Candy

When making candy canes, what is the next step after heating and melting the sugar?

• shaping the syrup into a cane

• letting the syrup cool down

• adding colors

• adding more sugar

Based on the text, which of the following statements can you infer to be true?

• Employees at factories that make candy canes only work in the month of December.

• Children at the Christmas Eve service in 1670 were surprised to receive candy canes upon entering.

• In Europe, candy canes are more popular during the summer than they are during the winter.

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According to the text, what do people use candy canes for?

• decorations and creative desserts

• stirring coffee

• melting into syrup

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What is the relationship between Bunte Brothers and Bob McCormack?

• The Bunte Brothers taught Bob McCormack how to make candy canes.

• The Bunte Brothers tried to stop Bob McCormack from making candy canes.

• The Bune Brothers owned the patent for candy cane machines, but Bob McCormack was the one who sold most candy canes in the US.

• The Bunte Brothers purchased Bob's Candles from Bob McCormack.

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Which parts of the candy cane did the choir leader ask for?

• the cane shape and the colors

• the texture and the feel

• the minty flavor and the color

• the shape and the texture

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How are candy canes today different than the original candy canes?

• You can buy candy canes in different colors and flavors.

• Most candy canes are sold in the summer instead of winter.

• Only one company is allowed to make candy canes todayl.

• Some candy canes do not have flavor now.

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Why is the holiday season an important time of year for candy cane manufacturers?

• The workers get a break for two weeks, making it difficult for the manufacturers to create enough candy canes.

• Almost 90% of candy canes are sold during the holiday season.

• Candy cane manufacturers try creating new flavors during the holiday season.

• Candy canes were first created during the holiday season.

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Why was the original candy only sold from March to November?

• It was time-consuming to make

• They couldn't make enough

• They only wanted it around the holidays

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What is the primary ingredient in most candies?

• Sugar

• Salt

• Flour

• Butter

Which of the following is a synonym for 'candy'?

• Confectionery

• Vegetable

• Meat

• Beverage

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