Anzacs Biscuits Comprehensive Questions

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Here are my answers about Anzacs Biscuits Comprehensive Questions.

Read the ‘Anzac Biscuit Fact File’ and answer or highlight the questions that follow. 

Literal Comprehension

1. When did the first published recipe for Anzac biscuits appear in a cookbook? 

1927 

1921 

1917 

1914 

2. Why were eggs not used as a binding agent in Anzac biscuit recipes? Highlight two. 

eggs were scarce during wartime 

eggs were not commonly used in baking 

eggs made baked goods more likely to spoil 

eggs were expensive 

3. List the basic ingredients in Anzac biscuits. 

• rolled oats

• flour

• sugar

• butter

• golden syrup

4. Where can you usually find Anzac biscuits today? 

at home, at school, at work 

supermarkets, cafes, galas 

parades, galas, fundraisers 

at the Anzac biscuit shop 

Inferential Comprehension (You need to write in the answers.)

1. What could have happened if ingredients were used that spoiled easily during the war? 

They can not eat the Anzacs Biscuits if they used ingredients that spoiled easily during the war.

2. Explain the significance of the name ANZAC and Anzac Day. 

After Gallipoli, the New Zealand and Australian troops became known as ANZACS (members of the Australian
and New Zealand Army Corps).
On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set
out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took
in the name continues to this day.

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly
commemorates all Australians
and New Zealanders “ who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping
operations”the contribution and
suffering of all those who have served”.

3. Why was the original hard army biscuit used as a substitute for bread? 

The original biscuit that was a part of soldiers and sailors rations for many  years was not sweet.

4. Why were eggs scarce during the First World War?

Agriculture and food distribution suffered from strains imposed by the war and naval
blockades reduced food imports.

Thinking Critically 

1. The answer is: ‘a hard biscuit that was used as a substitute for bread.’ What could the question be?

What was the description of Anzac biscuit during the First World War?

2. The answer is: ‘as a tribute to the soldiers who inspired the name.’ What could the question be? 

  What is Anzac Day?

Evaluative Comprehension 

1. Why do you think that the recipe is still basically the same and that the Anzac biscuit is still so popular today? 

The recipe is still basically the same because this made them not only nutritious and full of energy but also long lasting. The Anzacs biscuits are still so popular today because they range from super-chewy to mega-crisp. They are totally delicious, and perfect to dunk into a cup of tea or coffee.

2. There is often debate about the preferred texture of an Anzac Biscuit. What are the qualities of your perfect Anzac biscuit? 

Highlight the criteria that appeal to you:

• Thick biscuit    
• Thin biscuit
• Chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside
• Chewy all the way through
• Crispy all the way through 
• Traditional recipe
• A recipe with other ingredients added
• Chocolate dipped
• No chocolate

3. Coconut was added to the recipe in 1927. What do you think would make a delicious addition to the recipe and why? 

Vanilla essence would make a delicious addition to the recipe because it added flavor and aroma in the recipe 

Cloze Passage Fill in each blank.

The Anzac biscuit recipe is still popular. Although the first recorded recipe for the biscuits appeared in a cookbook published way back in 1921, Anzac biscuits are still commonly made today, using the initial basic recipe. The core ingredients have remained the same. These include sugar, flour, butter, golden syrup and rolled oats. 

The Anzac biscuit has a proud history in New Zealand. The biscuits were originally made as part of the soldier's efforts during the war. While it is true that biscuits were sometimes sent to soldiers overseas, research has found that Anzac biscuits were not sent to soldiers at Gallipoli.

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