Bees, Please

What is one main idea of the text?

• Beekeeping is difficult but rewarding work.

• There are two types of hives used by beekeepers

• If you like honey you should become a beekeeper.

• Beekeeping is less work than caring for other pets.

Which best explains the relationship between beekeepers and bees?

• Beekeepers keep bees from harming other people.

• Bees could not continue to live without beekeepers.

• Beekeepers use bees to grow plants, make honey, and kill other insects.

• Bees do not need much support, but beekeepers take care of their home.

Which detail explains why being calm is an important skill for beekeeping?

• "If wasps or hornets try to rob the hive, they kill them and remove the bodies." (Paragraph 5)

• "Beekeepers smoke their bees to sedate them and keep them from flying too much during inspections." (Paragraph 7)

• "Of course, from time to time, bees may get inside a beekeeper's suit." (Paragraph 10)

• "If your only goal is to be a guardian or steward over the bees, you can leave all the honey for the bees." (Paragraph 11)

The word "available" in paragraph 3 most closely means —

• easy to get

• stacked high

• sweet tasting.

• underground.

Which statement best describes a major difference between the structure of the articles "What's the Buzz About Bees?" by Jacqueline Tuke and "Bees, Please!" by Stephanie Jackson?

• "What's the Buzz About Bees?" presents the problem farmers face, while "Bees, Please!" explains how worker bees pollinate crops.

• "What's the Buzz About Bees?" explains why bees are important and the dangers facing bees, while "Bees, Please!" explains the responsibilities of beekeepers.

• "What's the Buzz About Bees?" explains why the USDA studied bee population numbers, while "Bees, Please!" explains how farmers help bees through pollination.

• "What's the Buzz About Bees?" explains why bees are not important and how to avoid getting stung by bees, while "Bees, Please!" explains what beekeepers do to help bees.

How does the author, Stephanie Jackson, support the idea that bees make good pets?

• by providing a comparison between bees and other insects

• by providing the point of view of a beekeeper

• by providing an explanation that bees are mostly independent

• by providing an explanation of why bees are dying and how people can help

Why do most beekeepers prefer modern beehives over traditional skep beehives?

• Traditional skep beehives are more aesthetically pleasing

• Traditional skep beehives are more durable in harsh weather conditions

• Modern beehives allow for easier inspection and maintenance

• Modern beehives are easier to harvest honey from

What is the main advantage of beekeeping mentioned in the text?

• Bees require minimal maintenance compared to other pets

• Beekeeping is a profitable business venture

• Beekeeping protects against pests in the garden

• Bees produce a variety of products such as wax and pollen

What is the purpose of the smoker used by beekeepers?

• To provide warmth to the bees during colder months

• To prevent them from flying too much during inspections

• To generate electricity for the beekeeping tools

• To stop predators such as wasps and hornets from entering the hives

According to the text, what quality is emphasized as important for a beekeeper?

• Aggressiveness

• Curiosity

• Calmness

• Assertiveness