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The Sweet Story of Candy Canes

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 77

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Have you ever wondered where candy canes come from? These sweet treats were first invented in Germany hundreds of years ago. They start as a sugar mixture that is heated until it becomes a soft dough. This dough is then stretched and twisted into the famous candy cane shape and flavored with peppermint to give it its distinctive taste. Candy canes are not just delicious, but also a symbol of joy and happiness during the holiday season.

Question 1

Where were candy canes first invented?

USA

Germany

Explanation. As per the text, candy canes were first invented in Germany.

France

Russia

China

Question 2

What flavor is typically associated with candy canes?

Chocolate

Vanilla

Strawberry

Lemon

Peppermint

Explanation. The text mentions that candy canes are flavored with peppermint.

Question 3

What symbolizes joy and happiness during the holiday season?

Chocolate

Candy Canes

Explanation. According to the text, candy canes symbolize joy and happiness during the holiday season.

Ice Cream

Cake

Cookies

Question 4

What is the process of making candy canes?

Baking a cake mix

Frying a dough

Heating a sugar mixture until it becomes a soft dough

Explanation. The text says that candy canes start as a sugar mixture that is heated until it becomes a soft dough.

Mixing fruit juice with soda

Boiling vegetables

Question 5

What happens to the dough in the process of making candy canes?

It is baked

It is fried

It is boiled

It is cooled

It is stretched and twisted

Explanation. The text mentions that the dough is stretched and twisted into the famous candy cane shape.

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