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 a spider's main method of catching prey?
A) Chasing and overpowering it
B) Using venom to subdue it
C) Weaving a silk web to trap it
D) Digesting it outside of its body

Question 2. How do spiders digest their food?
A) By breaking it down inside their body
B) By swallowing it whole
C) By using venom to dissolve it
D) By covering it with digestive juices and sucking up the liquid

Question 3. What are spinnerets?
A) Silk-making organs found on spiders
B) Poison glands found on spiders
C) Venomous fangs found on spiders
D) Claws found on the tips of spider legs

Question 4. Are all spider venom harmful to humans?
A) Yes
B) No
C) It depends on the species of spider
D) It depends on the size of the spider

Question 5. What is the main source of food for spiders?
A) Other spiders
B) Insects
C) Small rodents
D) Birds