WorksheetsChocolate By Hershey Quiz chapters 1-2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
Why did the author most likely write this story?
a)
To inform readers about Milton Hershey's life.
b)
To persuade readers to visit Hershey, Pennsylvania.
c)
To entertain readers with stories about Milton Hershey.
d)
To describe the chocolate making process.
2.
What is this book genre an example of?
a)
historical fiction because it takes place int he past
b)
biography because it gives information about Milton Hershey's life
c)
autobiography because Milton Hershey wrote this story about himself
d)
realistc ficton because this story could happen in real life
3.
How does the author help readers understand the setting of the story?
a)
Milton loved all kinds of candy - sour balls, caramels, nougat, and peppermints.
b)
Eastern Pennsylvania was a dangerous place that hot July of 1863.
c)
Many farmers knew they could save their valuables by burying them.
d)
Milton carefully saved each penny he earned.
4.
How are Milton's parents different from each other?
a)
his mother loved to read, while his father joined the military
b)
both parents were Mennonites
c)
Both parents were from Switzerland
d)
His mother was serious, while his father was adventerous
5.
Which words can be used to describe Milton Hershey's mother?
a)
adventurous
b)
fun and entertaining
c)
serious and hopeful
d)
jealous
6.
Which sentence best describes why Milton Hershey began an apprenticeship with Sam Ernst?
a)
He was kicked out of school for bad behavior.
b)
His parents wanted him to learn a trade so he could get a good job.
c)
Sam was a friend of the family and needed help.
7.
Which word could replace gift as used in this sentence?
'He found he had a gift for knowing exactly what to add to any candy mixture to make it better.'
'He found he had a gift for knowing exactly what to add to any candy mixture to make it better.'
a)
present
b)
award
c)
bonus
d)
talent
8.
Milton Hershey had to overcome many hardships. Name two obstacles Milton faced growing up.
a)
He Had to move a lot and his sister died.
b)
He already had lots of good luck.
c)
His mother let him do whatever he wanted to do.
d)
He didn't have any family.
9.
Which sentence below proves the idea that Milton was a hard worker?
a)
Often at midnight he was still boiling, cutting, and wrapping candies.
b)
Milton couldn't make candies fast enough to make a profit.
c)
Even with Lebbie's help, Milton was still overworked and worried about money.
d)
The bills kept coming in, though, and there was never enough money.
10.
Who gave Milton his first loan of $150 to start his own business?
a)
his father, Milton
b)
his mother, Fanny
c)
Aunt Mattie
d)
a bank
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