POP! The Invention of Bubble Gum

What was made inside the Fleer factory?

• newspaper

• candy and gum

• toys

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Walter's job at the factory was as an accountant. What do you think an accountant does?

• Manage the money and budgets

• Manage the product

• Tell everyone what to do

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What groups throughout history did NOT chew gum?

• Greeks

• Native Americans

• Cavemen

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How did Walter get involved in the process of making bubble gum?

• He researched recipes

• He snuck into the lab

• He watched the kettle and then started adding to the mixture.

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According to the story, why wasn't gum (before Walter) exciting?

• It stuck to everything

• It dried out quickly

• It couldn't form a bubble

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Walter made gum that formed a bubble, but what happened the next day?

• It turned pink

• It turned hard and dry

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Why is Bubble Gum pink?

• because pink was Walter's favorite color

• because there were strawberries in the recipe

• because pink is the only color Walter had

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Why didn't Walter Diemer mind that he never got rich from his invention?

• Because he made kids happy

• Because he could support his family

• Because he could eat as much bubble gum as he wanted

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Walter is considered an inventor. What character traits does he have that makes him a great inventor?

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Fun Fact: Fleer Factory is known for making something else besides Double Bubble. Which do you think it is?

• Tootsie Rolls

• Baseball Cards

• Cracker Jacks

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