Patriotic Pizza

What was the original purpose of the flat disks of bread baked by the Greeks?

• To serve as a plate for food

• To be eaten as a snack

• To be used as a decoration

• To be sold in markets

Why was pizza considered food for the poor in Italy?

• It was made with simple and inexpensive ingredients

• It was a traditional dish passed down through generations

• It was only available in certain regions

• It was a luxury item for special occasions

What inspired Raffaele Esposito to create the Pizza Margherita?

• The colors of the Italian flag

• A request from the king

• A popular local recipe

• A new cooking technique

Where was the first pizzeria in America opened?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Boston

What made pizza popular among American workers?

• It was tasty and easy to eat on the go

• It was a traditional American dish

• It was expensive and considered a luxury

• It required special utensils to eat

Describe the connection the author makes to support the point you chose in Part A.

What point does the author make in paragraphs 3 and 4?

• A It only takes a few simple ingredients to make an excellent pizza.

• B It took hundreds of years before the Italians decided to eat pizza.

• C Pizza did not cost much and was easy to make, so it was a good option for many people.

• D Italian pizzas were made so that people could eat them without dishes or utensils.