History of Ice Cream

What did President George Washington use to cut blocks of ice for making ice cream?

• Ice-cutting machines

• Saws

• Ice picks

• Big sleds

Why was sugar so expensive that it was kept in a locked cupboard during George Washington's time?

• Because it was considered unhealthy

• Because it was difficult to transport

• Because it was rare and hard to come by

• Because it was used as currency

What did the Italian immigrants in the mid-1800s use to advertise their ice cream?

• Bells and whistles

• Newspaper advertisements

• Shouting in Italian

• Flyers

What was the term "hokey-pokey" in reference to?

• A type of dance

• A flavor of ice cream

• A cheap and popular ice cream

• A game played by children

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What was the main reason ice cream became more accessible over the years?

• The invention of the refrigerator

• The decrease in the price of sugar, milk, and ice

• The increase in dairy farms

• The popularity of ice cream trucks

What is the meaning of the word "batches" as used in the text?

• A type of container

• A group of items

• A method of freezing

• A measurement of weight

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According to the text, what made it difficult to keep ice all summer during George Washington's time?

• The lack of insulated containers

• The absence of electricity

• The warm climate

• The ice was covered with straw and kept in a deep pit

What did Harry Burt do to his delivery truck to attract customers?

• He painted it with bright colors.

• He put a large ice cream cone on top.

• He hung bobsled bells on it.

• He played loud music from it.

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What was the name of the ice cream on a stick that Harry Burt invented?

• The Chocolate Delight

• The Good Humor Ice Cream Sucker

• The Frozen Treat

• The Ice Cream Bar

Why did Harry Burt wrap each ice cream bar in paper?

• To keep them warm

• To make them look more attractive

• To keep them clean

• To save money on packaging

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