Beekeeping Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage?

What is the author's most likely purpose for writing this piece?

• to provide a practical guide for starting a beekeeping hobby

• to argue for more local beekeeping programs around the world

• to speak out against the use of honey bees in agriculture

• to raise awareness about the effects of beekeeping

How do the photo and caption on page 1 support understanding of the text?

What primary purpose does the sidebar on page 3 serve?

• It provides additional information about a topic related to beekeeping.

• It gives a specific example of one of the harmful effects of beekeeping.

• It lends credibility to the author by giving quotes and statistics.

• It warns readers about one of the dangers of hobby beekeeping.

Cite specific evidence from the text with some of the positive or helpful effects of beekeeping on humans.

Cite specific evidence from the text with some of the positive or helpful effects of beekeeping on the environment.

Cite specific evidence from the text with some of the negative or harmful effects of beekeeping on humans.

Cite specific evidence from the text with some of the negative or harmful effects of beekeeping on the environment.

Part A: Which of the following claims is best supported by evidence in the passage?

• Bees can sting when they feel threatened.

• Honey bees are excellent pollinators.

• Humans rely on products created by bees.

• Honey bees help invasive plants to spread.

What evidence does the author use to support the claim in Part A from question 6?