The Invention of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?

• Richard Montañez

• Elon Musk

• Marie Curie

• Thomas Edison

In which decade did Richard Montañez start working at the Frito-Lay factory?

• The 1970s.

• The 1980s.

• The 1990s.

• The 2000s.

Richard Montañez was inspired to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos by:

• a childhood snack he loved

• a suggestion from a friend

• a spicy Mexican street food

• a dream he had

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were launched in the early 1990s. True or False?

• True

• False

The main theme of the story of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is:

• Innovation and creativity

• Corporate espionage

• Environmental sustainability

• Health and wellness

What conclusion can you draw about the impact of Richard Montañez’s invention of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Use evidence from the text to explain how his idea changed the snack industry or inspired others.

• Richard Montañez’s invention of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos revolutionized the snack industry and inspired many others.

• Richard Montañez’s invention had no significant impact on the snack industry.

• Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were not invented by Richard Montañez.

• The invention of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos led to a decline in snack sales.