FAST ELA Reading Sample Items - Fanny Farmer Passage

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What is the title of Fanny Farmer's cookbook that had 39 chapters and featured hundreds of well-tested recipes?

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The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book

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True or False: The rooster stopped crowing at daybreak after his accident in 'The Clever Rooster'.

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False

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What does 'granular' mean?

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Rough or gritty

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What is the meaning of the word 'convalescents' as used in the passage?

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People recovering from illness or medical treatment

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What was the name of the school that Fanny Farmer started after teaching at Boston Cooking School for 11 years?

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Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery

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What is a cookbook?

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A book containing recipes and instructions for cooking.

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a text?

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To provide definitions of difficult or specialized terms used in the text.

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What is the significance of well-tested recipes in cooking?

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They ensure that the recipes are reliable and produce good results.

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What does it mean to convalesce?

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To recover health and strength after illness.

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Why is Fanny Farmer considered an important figure in American cooking?

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She standardized recipes and measurements, making cooking more accessible.