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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which two statements below are central ideas in the article, “How Gross Is Your Bathroom”?
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following details could be added to the fifth paragraph of the article?
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
How is the central idea developed in the subsection, “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.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does the author expect the reader to feel about the results of the bathroom surface bacteria tests?
surprised
uninterested
confused
relieved
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which excerpt most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?
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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
How are the central ideas in the article supported in the final 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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is a germ?
A nasty smell.
A small particle that can make people sick.
An insect that feeds off of human blood.
A small particle that can heal a wound.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are the most common types of germs found in your bathroom?
fungus and viruses
protozoa and bacteria
spores and fungus
bacteria and viruses
- 9. Multiple Choice
Germs can enter the body in many ways. Which option below is NOT one of them?
Through your skin.
Through your fingernails and toes.
Through your nose.
Through your mouth.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How can a bacterial infection be treated?
with immunizations.
with antibiotics.
with exercise.
It cannot be treated.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How do viruses spread throughout the human body?
They attack your organs.
They attack your brain stem.
They invade your cells.
They cause a rash.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Are all forms of bacteria dangerous to human life?
Yes
No
- 13. Multiple Choice
According to the article, which area below is probably the dirtiest part of the bathroom?
Toliet
Floor
Faucet
Countertop
- 14. Multiple Choice
What suggestion does the article give for avoiding the germs on the countertop and faucet?
Leave the faucet running constantly.
Replace your bathroom faucet every 90-120 days.
Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.
Avoid washing your hands more than twice each day.
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