Question

Which TWO statements best identify the central idea of the text?

Answer 1

Answer:

A. After Epperson was forced to sell his business, the Popsicle continued to grow in popularity.

Explanation:

In the text "How an eleven year old boy invented the popsicle," An eleven year old boy by name Frank Epperson invented the popsicle by accident, when he had mixed some sugary soda with water and left it out overnight and by morning it was frozen. This He called an Episcle and went on to start producing it and expanded his sale as the episcle grew in popularity.

But after sometime, when he got broke, He decided to sell the right to his creation in order to stay afloat to the Joe Lowe Co. in the 1920s. which he regrets. But even after He sold the rights, The popsicles continued to grow in popularity. The Joe Lowe Co. futher pushed Epperson invention to more success.

The popsicle is still in existence with different flavours and as the giant company Unilever acquired it and expanded it futher beyond just the fruity favour.