Why do you think popsicles are still popular over 100 years after they were invented?

they're still popular because they're delicious and it’s a new invention to put a stick in
juice and freeze it.

Question: What is the best meaning of “portmanteau” (port-man-toe) as it is used in

paragraph 2?
a. a blend of two words
b. a type of dessert
c. a neighborhood
d. a recipe
Question: An "asset" is something you own. What does the phrase "liquidate all my assets"
reveal about Epperson's situation? (Paragraph 5)
he had to sell and buy everything for it to be the east Popsicle sold

Question: What does the phrase “iconic status” suggest about the popularity of the
popsicle? (Paragraph 9) “Over the years, Epperson’s childhood invention has achieved iconic
status, standing in for any frozen treat the way Kleenex means a tissue.”
it means that it reached the top and it became successful. For it to gain iconic status.
Question: What does the phrase “local food luminaries” illustrate about the way Epperson
is remembered? (Paragraph 10)
a. He is remembered as surprisingly inventing a popular food.
b. He is remembered as a careless businessman from California.
c. He is remembered as a powerful businessman from California.
d. He is remembered as significantly contributing to the world of food.

Questions:

1. What is the best meaning of “feud” as it is used in paragraph 8?

a. Conflict
b. Disaster
c. Collaboration
d. business deal

2. Summarize the history of the popsicle in 4-5 complete sentences.

There was a guy that put water and baking powder and left it there to freeze by accident.
He then took it out and licked it , he said it tasted so good so he started selling it around
his neighborhood at first, then he expanded it around his town then he called popsicle.