The Silk Mystery Quiz

What is spider silk stronger than?

• Steel

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

What do scientists use to study how spiders make their silk?

• Microscopes

• Different machines

• Chemical tests

• Magnifying glasses

What consistency should the material have to make silk like a spider's?

• Thick like mayonnaise

• Smooth like oil

• Runny like water

• Sticky like glue

What is one potential use of stronger silk mentioned in the text?

• Building bridges

• Making clothes for soldiers and astronauts

• Manufacturing car parts

• Creating fishing nets

How does a female candy-stripe spider use silk?

• To protect her eggs

• To climb trees

• To trap prey

• To make a shelter