Would You Eat Insects Comprehension Questions

1. What is the main idea of the debate?

• A.) Most Americans do not eat insects.

• B.) Some bugs taste good.

• C.) Bugs can be healthy to eat.

• D.) Bugs are on the menu all around the world.

2. What is one reason the authors give to support the idea that more Americans should eat insects?

• A.) Eating insects is not new for many people around the world.

• B.) Americans grow up interested in bugs.

• C.) Fewer farmers are raising cows, chickens, and pigs.

• D.) Meat like beef is too expensive.

3. Which sentences support the correct answer to question 2? Choose TWO.

• A.) “People have been dining on insects for thousands of years.”

• B. ) “But insects are on the menu in about 140 countries around the world.”

• C. ) “One reason is that as kids, most of us learn to stay away from bugs.”

• D.) "Eating insects is also better for the environment than eating meat from cows, chickens, and pigs.”

4. Which is currently NOT a benefit of eating insects?

• A. ) Bugs are nutritious.

• B. ) Bugs are flavorful.

• C. ) Eating bugs is environmentally friendly.

• D.) Food made from bugs is inexpensive.

5. What is the main idea of the section “Wriggly Monsters”?

• A.) There are some challenges to making bug-eating popular in the U.S.

• B. ) Most people would never eat insects.

• C.) Using insects as a food source would benefit the world.

• D.) Eating insects is unhealthy and dangerous.

6. Which sentences support the correct answer to question 5? Choose TWO.

• A.) “Plus, insects grow and reproduce fast.”

• B.) “Our fear and disgust are survival tools—they keep us from eating things that could harm us.”

• C.) “There’s also a lot we still don’t know about how to farm and prepare bugs safely.”

• D.) “Now, there are more than 4,000 sushi restaurants across the country.”