The Sweet Story of Candy Canes
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
77
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?
A
USA
B
Germany
Explanation. As per the text, candy canes were first invented in Germany.
C
France
D
Russia
E
China
Question 2
What flavor is typically associated with candy canes?
A
Chocolate
B
Vanilla
C
Strawberry
D
Lemon
E
Peppermint
Explanation. The text mentions that candy canes are flavored with peppermint.
Question 3
What symbolizes joy and happiness during the holiday season?
A
Chocolate
B
Candy Canes
Explanation. According to the text, candy canes symbolize joy and happiness during the holiday season.
C
Ice Cream
D
Cake
E
Cookies
Question 4
What is the process of making candy canes?
A
Baking a cake mix
B
Frying a dough
C
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.
D
Mixing fruit juice with soda
E
Boiling vegetables
Question 5
What happens to the dough in the process of making candy canes?
A
It is baked
B
It is fried
C
It is boiled
D
It is cooled
E
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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