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 is the scientific name of bees?
A) Apis mellifera
B) Hymenoptera
C) Eusocial
D) Apiculture

Question 2. What is the function of a drone bee?
A) To mate with the queen bee
B) To collect pollen from flowers
C) To protect the hive
D) To produce honey

Question 3. What is the home of a bee colony called?
A) Nest
B) Hive
C) Swarm
D) Nest

Question 4. How many pairs of wings do bees have?
A) One pair
B) Two pairs
C) Three pairs
D) Four pairs

Question 5. What is the special jelly that the queen bee eats when she is young called?
A) Royal jelly
B) Honey
C) Pollen
D) Nectar