Gus
Where did Gus work when he got to Washington, D.C.?
How much did Gus charge for one scoop of ice cream?
A penny
Where was Gus born?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Complete the song: "It's hot, hot, hot! Come on 'n' cool down! Ol' Gus has the greatest ice cream in ____"
Town
Who was able to enjoy ice cream before Gus opened his ice cream parlor?
Only rich people
(People eating at the White House)
What was Gus's childhood dream?
To become a cook
Since they did not have refrigerators, what did Gus put the ice cream on?
A block of ice
What city did Gus move to?
Washington, D.C.
Complete the song: "Got lotsa flavors, so take your pick! Step right up and have a ____!"
Lick
How old was Gus when he became a cook in the White House?
17 years old
How old was Gus when he left home to get a job?
12 years old
How much did Gus sell one quart of ice cream for?
One dollar
Where did Gus open his ice cream parlor?
Philadelphia
Complete the song: "Ice cream! Ice cream! Come and taste! Get it 'fore it melts! No time to _____!"
Waste
What is the best flavor of ice cream?
All answers accepted.
What was Gus's new dream while working in the White House?
To make ice cream that everyone could enjoy!
What was the magic ingredient that Gus added to the canister to make his ice cream faster?
Rock salt
What city did Gus sell ice cream to and send it by train?
New York City
Complete the song: "Ice cream! Ice cream! Quite a treat! Come smile awhile and beat the _____!"
Heat
Name one flavor of ice cream that Gus made in the White House.
Parmesan cheese
Asparagus
Oyster
What final dream did Gus have that came true when he moved back home?
His whole family worked in his ice cream parlor with him.
or
He made people smile.
Name three flavors of ice cream that Gus made at his ice cream parlor.
Rum Raisin
Butter Pecan
Chocolate
Strawberry
Mint
Vanilla
What was the name of the street Gus pushed his ice cream cart down?
Goodwater Street
Complete the song: "Try butter pecan - rum raisin, too! Got a sweet tooth? Made just for ____!"
You
What year was Gus born?
1808