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  • 1. When was the slogan 'There's always room for Jell-O' introduced?
A) 1986
B) 1964
C) 1974
D) 1990
  • 2. What reason did marketers cite for the decline in Jell-O sales?
A) Lack of flavor variety
B) Rising sugar prices
C) Decreasing family sizes
D) Competition from ice cream
  • 3. Who was hired to stop the decline in Jell-O sales?
A) Philip Morris
B) Michael O. Leavitt
C) Bill Cosby
D) Dana Gioia
  • 4. What are Jigglers?
A) Jell-O shots used in wrestling
B) Jell-O snacks molded into fun shapes
C) Frozen pudding pops
D) Carbonated Jell-O drinks
  • 5. In what year did Bill Cosby become the brand's spokesperson?
A) 1984
B) 1990
C) 1974
D) 1964
  • 6. What product replaced D-Zerta in 1984?
A) Sugar-Free Jell-O
B) Jigglers
C) Jell-O Pops
D) Sparkling Jell-O
  • 7. What was the 'Champagne of Jell-O'?
A) Sugar-Free Jell-O
B) Jell-O salad
C) Jell-O Pops
D) Sparkling Jell-O
  • 8. Which company merged General Foods into its structure in 1990?
A) General Mills
B) Altria Group
C) Kraft Foods Inc.
D) Philip Morris
  • 9. Which state declared an annual 'Jell-O Week'?
A) Florida
B) California
C) Utah
D) New York
  • 10. What event featured a souvenir pin depicting green Jell-O?
A) 1964 Food Expo
B) 1990 World Fair
C) 2002 Winter Olympics
D) 2010 Web Series launch
  • 11. What ingredient cannot be used in Jell-O because it prevents setting?
A) Sugar
B) Carbonated water
C) Chopped nuts
D) Fresh pineapple
  • 12. How many products were sold under the Jell-O brand as of 2016?
A) Over 420 million
B) More than 110
C) Exactly 100
D) Over 1 billion
  • 13. What is the name of the enzyme found in pineapple juice?
A) Gelatinase
B) Bromelain
C) Capsaicin
D) Fructose
  • 14. What was the name of the online web series featuring Bill Cosby?
A) D-Zerta
B) Jigglers
C) OBKB
D) Champagne
  • 15. Which substance can be used to inactivate the enzyme in pineapple juice?
A) Water
B) Sugar
C) Capsaicin
D) NutraSweet
  • 16. Which magazine did the Genesee Pure Food Company use to advertise Jell-O starting in 1902?
A) Family Circle
B) Good Housekeeping
C) Ladies' Home Journal
D) Better Homes & Gardens
  • 17. What marketing tactic in 1904 helped make Jell-O a success?
A) In-store product sampling
B) Distributing free cookbooks
C) Television commercials
D) Discounted bulk pricing
  • 18. In what year was the chocolate flavor of Jell-O initially discontinued?
A) 1923
B) 1930
C) 1936
D) 1927
  • 19. Which opera singer was featured in early Jell-O advertisements?
A) Ernestine Schumann-Heink
B) Maria Callas
C) Nellie Melba
D) Renata Tebaldi
  • 20. What was the name of the artificially sweetened version of Jell-O launched in 1923?
A) Jell-O Light
B) Sweet-Free Jell
C) Slim-Jell
D) D-Zerta
  • 21. In 1927, Postum acquired the frozen foods company owned by whom?
A) Charles Post
B) Orville Redenbacher
C) Frank Epperson
D) Clarence Birdseye
  • 22. What flavor was introduced in 1930 to complement congealed salads?
A) Strawberry
B) Lime
C) Orange
D) Lemon
  • 23. Who was the comedian that became the Jell-O spokesperson in 1934?
A) Jack Benny
B) Bob Hope
C) George Burns
D) Groucho Marx
  • 24. Who wrote the famous Jell-O jingle?
A) Young & Rubicam
B) Don Bestor
C) Clarence Birdseye
D) Jack Benny
  • 25. When did chocolate return to the Jell-O lineup as an instant pudding?
A) 1927
B) 1936
C) 1934
D) 1950
  • 26. Which of these ingredients was commonly included in popular Jell-O salad recipes?
A) Pickles
B) Potatoes
C) Mushrooms
D) Cabbage
  • 27. What type of savory flavor was introduced in the 1950s?
A) Seasoned tomato
B) Onion
C) Garlic
D) Bell pepper
  • 28. Which artist illustrated some of the early Jell-O advertisements?
A) Maxfield Parrish
B) Norman Rockwell
C) Andrew Wyeth
D) Grant Wood
  • 29. Which actress was featured in early Jell-O testimonials?
