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Spun Sugar

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1.Why does the author use sequential steps to organize the procedural text?

a)

A to allow the reader to achieve the desired outcome

b)

B to allow the reader to compare the two processess

c)

C to allow the reader to determine the best procedure for making cotton candy

d)

D to allow the reader to describe the final products of the procedures

2.

2.What causes the sugar to return to a solid state in the countertop machine process?

a)

F the air cools the sugar

b)

G the heat melts the sugar

c)

H the liquid sugar rotates rapidly

d)

J the tiny holes separate the sugar

3.

3.What is the meaning of confection as used in paragraph 3 of the selection?

a)

A A colorful item

b)

B A machine - made item

c)

C A spun item

d)

D A sweet item

4.

4.What might have happened if Morrison and Wharton had not invented the fairy floss machine?

a)

G the treat would not have been patented

b)

H the treat would have been more expensive to produce

c)

J the treat would not have been available for large groups of people

5.

5.What is the most important difference between the two methods of making cotton candy at home?

a)

A The cooling process of the liquid sugar

b)

B The method of making the threads of sugar

c)

C The use of cones to gather the threads of sugar

6.

Why were people willing to spend large amounts of money to purchase fairy floss at the World's Fair?

a)

F Expensive treats were more delicious

b)

G People were fascinated with the machine

c)

H The confection was different from other treats

d)

J parents wanted to make their children happy

7.

7.Why does the author refer to Morrison and Wharton as unlikely partners?

a)

A Partners usually have the same occupation.

b)

B Dentists do not typically encourage sugary treats.

c)

C The author knows that Morrison has no knowledge of candy making.

d)

D Only candy makers have experience inventing candy machines.

8.

8.Which part of the countertop cotton candy machine helps the reader understand the title of the selection?

a)

F motor switch

b)

G heat switch

c)

H collecting bowl

d)

J spinner head

9.

9.Cotton Candy has various names in different parts of the world. Which is NOT a way to describe this deletable treat?

a)

A sugar thread

b)

B candy floss

c)

C fairy floss

d)

D candy fluff

10.

10.Why is the word "quickly" used in both sets of directions?

a)

F the sugar threads will become too heavy

b)

G the cooling process begins immediately

c)

H the color and flavoring will not be evenly mixed

d)

J The sugar will return to liquid form

11.

11.Which part of the countertop cotton candy machine allows step 2 of the procedure to work successfully?

a)

A motor switch

b)

B spinner head

c)

C heat switch

d)

D collecting bowl