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