A) Katherine Hepburn
B) Ethel Barrymore
C) Bette Davis
D) Mary Pickford
  • 30. Where is the headquarters of the company that owns the Jell-O trademark?
A) New York City, New York
B) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C) Le Roy, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
  • 31. In what year was the Jell-O brand original gelatin dessert created?
A) 1905
B) 1845
C) 1897
D) 1899
  • 32. Who registered the original trademark for the name Jell-O?
A) Peter Cooper
B) Orator Francis Woodward
C) May Wait
D) Pearle Bixby Wait
  • 33. What is the primary ingredient source for gelatin?
A) Plant-based starches
B) Collagen from animal products
C) Synthetic proteins
D) Fruit pectin
  • 34. Who obtained the 1845 patent for powdered gelatin?
A) May Wait
B) Pearle Bixby Wait
C) Peter Cooper
D) Orator Francis Woodward
  • 35. What famous locomotive was built by Peter Cooper?
A) Tom Thumb
B) The Rocket
C) The General
D) The Jupiter
  • 36. To whom did Pearle Bixby Wait sell the Jell-O brand in 1899?
A) Orator Francis Woodward
B) May Wait
C) Peter Cooper
D) The Genesee Pure Food Company board
  • 37. How is Jell-O instant pudding prepared?
A) Mixed with cold milk and chilled
B) Dissolved in boiling water
C) Cooked on the stove top with milk
D) Mixed with warm water and baked
  • 38. In which city did the Jell-O brand originate?
A) Albany, New York
B) Le Roy, New York
C) Buffalo, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
  • 39. What health drink was produced by the Genesee Pure Food Company?
A) Vital-O
B) Nutri-Gel
C) Grain-O
D) Jell-O
  • 40. How is ordinary Jell-O pudding prepared?
A) Prepared as a no-bake mix
B) Cooked on the stove top with milk
C) Mixed with cold milk
D) Dissolved in boiling water
  • 41. What is added to Jell-O powder to create the dessert gel?
A) Vegetable oil
B) Boiling water
C) Cold milk
D) Cold water
  • 42. During which time period was the gelatin dessert especially popular?
A) 19th century
B) First half of the 20th century
C) Late 20th century
D) Early 21st century
  • 43. Before powdered gelatin, how was gelatin sold?
A) In pre-molded cubes
B) In dried crystals
C) In liquid extract form
D) In sheets
  • 44. What occupation did Pearle Bixby Wait hold?
A) Industrialist and engineer
B) Carpenter and cough syrup manufacturer
C) Grocer and pharmacist
D) Chef and food chemist
  • 45. How are Jell-O pie fillings made?
A) Using pudding products with less liquid
B) Using gelatin powder and boiling water
C) Using cooked sugar and gelatin sheets
D) Using whipped cream and fruit
  • 46. What does the text say can be added to Jell-O to make elaborate snacks?
A) Bread crumbs and gelatin sheets
B) Spices and savory herbs
C) Chocolate chips and nuts
D) Fruit, vegetables, and whipped cream
  • 47. In what era was gelatin popularized in New York using complex molds?
A) Prohibition era
B) Victorian era
C) Great Depression era
D) Edwardian era
  • 48. During which decades was Jell-O used as an affordable ornamental ingredient for tea time fare?
A) 1970s to 1990s
B) 1900s to 1920s
C) 1950s to 1980s
D) 1920s to 1950s
  • 49. By the Jazz Age, what portion of salad recipes in an average cookbook were gelatin-based?
A) 1/3
B) 1/4
C) 1/2
D) 1/5
  • 50. What is the name of the sweet gelatin-based fruit dessert containing vanilla pudding, tapioca pudding, and pineapple?
A) Fruit Medley
B) Creamy Gelatin
C) Sweet Delight
D) Good Salad
  • 51. Which publication collected the recipe for tomato soup gelatin salad?
A) Des Moines Register
B) Washington Post
C) New York Times
D) Chicago Tribune
  • 52. In what year was the Jell-O 'No-Bake' dessert line launched?
A) 1971
B) 1950
C) 1969
D) 1966
  • 53. When was Jell-O 1-2-3 discontinued in most United States grocery stores?
A) 1969
B) 1975
C) 1992
D) 1987
  • 54. Which celebrity appeared in TV advertisements for Jell-O Soft Swirl?
A) Julia Child
B) Florence Henderson
C) Lucille Ball
D) Betty Crocker
  • 55. What was one of the flavors offered for Jell-O Soft Swirl?
