Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Fast Food Nation

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Southern California - This is where the first fast food restaurants began, primarily in response to the automobile and highways in and around the area.

San Bernardino, California - Site of the first McDonald's Restaurant with the new automated system of preparation and service in 1948.

One McDonald's Plaza, Oak Brook, Illinois - Site of the Ray Kroc Museum and the place where managers and franchisees are trained for this particular company.

Colorado Springs, Colorado - Site of huge growth because of defense industry growth, site of many fast food chains and where...
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