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Questions and Answers
What is the main theme of the text?
What is the main theme of the text?
- The success story of Portage Pie in Westfield, New York (correct)
- The best pie shop in New York State
- The history of pie-making in America
- The popularity of homemade apple pie
Why did people in town initially doubt the Thayer family's decision to open a pie shop?
Why did people in town initially doubt the Thayer family's decision to open a pie shop?
- Pie shops were not popular in that area
- There was already too much competition from other pie shops
- The Thayer family was inexperienced in baking pies
- The building they bought was in poor condition (correct)
What made Portage Pie gain popularity after a slow start?
What made Portage Pie gain popularity after a slow start?
- A famous chef endorsement
- Aggressive marketing campaigns
- Discounts and promotions
- Positive word-of-mouth from customers (correct)
What influenced Jack Jr. to quit his job as an environmental scientist and join the family business?
What influenced Jack Jr. to quit his job as an environmental scientist and join the family business?
What factor contributed to the success of Portage Pie according to the text?
What factor contributed to the success of Portage Pie according to the text?
What type of pies did Portage Pie offer based on the given text?
What type of pies did Portage Pie offer based on the given text?
What is the primary reason the speaker says people love pie?
What is the primary reason the speaker says people love pie?
What is one of the key reasons pie is considered 'comfort food'?
What is one of the key reasons pie is considered 'comfort food'?
What does the speaker say about the crust of a good pie?
What does the speaker say about the crust of a good pie?
What is one way pie is considered 'good for you'?
What is one way pie is considered 'good for you'?
What does the speaker say about their personal preference for pie?
What does the speaker say about their personal preference for pie?
What does the text suggest about the variety of pies available?
What does the text suggest about the variety of pies available?
