The Americanization of Ethnic Foods

Why does the author use subheadings in the text?

• To provide the author's opinions about the topics of the text

• To cause the reader to become interested in the topic

• To help the reader understand the main structure and topics of the text

• To indicate that the text will discuss food preparation methods

The author organizes the text by--

• including broad subcategories of ethnic food

• detailing the chronology of ethnic foods in America

• explaining the causes and effects of changes to ethnic food

• describing the types of food available in America

Why did the author write this text?

• To describe the ingredients used in different ethnic foods

• To encourage the reader to try a variety of cultural foods

• To tell the story of why immigrants came to America

• To clear up any confusion about the origins of popular foods

Why does the author include the footnote in the text?

• To emphasize the most important detail in the text

• To include information that is not important enough to appear in the text

• To provide a definition of a phrase that is essential for readers to understand

• To explain where the author located the facts included in the text

Based on the text, what can the reader infer about Americans?

• They do not mind changing foods to suit consumer desires

• They have developed new ways to celebrate different cultures

• They are eager to share their cuisine with the rest of the world

• They consume more Asian foods than other types of ethnic foods

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Americans have been willing to try foods from all over the world?

• As a result, Americans enjoy a variety of ethnic food.

• Based on the evidence, one might conclude that the diversity of foods we enjoy are simply Americanized versions of cultural cuisines.

• American sushi often includes ingredients such as fruit, beef, chicken, avocado, and even cream cheese.

• When immigrants opened restaurants and served traditional cuisines, they adjusted their recipes to suit typical American preferences.

The word adhere in paragraph 7 means--

• to taste

• to follow the practices of

• to change to suit someone's needs

• to give support to

Which conclusion is supported by information in paragraph 1 and paragraph 8?

• The United States has a wide variety of restaurant types.

• People tend to enjoy learning about foreign cultures.

• Americans have come from many different countries.

• Everyone should think carefully about the food they eat.