A Yummy Invention
Read the sentence from Passage 1.
“Popsicles were a hit!” (paragraph 5)
What is the meaning of the phrase "were a hit" as it is used in this sentence?
A kept cold
B needed work
C tasted sweet
D became popular
What is - D became popular
“He promoted his cones to fairs all across America.” (paragraph 12)
What is the meaning of promoted as it is used in the sentence?
A sold eagerly
B invented quickly
C returned carefully
D packaged differently
What is - A sold eagerly
Read this sentence from the passage.
“Then off they flew towards a loud SHHHH coming from the distance.” (paragraph 24)
The word distance comes from the Latin root word meaning “standing apart.” Based on this information, what does distance mean as it is used in the sentence?
A a place that is far away
B a place that is full of wildlife
C a place that is unusually large
D a place that is good for gathering
What is - A a place that is far away
Read the sentence from Passage 1.
“But his kids didn’t like the sound of that.”
(paragraph 4)
Why did the author include this detail in the passage?
A to explain how the Popsicle was named
B to show how Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle
C to tell why so many flavors of Popsicles were made
D to describe why Frank Epperson sold Popsicles to a big company
What is - A to explain how the Popsicle was named
“He saw the pickle his fellow businessman was in.” (paragraph 11)
Why does the author use the phrase “the pickle” in this sentence?
A to describe the purpose of the cones
B to show that it was hard to sell waffles
C to describe the types of food sold at the fair
D to show that the ice cream vendor had a problem
What is - D to show that the ice cream vendor had a problem
Read this sentence from the passage.
9 Seven’s heart sank.
What does this sentence show about Seven?
A She feels afraid of the mountains.
B She feels disappointed by the surprise.
C She feels bored by the idea of camping.
D She feels tired from making a list for the trip.
What is - B She feels disappointed by the surprise.
Select two sentences that belong in a summary of Passage 1.
A Popsicles are usually sold at amusement parks.
B Popsicles look similar to icicles in the wintertime.
C Frank got the name for his treat from his children.
D Frank sold his invention to many small companies.
E Frank forgot his drink outside on a cold night as a boy.
What are - C and E
Frank got the name for his treat from his children.
Frank forgot his drink outside on a cold night as a boy.
In Passage 2, how does the timeline support information from the passage?
A It explains where waffle cones are sold.
B It shows who the first person to eat ice cream was.
C It explains how different flavors were added to ice cream.
D It shows how waffle cones fit into the creation of ice cream.
What is - D It shows how waffle cones fit into the creation of ice cream.
How does Ras feel about the trip to the mountains?
A He is ready to become the best at a new skill.
B He is happy to go on a different type of adventure.
C He is glad that he prepared for many different events.
D He is hoping to see some of the same treasures again.
What is - B He is happy to go on a different type of adventure.
In Passage 1, how does the author support the claim that people really like Popsicles?
A by showing how Popsicles are made
B by explaining where Popsicles are sold
C by stating that Popsicles are still made today
D by telling about different types of sticks from Popsicles
What is - C by stating that Popsicles are still made today.
In Passage 2, why does the author include the story about Ernest Hamwi?
A to help explain the history of ice cream cones
B to show the reader that he was a busy vendor
C to describe the different types of waffles he made
D to persuade the reader that cones are better than dishes
What is - A to help explain the history of ice cream cones
How does the author develop the theme that something special can happen when you are not expecting it?
A by telling why Seven’s family decides to go on a trip
B by describing why Seven enjoys the car ride to the mountains
C by showing how Seven’s family finds a good place for camping
D by explaining how Seven discovers the waterfall during a game
What is - D by explaining how Seven discovers the waterfall during a game
In Passage 1, which sentence supports the central idea that inventions can come from mistakes?
A “The night was freezing cold.” (paragraph 2)
B “It looked like a big, fruity icicle on a stick.” (paragraph 2)
C “Frank made new flavors.” (paragraph 5)
D “Today you can buy Popsicles on one stick or on two.” (paragraph 6)
What is - B "It looked like a big, fruity icicle on a stick."
How did the quick thinking of Ernest Hamwi change the way people enjoyed ice cream, and what lesson can be learned from his actions?
A. It made ice cream harder to eat, teaching that mistakes often cause problems.
B. It created a fun new way to serve ice cream, showing that creativity during a problem can lead to success.
C. It led to fewer ice cream sales, showing that teamwork is always risky.
D. It helped the fair sell more waffles, proving that food inventions are often accidental.
What is - B. It created a fun new way to serve ice cream, showing that creativity during a problem can lead to success.
Read this sentence from the passage.
“It looked like buckets of water falling from a big cliff with a SHHHH and landing, drop after drop, in a pool.” (paragraph 27)
Why does the author describe the waterfall this way?
A to explain how much water is moving
B to show how the water is held at the top
C to explain what it feels like to be in the water
D to show that there are surprises hiding in the water
What is - A to explain how much water is moving