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. How are strawberries often eaten?
A) Fresh with cream
B) As a filling for pastries, pies, and cakes
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 2. What do strawberries contain?
A) Vitamin C
B) Iron
C) Other minerals
D) All of the above

Question 3. What do strawberry plants look like?
A) They grow close to the ground and have three hairy parts with jagged edges on their leaves.
B) They grow tall and have smooth leaves.
C) They grow in clusters and have purple flowers.
D) They grow on vines and have yellow flowers.

Question 4. How do strawberry plants grow?
A) The crown sends out runners that spread over the ground and form new roots.
B) They produce seeds that are dispersed by the wind.
C) They produce underground bulbs that grow into new plants.
D) They produce offshoots that grow into new plants.

Question 5. Are strawberries true berries?
A) Yes
B) No
C) It depends on the variety
D) It depends on how they are grown