Candy Canes Quiz

What is the main topic of the article?

• Christmas decorations

• Candy canes

• History of candy

• Manufacturing process

When are candy canes manufactured?

• All year long

• Only during summer

• Only during winter

• Only during Christmas

What is the purpose of candy canes today?

• To be used as a decoration on Christmas trees.
• To be a popular treat during the holiday season.
• To be given as a gift on Valentine's Day.
• To be used as a garnish for cocktails.

What is the shape of candy canes?

• Hook or cane
• Stick

• Square

When was the first candy cane invented?

• 1950

• 1670

• 1900

• 1770

Why was the candy cane invented?

• To use as a decoration on Christmas trees

• To be used as a weapon during snowball fights
• To keep children quiet during the long Christmas nativity service

• To be given as a gift to adults during Christmas

How did America change the original candy cane?

• Adding blue and yellow stripes

• Adding red and white stripes

• Making it square-shaped
• Adding the peppermint flavor

How are candy canes made?

• By grinding candy into a powder, mixing it with water, shaping it into canes, and adding peppermint oil and red food coloring.
• By melting chocolate, pouring it into cane-shaped molds, and adding peppermint oil and red food coloring.
• By mixing flour, eggs, and milk, shaping it into canes, and flavoring it with peppermint oil and coloring it with red stripes.
• By mixing sugar, corn syrup, and water, heating the mixture, cooling it, shaping it into canes, and flavoring it with peppermint oil and coloring it with red stripes.

What does the candy cane symbolize?

• Sweet treat
• Peppermint flavor
• Santa Claus

• Christmas season

How many candy canes are made every year?

• 7.6 million

• 1.76 billion

• 176 million

• 17 billion