Scholastic News Taste Testers

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What food did Elsa taste-test that ended up on her school's lunch menu?

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Egg sandwich.

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What significant event occurred in 1776?

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The American Revolution ended.

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What anniversary will be celebrated next year related to the Declaration of Independence?

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The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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What does 'militia' mean?

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A group of people who form a fighting force but are not part of a permanent army.

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Who was the only rider to reach Concord and warn the colonists that the British were coming?

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Samuel Prescott.

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What year did the U.S. officially become a nation?

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1788.

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What was the role of France in the American Revolution?

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France fought on the side of the colonies.

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What is a 'chicken sandwich'?

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A type of sandwich made with chicken.

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What does 'hummus' refer to?

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A spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans.

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What is 'manicotti'?

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A type of pasta shaped like tubes, often filled with cheese.