Basic understanding
Who started Newman’s Own?
Paul Newman and A.E. Hotchner
How much profit did they make by the end of 1982?
About $400,000
Why is the camp special for sick children?
It lets them forget their illness and feel normal
The new video game is a big ______. Everyone is playing it.
A) charity
B) hit
C) camper
D) production
B) hit
When did Newman first make the salad dressing?
In December 1980
What did Paul Newman decide to do with the profits? Why?
He decided to give all the profits away to people in need because he did not need the money
What is the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp?
It is a camp for seriously ill children
Paying a little extra for safety is ______.
A) the rest is history
B) a small price to pay
C) carry on
D) profit
B) a small price to pay
Why did Newman first make the dressing?
To give as gifts to family and friends
About how many products did the company have by 2018?
Over 300 products
Why is buying salad dressing called “a small price to pay”?
Because spending a little money helps create something very valuable (helping children)
The ______ sang songs and played games at summer camp.
A) charities
B) profits
C) campers
D) rewards
C) campers
What did Newman's friends think about the dressing?
They loved it and wanted more
How much money had been donated by 2018?
More than $500 million
How does the company help children enjoy camp?
The company donates profits to pay for the camp, so it is free for seriously ill children.
Even when you feel tired, you should ______ studying.
A) donate
B) carry on
C) reward
D) produce
B) carry on
What decision did Newman and his friend make after their friends liked the dressing?
They decided to bottle it and sell it
What happened to the company after Newman died in 2008?
It continued operating and donating profits to charities
What is the main message of the story?
Businesses can help people by donating their profits
The company increased ______ to make more products.
A) profit
B) reward
C) production
D) charity
C) production