"How Gross Is Your Bathroom?" Article Quiz

Which TWO statements below are central ideas in the article?

(Choose 2 answers!)

• What you can’t see might hurt you.

• Different numbers of bacteria are hiding on various surfaces around your bathroom.

• Most bacteria are harmless, and some are even good for you.

• Your bathroom is filled with germs that you might not know anything about, including viruses and bacteria.

Which of the following details could be added to the fifth paragraph of the article? (paragraph 5 is included in the picture-- look at it!)

• Fungus is another type of germ that probably lives in your bathroom.

• Some viruses can be treated with antiviral medication.

• Your bathtub drain contains 120,000 bacteria per square inch.

• Vitamins C and D can help to support your immune system.

How is the central idea developed in the section, “Friend or Foe"?

• The author describes viruses and bacteria in depth.

• The author discusses different treatment options for viruses and bacteria.

• The author defines all of the different types of germs that might live in your bathroom.

• The author distinguishes between good germs and bad germs.

How does the author expect the reader to feel about the results of the bathroom surface bacteria tests?

• surprised

• uninterested

• relieved

• confused

Which piece of text evidence indicates that the author expects readers to be surprised by the results of the bathroom surface bacteria tests?

• Let’s compare that with the amount of bacteria living on other surfaces near the loo.

• Be sure to wear your shoes to the potty or you’ll expose your bare feet to the 750 bacteria per square inch living on the floor.

• The faucet or tap contains 4,975 bacteria per square inch! That’s over sixteen times the bacteria on the toilet seat.

• If you were to take sample swabs of several surfaces in your bathroom, you’d likely get results that are similar to these.

How are the central ideas in the article supported in the last paragraph of the article?

• The author adds more details about types of germs.

• The author provides information about how vitamins can fight germs.

• The author compares varying amounts of surface bacteria.

• The author reminds the reader that there are dangerous germs in his or her bathroom.