1. What effect is Mexico's worst freeze in 50 years (which occurred in early February) having on American consumers? Be specific.

2. How are food distributors, restaurants and supermarkets dealing with the problem caused by the freeze in Mexico?

3. What unusual factor will make it more difficult for these businesses to find other sources for scarce food items?

4. When are the interrupted food supplies expected to return to normal?

5. a) Who does the grocery shopping in your home?
b) Have prices for any of the vegetables mentioned in the article drastically increased recently?
c) Would drastic price increases affect the produce your family buys? Explain your answer.