
Augustus Jackson and Ice Cream
Authored by Victoria Jones
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem did Augustus Jackson notice about ice cream before he started experimenting with it?
It melted too fast and was hard to store
It didn’t taste sweet enough
It was too hard to make
It couldn’t be served in cones
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.3
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Augustus Jackson’s background as a chef help him make ice cream better?
He already knew how to cook food quickly
He was familiar with working with different ingredients and recipes
He had worked in ice cream shops before
He knew how to grow ice cream ingredients
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Augustus Jackson’s innovation involved changing the way ice cream was made and stored. Why was this important?
It made ice cream cheaper to make
It helped people enjoy ice cream in different flavors
It allowed ice cream to stay cold longer and be transported more easily
It made ice cream taste sweeter
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Augustus Jackson’s work impact the ice cream industry?
It helped ice cream become a popular dessert that could be sold more easily
It led to the creation of ice cream shops all over the world
It made ice cream a healthy snack for children
It created a new type of ice cream that became a worldwide trend
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Augustus Jackson’s ice cream was smoother and stayed cold longer than what people were used to. Why do you think this was important for his success?
People loved ice cream that could be enjoyed for longer periods, and it didn’t melt too quickly
The smooth texture made the ice cream easier to serve
The coldness made it easier to transport across long distances
The smoothness made it cheaper to make
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the fact that Augustus Jackson was an African American man during the 19th century important in understanding his success?
It shows how anyone, no matter their background, can contribute to society
It highlights how the African American community had a strong influence on food culture
It shows that African Americans had more opportunities in the 19th century than we might think
It isn’t important, since race doesn’t affect success
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Augustus Jackson’s work is considered innovative. What does “innovative” mean?
Old-fashioned
Simple and easy to copy
Creative and original
Expensive and complicated
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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