“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”—Abraham Lincoln With which of the following statements is the author of the quote most likely to agree?

Autocracy is the best form of government because the people are not sufficiently informed to make government decisions.
Democracy is the worst form of government because people are too busy to participate in government.
Autocracy is the worst form of government because rule by a small group of people ensures the best government decisions.
Democracy is the best form of government because it gives people power over government decisions.

1. Which statement would the author most likely agree with? ( )

a. There are too many species of carnivorous plants.

b. There are too few plant species in the world.

c. Only a small number of plants are carnivorous.

d. A majority of plants are carnivorous.

2. Which plant traps bugs in its stem and forces them to walk forward?

( )

a. Corkscrew plants b. Sundews

c. Bladderworts d. Pitcher plants

3. Which of the following statements is false? ( )

a. Carnivorous plants get their energy from eating bugs.

b. Carnivorous plants do not get nutrients from the soil.

c. Carnivorous plants get their energy from the sun.

d. Carnivorous plants get their nutrients from eating bugs.

4. Which event happens last when a sundew eats a meal?

a. The sundew creates mucilage.

b. The sundew's tentacles curl in response to the prey.

c. The bug is attracted to the mucilage.

d. The sundew releases enzymes.

5. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph? ( )

a. There are more types of carnivorous plants than the Venus fly trap.

b. The pitcher plant tricks bugs into falling into its stomach.

c. The Venus flytrap kills its prey in a various ways.

d. Some plants attract bugs by offering them nectar.

6. Which best defines the word treacherous as it is used in the fourth

paragraph? ( )

a. Something that provides nutrients. b. Something that is very

bright.

c. Something that tastes delicious. d. Something that has a hidden

danger.

7. Which best describes the overall text structure of the second paragraph?

a. Chronological order b. Compare and contrast

c. Sequential order d. Spatial

8. Which statement would the author most likely disagree with? ( )

a. Carnivorous plants cannot thrive in rich soil.

b. Bladderworts react quickly when their trigger hairs are bumped.

c. Carnivorous plants are tough and can live in any environment.

d. Bladderworts hide their traps just below the surface of the water.

9. Which best expresses the main idea of the last paragraph? ( )

a. Carnivorous plants are not hard to take care of because they feed themselves.

b. Carnivorous plants are delicate because they need certain conditions to survive.

c. Carnivorous plants are difficult to keep at home, but you should keep trying.

d. Carnivorous plants are inspirational and they are interesting to watch and own.

10. Which title best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?

( )

a. Watch Out! How To Avoid Being Eaten by Carnivorous Plants

b. At Risk: How You Can Help to Preserve Carnivorous Plants

c. Venus Flytrap: Nature's Most Beautiful and Dangerous Plant

d. Fatal Flowers: Plants That Kill Insects

11. In what ways are carnivorous plants stronger and more resilient than

other plants? Answer the question and support your answer with quotes from

the text.

congress also has implied powers, which derive from the necessary and proper clause of the constitution and permit congress "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states.

citizens get the vast majority of their political and governmental information from the media, which includes television, print journalism, radio, and now the internet. the media play an important role in connecting people to government.