The World in a Bottle

Which two details from the text support the main idea?

• A terrarium is easy to create, and terrariums were first named Wardian cases.

• A terrarium gets its name from the Greek work terra, and a terrarium is in a clear glass or plastic container.

• A terrarium is used as a home-decorating item, an Wardian cases replaced grenhouses in the Victorian era.

• A terrarium is a tiny ecosystem inside a container, and Dr. Ward accidentally discovered the terrarium.

Which describes a good terrarium?

• a new, clean container

• a large, clear container

• a recycled, used container

• an expensive, fancy container

What is the meaning of TRANSPARENT in paragraph 5?

• unbreakable

• gigantic

• clear

• open

How did Dr. Ward's study of the sphinx moth affect his decision to write a book?

• His studies of the sphinx moth caused his accidental discovery of the terrarium.

• His studies of the sphinx moth became popular during the Victorian era.

• His studies of the sphinx moth were published in the book.

• His studies of the sphinx moth were performed inside Wardian cases.

What happened to Dr. Ward's experimental terrarium?

• It became too dry.

• It required much care.

• It lasted for years.

• It bloomed too often.

For what reason does the author include information on the origin of the terrarium in the text?

• to help the reader understand its history.

• to provide directions about how to create it

• to show its importance in home decorating

• to tell the background of its inventor

What is the meaning of the word EXOTIC in paragraph 8?

• familiar

• unusual

• local

• unsteady

How did terrariums help plant collectors?

• Plant collectors could learn to build greenhouses.

• Terrariums allowed plant collectors to grow gardens.

• Plant collectors could experiment with saltwater and freshwater.

• Terrariums allowed plant collectors to safely travel with plants.