Lesson Assessment - Where's the Honey, Honey?

What is a synonym for ancient in this sentence?

Not much was left of the ancient town.

• tiny

• old

• quiet

Which of these words means chase from hiding?

• flush

• escort

• depth

What does the word wax most likely mean in this sentence?

People have used wax candles for hundreds of years.

• very tall

• fitting into a nice holder

• something made by bees

What does the word wilderness mean in this sentence?

The tourists were surprised by what they saw in the wilderness.

• new building

• old town

• natural place

Which of these words means accomplishing a goal?

• brittle

• effective

• whimper

Part A When it works with the Boran people, the honeyguide

• tries to open the hive itself.

• builds a nest of grasses.

• makes sure they can see it.

Part B Which sentence from the selection best supports your answer for Part A?

• Then it returns and lands where it can be seen.

• But these animals don't always get the message.

• But the bird is too small to break open the hive to get at the most of the delicious food inside.

The main reason the author wrote this selection is to

• entertain the reader.

• give information.

• express an opinion.

Leaving wax and grubs for the honeyguide is most like

• asking the bird to go away now.

• show the bird how to eat.

• paying the bird for helping.

Why are beehives hard to find for the Boran?

• Many Boran now live in cities.

• They can be almost anywhere.

• There are few trees in eastern Africa.