A) Black Raspberry
B) Tropical Fruit
C) Lemon-Lime
D) Peach Creme
  • 56. Why did marketers promote easy-to-prepare prepackaged foods during the baby boom?
A) Young mothers lacked supporting community structures
B) Fresh fruit was too expensive
C) Gelatin was a new scientific discovery
D) People stopped using ovens entirely
  • 57. Why can you not make Jell-O shots using only liquor?
A) Alcohol evaporates before denaturing proteins
B) Alcohol prevents the mixture from freezing
C) The flavor becomes too bitter
D) Liquor is too dense for gelatin chains
  • 58. Which types of liquor are commonly used to make Jell-O shots?
A) Tequila or brandy
B) Whiskey or gin
C) Vodka or rum
D) Scotch or bourbon
  • 59. What substance was historically used as a starting material for Jell-O, as shown in the museum?
A) Artificial sweeteners
B) Sturgeon bladder
C) Corn starch
D) Seaweed
  • 60. Where is the current supply of ready-to-eat Jell-O pudding cups produced?
A) Mason City, Iowa
B) Dover, Delaware
C) New York City, New York
D) LeRoy, New York
  • 61. In what year did Jell-O's first print ads appear in the Ladies' Home Journal?
A) 1949
B) 1904
C) 1934
D) 1960
  • 62. Who was the first person to direct Jell-O's early advertising campaign?
A) Frank LaBounty
B) William E. Humelbaugh
C) Don Wilson
D) Franklin King
  • 63. Which child became the recognizable 'Jell-O Girl' in illustrations?
A) Liz Cooper
B) Carol Channing
C) Vivian Vance
D) Elizabeth King
  • 64. In what year did Jack Benny's radio program begin its Jell-O sponsorship?
A) 1995
B) 1960
C) 1949
D) 1934
  • 65. What is the famous jingle associated with Jell-O that originated on the Jack Benny program?
A) It's alive!
B) Jell-O, everybody!
C) Pudding pop!
D) J-E-L-L-O!
  • 66. Which radio program, a predecessor to I Love Lucy, was sponsored by Jell-O?
A) Mad TV
B) The Lucy Show
C) Hogan's Heroes
D) My Favorite Husband
  • 67. How many episodes did the radio program 'My Favorite Husband' run for?
A) 104
B) 142
C) 60
D) 124
  • 68. In what year was Bill Cosby dismissed from his association with Jell-O?
A) 1995
B) 2010
C) 2023
D) 2014
  • 69. Which television show featured a Jell-O commercial with the cast of Hogan's Heroes?
A) The Lucy Show
B) Hogan's Heroes
C) Saturday Night Live
D) The Simpsons
  • 70. What product accompanied Jell-O in the Hogan's Heroes commercial?
A) Dream Whip
B) Pudding pops
C) Custard
D) Whipped cream
  • 71. Which actress appeared in commercials for Jell-O on 'The Lucy Show'?
A) Vivian Vance
B) Carol Channing
C) Lucille Ball
D) Rose O'Neill
  • 72. What was the tagline for Jell-O in 1995?
A) More playful
B) Jell-O, everybody!
C) It's alive!
D) Pudding pops!
  • 73. In August 2018, Jell-O released an animated series titled 'JELL-O Wobz' in partnership with whom?
A) Dauchy Company
B) DreamWorksTV
C) YouTube
D) Amazon Prime
  • 74. What series did Jell-O launch in September 2024?
A) A cookbook of recipes
B) A documentary on its history
C) A line of pudding pops
D) The Jelly Collection inflatable furniture
  • 75. In which 1936 song is Jell-O mentioned as a mundane alternative to romantic love?
A) Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise
B) The Jell-O Song
C) Romantic Jell-O
D) A Fine Romance
  • 76. Who was the longtime spokesperson for the Jell-O brand who supported the Utah resolution?
A) Bill Cosby
B) Jerome Kern
C) Ivette Bassa
D) William Bolcom
  • 77. In what year did Kraft release sales figures confirming Salt Lake City had the highest per-capita Jell-O consumption?
A) 2001
B) 1997
C) 1980
D) 1992
  • 78. What specific Jell-O product was featured in a late 1980s marketing campaign targeting families?
A) Jell-O salad
B) Jigglers
C) Sugar-free pudding
D) Blue Jell-O
  • 79. In 1988, what religious group was mentioned in an article as having a Jell-O tradition?
A) Mormons
B) Baptists
C) Catholics
D) Lutherans
  • 80. What was the reason Bill Cosby gave for why people in Utah love Jell-O?
A) It has a long history in the region
B) It is a requirement for church functions
C) It is perfect for families
D) It is cheap to produce
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