A Sweet Cure for Hiccups

What is a hiccup?

• A sound made by the stomach

• A muscle movement in the chest and abdomen

• A sudden tightening of the vocal cords

• A problem that only a few people experience

What usually causes the "hic" sound during a hiccup?

• The stomach moving too quickly

• Air striking the vocal cords

• Drinking cold liquid

• Being under a lot of stress

Which of the following can cause hiccups?

• Eating or drinking too much or too quickly

• A sudden change in the stomach's temperature

• Excitement or stress

• All of the above

According to the text, do hiccups usually last a long time?

• Yes, they last for hours

• No, they stop after a few minutes for most people

• Yes, they are a permanent condition

• No, they never happen

Why might methods to stop hiccups not work for everyone?

• Because hiccups cannot be stopped

• Because only cold liquids can stop hiccups

• Because what works for one person may not work for another

• Because hiccups are not a real problem

What ingredients did Mallory Kievmann combine to create her hiccup-curing invention?

• Water, sugar, and apple-cider vinegar

• Water, honey, and lemon juice

• Water, sugar, and lemon juice

• Water, honey, and apple-cider vinegar

What is the name of the invention that Mallory Kievmann created to cure hiccups?

• Hiccupops

• HiccupAway

• HiccupCure

• HiccupStop

How many awards did Mallory Kievmann win for her hiccup-curing lollipop invention?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What did Mallory Kievmann do with her hiccup-curing lollipops to test their effectiveness?

• Sold them in a local store

• Gave them to friends and family members

• Conducted a scientific study

• Advertised them on television

What is a patent?

• A document that certifies an invention

• A right given to an inventor to make, use, or sell his or her invention

• A grant given to inventors for their creativity

• A license to operate a business