Speed Eating

Which statement below is the central idea of the article "The World's Fastest Eaters"?

• Most people do not think that competitive eating is a serious sport.

• Competitive eating can be dangerous to those who are not trained.

• Speed eating is a sport that has become more popular in the 21st century.

• Speed eating is a very messy sport to watch.

How long does an eating competition usually last?

• 1-2 minutes

• 10-15 minutes

• 60-90 minutes

• just 30 seconds

Why did the author include the anecdote about Joey Chestnut's 2018 victory at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?

• To prove to the reader that speed eating is not difficult to do.

• To prove to the reader that hot dogs are a great thing to eat quickly.

• To prove to the reader that Joey Chestnut is not being careful when eating.

• To prove that determination is required to win and to set a new record.

Who judges the contests?

• Major League Eating, Inc

• The International Federation of Competitive Eating

• The Pro Eating Organization

• Nathan's Hot Dogs

Which statement from the anecdote makes the reader think that Joey would probably win the contest?

• On July 4, 2018, Joey Chestnut returned to the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

• He never stopped, not when he almost got a hot dog stuck in his throat and not when he noticed a counting error on the scoreboard.

• He alternated between fistfuls of hot dog and soaking wet bread.

• None of these

What other types of foods in the article are given as examples of foods eaten in eating contests?

• pies and pizza

• pizza and watermelon

• pies and watermelon

• ice cream and corn dogs

When does the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest take place?

• July 4th

• February 14th

• March 17th

• January 1st

What prize does the winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest take home?

• Nathan's Hot Dog trophy

• The Hot Dog Gold Medal

• $100 cash

• The Mustard Belt and cash

According to the article, which contestant holds 43 world records?

• Matt Stonie

• Miki Sudo

• Joey Chestnut

• Mike Dogg

What year did Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest begin?

• 1956

• 1816

• 1916

• 2016