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WorksheetsCandy Corn - A Unique Treat
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who invented candy corn?
John Corn
George Renninger
Candy Renninger
National Confectioners Association
When was candy corn first created?
1800's
1900's
today
October 30
What day of the year do we celebrate National Candy Corn Day?
Halloween
October 31
October 1
October 30
Candy corn was not a hit at first.
True
False
Candy corn was very popular among ________.
farmers
cattle
families with babies
About how many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
9 billion
1 million
35 million
125,000
What text structure does the author use in paragraph #4?
compare and contrast
sequential order
cause and effect
problem and solution
The candy corn making process in the 1800's was ____.
very simple
very quick
incredibly time-consuming
slow
What makes the candy corn shiny and appealing?
the sugary glaze coating
the color white
the color yellow
the color orange
As used in the text, chutes are referred to as _______. Choose 2!
tubes
ladders
slides
tunnels
In the 1800's, what order were the colors of the candy poured into the mold?
orange, white, then yellow
white, orange, then yellow
yellow, orange, then white
In the 1800's, because the candy corn process was so time-consuming, it was only sold _________.
in March
in November
in October
from March to November
According to the text, what is fondant?
white marshmallows
a smooth, sugary, creamy icing
chocolate candy
candy corn syrup
What company did George Renninger work for?
Hershey's Candy Company
Google Company
Wunderlee Candy Company
Wonka Candy Company
According to the text, TODAY the candy must harden for ____.
24 hours
36 hours
2 hours
4 hours
Why do you think candy corn was popular among farmers? Choose all that apply.
they loved the taste
it was shaped like corn and they grow corn
they fed it to their cows
they planted it in their fields
How many years has candy corn been a favorite Halloween treat?
since 1990
over 100 years
over 150 years
over 200 years
The candy molds are designed so that the candy corn is standing ________ as it is being made.
downward
sideways
upright
backwards
As used in the text, unique means ________. Use your context clues.
one of a kind
different
same
pretty
When do children dressed in costumes walk door to door to collect candy and sweet treats?
Christmas
Easter
Halloween
Thanksgiving
