Read the passage. Then, answer the questions. (Please refer to the attached file)
1. Which of the following best defines the word patent?
A. a committee that rates the usefulness of new products
B. a loan used to start a business
C. a notebook used to record ideas
D. an exclusive right or license to make and sell a product
2. Write T if the statement is true. Write F if the statement is false.
_____ Marchiony sold ice cream in St. Louis.
_____ Hamwi sold ice cream in New York City.
_____ Menches sold lemon ice in New York City.
_____ Menches began using zalabia as a dish for ice cream.
3. Which best identifies the time setting of the passage?
A. early 1800 s
B. late 1800s
C. early twentieth century
D. late twentieth century
4. Explain the main idea of this passage.
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