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Peanut Butter Trivia Quiz

I'm nuts about peanut butter! It's the best snack ever! Here are a few questions about curious peanut butter facts and U.S. peanut butter brands.

A multiple-choice quiz by legendz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
legendz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,826

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1516

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Question 1 of 10

1. In this popular US peanut butter slogan, which brand did choosy moms choose?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Spread the fun!" is the slogan for what peanut butter maker?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who invented peanut butter? Hint

Dr. George Washington Carver

Joseph Rosefield

C.H. Sumner

An unknown St. Louis physician

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who are the makers of the delicious peanut butter Reese's candies? Hint

Curtis Candy Company

Mars Incorporated

Hershey's

Nestle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What TV animal was given peanut butter to make him "talk"?

Answer: (two words, don't forget the period!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following celebrities is NOT a member of the Adult Peanut Butter Lovers' Fan Club? Hint

Cher

Larry King

Rob Lowe

Madonna

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to the Skippy peanut butter website, the average American child will eat how many peanut butter sandwiches by the time he/she graduates from high school? Hint

500

2,500

15,000

1,500

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Question 8 of 10

8. Put the following peanut butter brands in the order that they first appeared on the market: Hint

Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan

Jif, Peter Pan, Skippy

Peter Pan, Skippy , Jif

Skippy, Peter Pan, Jif

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Mega-Conglomerate produces Jif? Hint

Kraft Foods

General Mills

Nestle

Procter & Gamble

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Question 10 of 10

10. Peanut plants are not nut crops at all. What is their true, botanical classification? Hint

fruit

legume

root

vegetable

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In this popular US peanut butter slogan, which brand did choosy moms choose?

Answer: Jif

According to the Jif Website, Jif comes in Creamy, Extra Crunchy, Reduced Fat, Reduced Fat Crunchy, Simply Jif (low sodium and less sugar than regular), and Smooth Sensations (jelly and chocolate combinations).

2. "Spread the fun!" is the slogan for what peanut butter maker?

Answer: Skippy

The Skippy website states that the name "Skippy" as a trademark was first used in 1932 by the Rosefield Packing Co., Ltd. in Alameda, CA.

3. Who invented peanut butter?

Answer: An unknown St. Louis physician

Although Dr. George Washington Carver is credited with inventing many uses for the peanut, his research did not begin until 1903. Peanut butter was invented in 1890 by the unknown physician, who encouraged the owner of a food products company to develop peanut butter as a protein substitute for people with poor teeth that couldn't chew meat. (Taken from the Skippy, Peanut Butter Lovers Fan Club and Jif websites).

4. Who are the makers of the delicious peanut butter Reese's candies?

Answer: Hershey's

According to the Reese's website, Reese's come in a wide variety, including: Reese's Pieces, Reese Sticks, Reese Bites, Reese's NutRageous, Reese's Fast Break, and of course Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Yum!

5. What TV animal was given peanut butter to make him "talk"?

Answer: Mr. Ed

"Mr. Ed" was on the air from 1961 to 1966.

6. Which of the following celebrities is NOT a member of the Adult Peanut Butter Lovers' Fan Club?

Answer: Rob Lowe

Other notable members include Bill Clinton, Jack Nicholson, Julia Child, Tom Selleck, Kim Basinger, Barbara Walters, Barbara Bush, Billy Joel, Julia Roberts, Bill Cosby and Michael J. Fox.

7. According to the Skippy peanut butter website, the average American child will eat how many peanut butter sandwiches by the time he/she graduates from high school?

Answer: 1,500

That's a lot of sandwiches! ABC news even reported that individually wrapped slices of peanut butter (kind of like sliced cheese) may soon be on the market, making it easier for kids to make PB&J sandwiches without all the mess.

8. Put the following peanut butter brands in the order that they first appeared on the market:

Answer: Peter Pan, Skippy , Jif

Peter Pan peanut butter, made by the Swift & Co., got its name in 1928. In 1932, a partner left the company and started marketing his own brand, labeled Skippy. Jif was not introduced until 1958. (Taken from the Peanut butter lover's website).

9. What Mega-Conglomerate produces Jif?

Answer: Procter & Gamble

The P&G website states that it operates the world's largest peanut butter plant, which churns out 250,000 jars every day!

10. Peanut plants are not nut crops at all. What is their true, botanical classification?

Answer: legume

Peanuts actually grow under ground.

Source: Author legendz

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