The Coney Island Hot Dogs

Which sentence from the selection shows that Nathan Handwerker was a smart businessman?

• Nathan Handwerker, a Polish immigrant, worked at Feltman’s for years.

• In 1916, Handwerker opened a hot dog stand at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues.

• He sold his hot dogs for five cents, half the price of Feltman’s.

• Soon, Nathan’s Famous hot dogs became even more popular and profitable than Feltman’s.

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Why does the author include the sidebar in the selection?

• to include images of facts included in the selection

• to provide information not stated in the selection

• to explain difficult concepts in the selection

• to confirm details stated in the selection

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Why does the author use the photograph above the first paragraph?

• to show the styles of clothing people wore in the 1900s

• to show the long lines that often formed at a hot dog cart

• to provide a picture of what a Coney Island red hot looked like

• to provide a visual of what a hot dog cart looked like in the 1900s

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What makes a Detroit-style Coney Island hot dog unique?

• It uses a lot of ketchup.

• The bun is easier to hold.

• It is covered in red sauce.

• Mustard and onions are included.

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What is the relationship between the Coney Island red hot and Feltman’s business?

• Because of the popularity of the Coney Island red hot, Feltman sold them in his other restaurants.

• Because of the success of the Coney Island red hot, Feltman was able to expand his business.

• Because of the taste of the Coney Island red hot, Feltman created other types of food to sell.

• Because of the appearance of the Coney Island red hot, Feltman had to rethink his product.

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How does the author support the point that Coney Island hot dogs are an American favorite?

• by detailing how the Coney Island hot dog has changed over the years

• by explaining how demand for Coney Island hot dogs increased

• by listing the ingredients included in a Coney Island hot dog

• by describing the history of the Coney Island hot dog

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Why did the hot dog prove to be a good meal for Ford plant workers?

• It was inexpensive to purchase

• It was the most nutritional choice at the time

• It was a reminder of a childhood favorite food

• It was convenient to eat during a short lunch break

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Which is a main idea of the selection? (Part A)

• Charles Feltman realized the beach was the best place to open a business

• Charles Feltman paid attention to what his customers wanted

• Charles Feltman missed the food he ate in his home country of Germany

• Charles Feltman enjoyed inventing new products for people

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Which explanation supports your answer in Part A?

• Feltman changed the food he sold on the beach

• Feltman called his invention the Coney Island red hot

• Feltman sold a lot of red hots, which were traditional German sausages

• Feltman left his home country of Germany to come to the United States

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