Mind-Controlling Wasps and Zombie Spiders (Reading)

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Mind-Controlling Wasps and Zombie Spiders

1) Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 1?

A) Plesiometa argyra expends most of its energy constructing havens for the larvae of a wasp.
B) The wasp has been recently discovered.
C) The orb spider appears to lack the ability to make its own decisions.
D) An average orb spider constructs two different types of webs.


2) The word "unmolested" in paragraph 1 (line 3) is closest in meaning to:

A) insulated
B) distorted
C) livid
D) unaffected


3) The word "it" in paragraph 1 (line 11) refers to:

A) shelter
B) wasp
C) spider
D) species


4) During development, the wasp larvae are sustained by:

A) food brought to them by the spider.
B) the internal fluids of the spider.
C) the warmth of the shelter spun by the spider.
D) the spider's eggs.


5) Immediately after the wasp's eggs have been laid:

A) the spider continues to follow its normal routine.
B) the spider spins an unusual web.
C) the spider appears uncontaminated.
D) the spider is paralyzed.


6) The word "mechanism" in paragraph 4 (line 2) is closest in meaning to:

A) process
B) contraption
C) influence
D) gimmick


7) What can be inferred about the research of Dr. Eberhard?

A) It is likely inaccurate.
B) It has revealed an unique chemical reaction.
C) It is not well understood.
D) It has only just begun to explain this interaction.