How Gummy Bears Took Over the World

What is the central idea of *How Gummy Bears Took Over the World*?

• Candy shops in the 1920s sold many different kinds of sweets.

• Hans Riegel's determination and creativity led to the invention of gummy bears, which became a worldwide sensation.

• Gummy candies are now available in a variety of shapes and flavors, including vitamins.

• Making candy in the 1920s was challenging due to limited technology and ingredients.

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Which detail from the article supports the key idea that Hans Riegel worked hard to create a new type of candy?

• Hans Riegel was a young man. He worked at a candy shop.

• He wanted it to be soft and chewy, like gum.

• Riegel experimented for two years. He wanted to get the texture just right.

• Around this time, Americans traveling to Europe tried the gummy bears.

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How is the information in the article organized?

• It starts with a description of Hans Riegel's early life, then explains how he invented gummy bears and their rise in popularity over time.

• It lists different types of candy sold in the 1920s and compares them to modern candy.

• It begins with the history of gummy candies, then provides a step-by-step guide on how to make them.

• It describes the ingredients in gummy bears before explaining their impact on a community.

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Which key detail can be found in the section “Dancing Bears”?

• Hans Riegel quit his job and started making candy in his kitchen.

• Word spread about the Dancing Bears.

• Americans brought gummy bears back as souvenirs after traveling to Europe.

• Companies started making gummy dinosaurs and gummy soda bottles.

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Read these sentences from the text: "Riegel experimented for two years. He wanted to get the texture just right." What is the best paraphrase of these sentences?

• Riegel spent a lot of time creating the perfect consistency for his candy, which took him two years of experimenting.

• Riegel liked making candy, and he only spent two years working on its texture.

• Riegel made candy quickly and decided to focus on its texture later.

• Riegel created the first candy with a soft texture after two years of working in a shop.

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In which section of the article “How Gummy Bears Took Over the World” would the reader find information about how gummy candies became popular in America?

• The World’s First Gummy Bear

• Dancing Bears

• Unforgettable

• Early Bears

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What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article “How Gummy Bears Took Over the World”? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

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