Tuttle Twins: The Food Truck Fiasco

What were Ethan and Emily selling at the beginning of the book?

• Lemonade

• Honey

• Brownies

• Pizza

Why did Amy have a For Sale sign on her food truck?

• Because the city had enacted too many regulations and it was too expensive for Amy to meet them all and still earn enough to keep the food truck running.

• Because she didn’t like pizza anymore.

• She wanted to open a dance studio instead.

• She was going to become a politician.

Answer explanation

Amy had a For Sale sign on her food truck because the city imposed too many regulations, making it too costly for her to comply and still earn enough to operate the truck.

What is protectionism?

• When one business uses government regulations to get an advantage over their competitors by making it harder for them to do business and earn money.

• When you take care of what belongs to you.

• Being protected from bad guys.

• Protectionism is the way that the government makes sure that everyone who wants to open a business has a fair chance.

Answer explanation

Protectionism refers to practices where businesses leverage government regulations to gain an edge over competitors, making it difficult for them to operate and profit. This aligns with the correct choice provided.

Why did Bob like the protectionist policies the city enacted against food trucks?

• They made it so that he didn’t have to lower his prices or create a better product in order to compete for customers.

• He didn't! The regulations hurt Bob too.

• They forced him to work harder and be creative to always stay ahead of the competition by offering better and less expensive options to his customers.

• He liked them because food trucks are dangerous and they need to be much more closely regulated than regular restaurants.

Answer explanation

Bob liked the protectionist policies because they shielded him from competition, allowing him to maintain his prices and product quality without the pressure to improve or lower costs.

How old are Ethan and Emily?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 13

Answer explanation

Ethan and Emily are both 9 years old, which is the correct answer. The other options (8, 10, 13) do not match their ages.