question 2. Where are bananas first believed to have grown?
A) South America
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) Central America

Question 3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the banana plant?
A) It is a large herb
B) It has a woody trunk
C) It can grow up to 6 meters tall
D) It has leaves that are 3 to 3.5 meters long

Question 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of banana?
A) Common banana
B) Plantain
C) Pineapple
D) Cavendish

Question 5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of eating bananas?
A) They contain potassium
B) They are a good source of vitamin A
C) They are a good source of vitamin C
D) They have no nutritional value