tasty twists: how candy canes are made by India James

Question

1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. People like many different flavors of candy canes.
B. Hammond's Candies invented the first candy cane.
C. Making candy canes is a hard but rewarding process.
D. Making candy canes is a risky process done only by experts.

2. Which quote best shows that making candy canes is satisfying?

A. "Every year, Americans eat almost two billion candy canes!" (Paragraph 1)
B. "After the color and flavor are added, the candy, which is still in one large
chunk, is moved to a pulling machine." (Paragraph 8)
C. "Then, with white gloves, the cooks shape the candy into the 'cane' shape."
(Paragraph 12)
D. "'It's fun seeing how the ingredients can turn into such a beautiful candy.'"
(Paragraph 16)

3. In paragraph 14, the word "complicated" most closely means —

A. common.
B. difficult.
C. enjoyable.
D. quick.

4. How does the author organize the information in the text?
A. by describing different types of candy canes
B. by describing the steps to make candy canes
C. by describing different ways to make candy canes
D. by describing their experience making candy canes

5. How does the author support the idea that making candy canes requires hard work
and experience?

Answer 1

1. C. Making candy canes is a hard but rewarding process.
   (This option captures the essence of the effort involved in the candy-making process while also hinting at the satisfaction that comes from it.)

2. D. "'It's fun seeing how the ingredients can turn into such a beautiful candy.'"
   (This quote directly expresses satisfaction and enjoyment in the candy-making process.)

3. B. difficult.
   (In this context, "complicated" implies that the process has many intricate steps that require skill and effort.)

4. B. by describing the steps to make candy canes
   (The text likely follows a sequential process detailing how candy canes are made, which aligns with the answer option.)

5. The author supports the idea that making candy canes requires hard work and experience by detailing the intricate steps involved in the process, describing the equipment used (like pulling machines), and potentially including quotes from experienced candy makers that emphasize the skills needed to create high-quality candy canes.