The Sprout Incident of FDR and Lady Churchill

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence BEST shows that most people have never liked Brussels sprouts?
Many readers will agree that the thought of a Brussels sprout evokes a strong visceral reaction.
These tiny cabbage-like greens have been cultivated for centuries.
In more recent history, no vegetable splits opinion quite like the Brussels sprout.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
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2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two pieces of information taken together BEST show FDR’s fondness for humor in his speech?
FDR joked that he did not want to return to England because of Brussels sprouts.
FDR provided his own tongue-in-cheek recipe for Brussels sprouts.
FDR explained how he hated the tepid water the sprouts were served in.
FDR said he would return to England if Brussels sprouts were not boiled.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
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3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the last two sections. What information provides evidence that Belle took the Brussels sprout project more seriously than FDR?
FDR laughed while narrating the argument between Lady Churchill and himself.
FDR hastened everyone to come up with a recipe book for Lady Churchill.
Belle took the initiative of compiling a recipe book for Lady Churchill.
Belle completed the book on Brussels sprouts after FDR’s death.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As per the section ‘Mrs Kermit Completes the Job’, analyze why Belle wrote the recipe book.
She was passionate about Brussels sprouts.
She did in memory of a unique incident.
She wanted to prove Lady Churchill wrong.
She was curious about the subject and wanted to learn.
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5.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the section, ‘Not a Diplomatic Food’, one can say that Lady Churchill took the criticism of English Brussels sprouts (a) and (b) .
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6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the phrases from the article with their meanings in context of the text.
meant in jest
physically repelled
playful moment
as a joke
visceral reaction
interesting anecdote
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes this incident and the evidence of recipe books and documents unique?
It was a turning point in the relations between the US and the UK.
This debate forever changed the relationship between two world leaders.
This was an insignificant but fun anecdote in the backdrop of serious matters.
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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
8.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Write a recipe for your favorite food item to cook. Break down instructions into simple sentences and use imperative verbs/sentences.
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