Making the World's Rarest Syrup

Which statement explains why saguaro ribs and creosote branches are important for creating saguaro syrup?

• Saguaro fruit are peeled using saguaro ribs and creosote branches.

• Kukuipads are created with saguaro ribs and creosote branches

• Fruit from creosote branches and saguaro ribs are used to make the syrup.

• Saguaro ribs and creosote branches are ingredients needed to create the syrup

Based on paragraphs 4 and 5, why are creosote branches used at the top of a kukuipad?

• Cresoste branches are straight and light, making it easy to spear fruit at the top of a saguaro cactus

• Creosote branches are thick and heavy, making it easy to push fruit from the top of a saguaro cactus

• Creosote branches are bright red and freckled, making it easy to see them at the top of a saguaro cactus

• Creosote branches are sturdy and durable, making it easy to prod fruit from the top of a saguaro cactus.

Which detail reveals how the Tohono O'odham feel about the land?

• Gina shows the harvesters how to make kukuipad.

• Gina and Angie add water to the saguaro fruit and boil it.

• Gina tells the harvesters to leave the first fruit at the base of the saguaro.

• Gina brings a square cloth to strain the syrup before boiling it again.

What does the word "summon" mean in paragraph 8?

• bring forth

• send away

• catch

• stop

Which step comes after placing the peel at the base of the saguaro?

• Bring out a square cloth to strain the mixture.

• Return the hot juice to the cleaned pot to boil a second time.

• Scoop the fruit into buckets and avoid the spines that cling to the peel

• Nudge the saguaro fruit loose and put into buckets.

What does the word flecked mean in paragraph 9?

• striped

• dotted

• disguised

• wrapped