William Tappenden started making potato chips at home and selling them to grocery stores because he knew that---
people would like to buy chips without having to go to a restaurant
people liked fried potatoes but wished they could be sliced thinner
people could get chips only if they made them from their own potatoes
people were tired of buying chips that never stayed fresh and crispy
2. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
When Crum learned that the customer was pleased with the batch of crispy fried potatoes, he most likely felt---
curious
thankful
surprised
bothered
3. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
What is the section titled "An Accidental Success" mainly about?
How restaurants first came to serve potato chips
How the first potato chips came to be made
Why someone wanted to make the first potato chips
Why someone complained about some fried potatoes
4. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
How were potato chips first sold in some grocery stores?
In baskets that sat on tables
In piles that were on plates
In wax-coated paper bags that were ironed shut
In paper bags that were filled from a barrel
5. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that there have been many changes made to potato chips?
It was not long before people wanted potato chips without having to go to a restaurant to get them.
Over the years many more people began making and selling potato chips.
Bigger and better kinds of packages were designed, and different flavors of chips started appearing.
What an unusual history the potato chip has, from its accidental beginning in New York State to being perhaps the most popular snack food in the world.
6. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
What can the reader conclude from the information after Step 5 of the recipe?
Fresh-baked potato chips are tastier than those bought at a store.
An adult is needed to add extra seasonings to the potato chips.
Adding ingredients to the potato chips increases the baking time.
The taste of potato chips can be easily changed.
7. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
In paragraph 3, what does the word dissatisfied mean?
Not satisfied
Satisfied before
Able to be satisfied
One who is satisfied
8. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
Potato chips had an unusual start, but they soon became a well-known snack. They were sold at restaurants first and then at grocery stores. Today potato chips come in many flavors. They are enjoyed by people around the world.
Potato chips are crunchy and salty. They are one of the most popular snacks in the world. They have also been around for a long time. The first chips were made because of a complaining customer.
After potato chips were first made, it did not take long before many people wanted them. However, it was not always easy to get potato chips. Soon, though, people could buy potato chips at many grocery stores.
After potato chips were first made, many people decided to start making and selling their own potato chips. Today potato chips are made in different ways around the world and are seasoned using a variety of flavors.
9. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
According to the directions in the recipe, which step requires assistance?
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
10. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
Read the diagram. Cause: A customer complains a second time about his fried potatoes. Effect: ??? Which sentence completes the diagram?
Crum sends the thick potatoes back to the customer.
Crum tries to please the customer.
Crum fries very thin potato slices until they are crisp.
Crum apologizes to the customer.
11. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
The author wrote this selection mainly to---
persuade the reader to make fried potatoes at home
give information about how the first potato chips were made
to entertain the reader with a story about how potato chips were made
to help the reader understand why people do not like potatoes
12. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
The numbers are included in the chart to show---
how many materials you need
how many steps there are
the order of the steps
how many people can do the recipe
13. Multiple Choice
15 minutes
1 pt
Which of the following is NOT needed to make potato chips at home?