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