"Meet the Man Who . . ." Article Quiz

What was Tang known for during the middle of the twentieth century?

• A) A popular candy

• B) A popular drink

• C) A type of whipped cream

• D) A type of fruit

What is unique about Pop Rocks?

• They are a type of drink

• They explode in your mouth

• They are a type of whipped cream

• They are a type of fruit

What is Cool Whip used as a replacement for?

• A) A type of candy

• B) A type of drink

• C) Whipped cream

• D) A type of fruit

What does a central idea refer to?

• The main topic of a text

• The details of a text

• What the whole text is mostly about

• The conclusion of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a step for identifying a central idea?

• A) Identify the text’s topic

• B) Determine the main idea of each section

• C) Combine the main ideas into a one or two sentence central idea

• D) Summarize the text in one paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Who invented Cool Whip, Tang, and Pop Rocks?

• Marv Rudolph

• William A. Mitchell

• General Foods Corp

• Laurie L. Dove

What was William A. Mitchell's profession?

• Chef

• Research Chemist

• Farmer

• Teacher

What job did Mitchell do during high school?

• Worked at a grocery store

• Operated sugar crystallization tanks

• Delivered newspapers

• Worked in a library.

What was one of Mitchell's first foodstuff inventions?

• Instant noodles

• Tapioca replacement

• Canned soup

• Frozen pizza

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

What was Tang used for during John Glenn's Mercury space flight?

• To provide nutrition

• To make water more palatable

• As a cleaning agent

• As a fuel additive