“How Pizza Conquered America” and “Sushi Takes Over” paired quiz

According to “How Pizza Conquered America,” why did Frank Mastro want to bring pizza to America?

• He wanted his restaurant supply company to make more money.

• There was a high demand for pizza in New York.

• He thought it could save his community during the Great Depression.

• Pizza was the only food Mastro liked to eat.

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On page 30, Anna Starecheski writes, “After a few months of tinkering, he had designed a pizza oven that was simple, sleek, and efficient.” Which of the following is the definition of tinker?

• to make small changes to something to improve or repair it

• to have a lot of difficulty with an activity

• to postpone doing something

• to achieve tremendous success

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Which ideas are supported by the timeline across the bottom of pages 29-30? Choose TWO answers.

• Pizza has been around for only a few decades.

• New York City played an important role in the history of pizza in America.

• Frank Mastro’s gas pizza oven made it possible for many new pizzerias to open.

• Pizza was first made in Italy and gradually became popular all over the world.

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Which detail would be LEAST important to include in a summary of “Sushi Takes Over”?

• Noritoshi Kanai convinced an L.A. restaurant owner to add a sushi bar to his establishment.

• A California roll uses avocado instead of tuna.

• In the 1960s, most Americans had never heard of sushi and thought eating raw fish was gross

• Today, sushi is popular across the U.S.

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On page 31, Kristin Lewis writes that Japanese businessmen “were flocking to the new sushi bar.” The word flocking helps readers understand

• how few Japanese businessmen there were in L.A.

• that crowds of Japanese businessmen went to the sushi bar

• how recently the sushi bar had opened.

• that sushi was originally a Japanese dish.

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Both “How Pizza Conquered America” and “Sushi Takes Over” support all of the following ideas EXCEPT which?

• The Great Depression was a time of crisis in America.

• Different places put their own spins on traditional foods.

• Changing technology affects the way we eat.

• Immigrants help shape American culture.

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How did Frank Mastro’s invention affect his community? Support your answer using text evidence from “How Pizza Conquered America.”

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How did Frank Mastro and Noritoshi Kanai demonstrate determination? Support your answer using text evidence from both articles.

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On page 31, Lewis writes that sushi came to be seen as a “status symbol” after movie stars started eating it. Why would celebrities eating sushi lead to sushi becoming a status symbol?

• Because sushi is an inherently expensive and rare food that only the elite can afford.

• Because sushi has always been considered a high-status food in Japan, and this cultural perception has spread to the Western world.

• Because people tend to associate certain foods with luxury and exclusivity when they see wealthy and famous individuals consuming them.

• Because sushi restaurants often offer special menus or exclusive seating areas for celebrities, which reinforces the idea of sushi as a symbol of status.

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According to the timeline and “Sushi Takes Over,” different places have put their own spins on sushi and pizza. What are some possible drawbacks to altering a traditional food? What are some benefits?

• There are no drawbacks to altering traditional food since innovation is always positive.

• Altering traditional food can lead to greater diversity of flavors and ingredients, making it more appealing to a wider range of people.

• Benefits of altering a traditional food can include increased economic opportunities, such as expanding the market for that food.

• Possible drawbacks to altering a traditional food could include losing its cultural significance or altering its taste in a negative way.

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