Sample Questions

What is the main purpose of the article?

1.     To describe the variety of bees and what bees do
2.     To explain the ways pollen is used by bees
3.     To show the ways bees communicate with each other
4.     To show what different species of bees look like

The correct answer is: A

According to the article, what can animals of the same species do?

1.    Travel in groups over long distances
2.    Live together in homes such as hives
3.    Mate with each other and give birth
4.    Find food for their young

The correct answer is: C

On page 3, the article says that some bees "sparkle in the sun." This means that these bees

1.    like to fly in the daytime
2.    have unusual markings
3.    prefer warm weather
4.    look very shiny

The correct answer is: D

Question 4 of 5:

On page 4, the article says, "Many animals spread pollen." This means that many animals

1.    like to eat pollen
2.    move pollen around
3.    create their own pollen
4.    spend time looking for pollen

The correct answer is: B

Question 5 of 5 :

What is one way stingless bees gather pollen?

1.    By brushing against the flower's seeds
2.    By drinking nectar from orchids
3.    By shaking themselves inside the flower
4.    By rubbing against bees that sting

The correct answer is: C