A New Kind of Corn
  • 1. What does the word prevalent mean?
A) widespread
B) mild
C) unpopular
D) random
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a person's characteristics?
A) mother
B) tall
C) daring
D) young
  • 3. Which of these professionals works with agriculture?
A) Salesperson
B) Teacher
C) Nurse
D) Farmer
  • 4. Which definition means the OPPOSITE of disagrees?
A) differs in opinion
B) researches to find an answer
C) takes pleasure in
D) sees eye to eye
  • 5. What does the word advancements mean?
A) improvements
B) worsening
C) observations
D) keeping
  • 6. Which of the following sentences is an example of concerns someone might have at lunchtime?
A) I would like to have broccoli instead of fries.
B) I wonder if my chicken is cooked all the way.
C) I ordered a salad with the dressing on the side.
D) I have never ordered something I did not like.
  • 7. Which word means almost the SAME thing as resistance?
A) praise
B) trust
C) support
D) opposition
  • 8. What does the word inherit mean?
A) to receive from an ancestor
B) to give as a gift
C) to purchase at a store
D) to ask for help
  • 9. How do scientists make Bt corn?
A) The add an insect repellent to the corn.
B) They inject poison into the corn.
C) They add a sweetener to the corn.
D) They change the genetic code of corn.
  • 10. What does Bt corn produce that kills insects?
A) sweetener
B) genes
C) bacteria
D) poison
  • 11. All of the following are reasons why Bt corn is beneficial to farmers EXCEPT
A) it saves time and money.
B) the reduced need for pesticides.
C) it has been proven to be safe for consumers to eat.
D) they do not worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals.
  • 12. According to the article, what is the problem with Bt corn?
A) It costs too much money.
B) Bt corn kills only harmless insects.
C) There is no proof that Bt corn is safe to grow and eat.
D) It does not taste good.
  • 13. Based on what you read, what is the future of testing GM foods?
A) Testing will continue until they know if GM foods are safe for consumers.
B) Testing will only continue on root worm beetles.
C) Testing will continue as long as Bt corn makes money.
D) Testing is no longer needed.
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