Fast Practice 4th Grade

In Passage 1, what was a result of the creation of Crum's new potato dish?

• He made cooking with grease more popular

• He figured out a new way to slice vegetables

• He changed what people thought were good manners

• He created recipes that mixed food from two different countries

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which detail supports the answer in Part A?

• "They had been introduced in this country more than half a century earlier." (paragraph 2)

• "That way they could be eaten with a fork." (paragraph 3)

• "He wanted them to be sliced a little bit thinner." (paragraph 4)

• "Apparently the diner didn’t mind using his fingers." (paragraph 8)

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Read these sentences from Passage 1: "They quickly ordered the same thing. Word soon spread. Within a short time, 'Saratoga Chips'—or 'potato crunches' as Crum himself called his creation—became very popular in the region." What does the phrase word soon spread mean as it is used in this paragraph?

• People started to share the chips.

• People began cooking more chips.

• People began talking about the snack.

• People started to make money on the snack.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which detail in Passage 1 supports the author's claim that restaurants want to keep their customers happy?

• Crum sliced each potato carefully.

• Crum made the potato dish twice.

• Crum fried the potatoes in grease.

• Crum made the potatoes too thick.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Passage 2, what do the subheadings Legend Has It and Fact or Fiction? show?

• Potato chips were a family invention.

• Potato chips are from different countries.

• Potato chips have mysterious beginnings.

• Potato chips can be eaten in different ways.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which sentence from Passage 2 suggests that the author thinks potato chips are delicious?

• They are now both popular treats.

• Unfortunately for him, but fortunately for us, Crum got word that the customer absolutely loved the crisp dish.

• These over-fried bits would go on to be known as potato chips.

• Today, the potato chip industry is worth over a whopping $31 billion!

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9

Which sentence summarizes Passage 2?

• Several people helped make potato chips as popular as they are today.

• Which type of potato chip is best is a topic that will continue to be argued over for a long time.

• While there are many different stories about how chips were made, everyone can agree that they are a popular snack.

• An accident in a restaurant kitchen caused an invention that inspires people around the world to use potatoes in different ways.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Select the answer that shows how the author of Passage 1 explains Crum's response to the diner who sent his food back.

• Crum had a sister who changed the dish.

• Crum accidentally made a new dish that was enjoyed.

• Crum made a dish he thought would be impolite to eat.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9

Select the answer that shows how the author of Passage 2 explains Crum's response to the diner who sent his food back.

• Crum had a sister who changed the dish.

• Crum accidentally made a new dish that was enjoyed.

• Crum made a dish he thought would be impolite to eat.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9

Select the answer that shows how the authors of both Passage 1 and Passage 2 explain Crum's response to the diner who sent his food back.

• Crum had a sister who changed the dish.

• Crum accidentally made a new dish that was enjoyed.

• Crum made a dish he thought would be impolite to eat.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7