Potato Chips Quiz

(18)William Tappenden started making potato chips at home and selling them to grocery stores because he knew that

• F people would like to buy chips without having to go to a restaurant

• G people liked fried potatoes but wished they could be sliced thinner

• H people could get chips only if they made them from their own potatoes

• J people were tired of buying chips that never stayed fresh and crispy

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19. (19)When Crum learned that the customer was pleased with the batch of crispy fried potatoes, he most likely felt

• A curious

• B thankful

• C surprised

• D bothered

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(20)What is the section titled “An Accidental Success” mainly about?

• F How restaurants first came to serve potato chips

• G How the first potato chips came to be made

• H Why someone wanted to make the first potato chips

• J Why someone complained about some fried potatoes

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(21)How were potato chips first sold in some grocery stores?

• A In baskets that sat on tables

• B In piles that were on plates

• C In wax-coated paper bags that were ironed shut

• D In paper bags that were filled from a barrel

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(22)Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that there have been many changes made to potato chips?

• F It was not long before people wanted potato chips without having to go to a restaurant to get them.

• G Over the years many more people began making and selling potato chips.

• H Bigger and better kinds of packages were designed, and different flavors of chips started appearing.

• J What an unusual history the potato chip has, from its accidental beginning in New York State to being perhaps the most popular snack food in the world.

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(23)What can the reader conclude from the information after Step 5 of the recipe?

• A Fresh-baked potato chips are tastier than those bought at a store.

• B An adult is needed to add extra seasonings to the potato chips.

• C Adding ingredients to the potato chips increases the baking time.

• D The taste of the potato chips can be easily changed.

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(24) In paragraph 3, what does the word dissatisfied mean?

• F Not satisfied

• G Satisfied before

• H Able to be satisfied

• J One who is satisfied

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(25)Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

• A Potato chips had an unusual start, but they soon became a well-known snack. They were sold at restaurants first and then at grocery stores. Today potato chips come in many flavors. They are enjoyed by people around the world.

• B Potato chips are crunchy and salty. They are one of the most popular snacks in the world. They have also been around for a long time. The first chips were made because of a complaining customer.

• C After potato chips were first made, it did not take long before many people wanted them. However, it was not always easy to get potato chips. Soon, though, people could buy potato chips at many grocery stores.

• D After potato chips were first made, many people decided to start making and selling their own potato chips. Today potato chips are made in different ways around the world and are seasoned using a variety of flavors.

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(26) According to the directions in the recipe, which step requires assistance?

• F Step 1

• G Step 2

• H Step 3

• J Step 4

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(27) Which sentence best completes the diagram?

• A Crum sends the thick potatoes back to the customer.

• B Crum tries to please the customer.

• C Crum fries very thin potato slices until they are crisp.

• D Crum apologizes to the customer.

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