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Passage 167■ ExerciseEach numbered sentence corresponds to a sentence in the passage. Fill inthe letter of the choice that makes the sentence mean the same thing asits corresponding sentence in the passage.1. Hormel Foods Corporation invented a(n) process.a. interesting b. speedy c. independent d. clever2. The price of many fresh meats was .a. increased b. unfair c. expensive d. a shock3. The high-calorie-count food quickly hunger.a. extended b. conquered c. maximized d. revealed4. SPAM was a(n) his homesickness.a. a reminder of b. cure for c. secondary to d. extension of5. Its pink color seems to spark strong reactions of or devotion.a. unhappiness b. loyalty c. hatred d. love6. observers have pointed out that the ingredients are listed oneach can.a. Bossy b. Strange c. Nameless d. Unbiased7. It may seem to see SPAM alongside expensive watches andperfume.a. natural b. inventive c. out of place d. not acceptable8. These uses seem , but amusing.a. out-of-place b. hateful c. adventurous d. oddCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.9. SPAM .a. is very profitable b. is of doubtful health value c. is opposedd. is able to adjust to changes10. Hormel Foods continues to be a(n) , family-originated company.a. out-of-place b. odd c. adventurous d. independent■ Discussion Questions1. On balance, do you think SPAM has had good or bad effects? Explainyour answer.2. Describe two things that appeal to you about SPAM and two things youfind unappealing.3. Why do you think SPAM has drawn so much attention?