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