Bug Bites (Revised Text) Questions

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The FDA has strict rules about food safety.

• Many people unknowingly consume insect parts in their food.

• Insects are a major health risk in the food industry.

• The process of analyzing food is complex.

According to the passage, how many insect heads are allowed in fig paste per 100 grams?

• 4

• 10

• 13

• 60

What can be inferred about the author’s attitude towards eating insects?

• They find it disgusting.

• They see it as a normal part of life.

• They believe it is dangerous.

• They think it is only for adventurous eaters.

What evidence from the text supports your answer this question?

What does the word "entomologist" mean as used in the passage?

• A. A person who studies plants

• B. A person who studies insects

• C. A person who studies food safety

• D. A person who studies animals

In the sentence “Ludwig covers me up with a lab coat,” what does "covers" most likely mean?

• Hides

• Puts on

• Protects

• Makes a mess

What example does the author give to show how many insects people consume each year?

• 1 to 2 pounds of insects and insect pieces

• 200 grams of insect heads

• A few rat hairs in peanut butter

• 60 thrips in frozen broccoli

Why does the author mention that "insects are very lightweight"?

• To explain why they are not counted

• To emphasize how many there are

• To suggest that they are harmless

• To compare them to food products

What does the term "filth" refer to in the context of the passage?

• Cleanliness

• Insects and their parts

What does the phrase "the FDA's Food Defect Action Levels" suggest about the FDA?

• A. They have strict guidelines for food safety.

• B. They do not care about food quality.

• C. They only focus on insects in food.

• D. They are not involved in food inspection.