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The Happy Meal Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the Happy Meal that is given at McDonalds restaurants worldwide. How much do you really know about the Happy Meal and its history?

A multiple-choice quiz by JSU1293. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JSU1293

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,274

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1461

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (4/10), calmdecember (8/10), Guest 173 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who came up with the idea of the Happy Meal? Hint

Ronald Kroc

Dick McDonald

Dick Brams

Ray Kroc

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Question 2 of 10

2. How much did the first Happy Meal cost? Hint

$1.50

$1.10

$2.00

$3.00

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Question 3 of 10

3. By numbers sold, which toy has been the most popular to be given out in Happy Meals? Hint

McDonalds Wrist Bracelets

Madame Alexander Dolls

Ty Beanie Babies

Hot Wheels Cars

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many calories are in a Happy Meal cheeseburger in the United States? Hint

550

730

1240

360

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the Happy Meal first tied to a movie? Hint

July 1983

May 1980

September 1989

December 1979

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the Chicken McNuggets become available in the Happy Meal? Hint

1987

1980

1983

1985

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Question 7 of 10

7. Founded in 1990, what is the name of the organization of Happy Meal toy collectors? Hint

Happy Meal Gurus

Happy Meal Toy Association

McDonald's Collectors Club

McCollector's Organization

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Happy Meal known as in Mexico? Hint

comida feliz

chico emocionado

hamburguesa emocionado

cajita feliz

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many grams of fat are in the small fries included in a Happy Meal? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ok, now for an easy one. What are the handles on the American Happy Meal box designed as? Hint

A Smiley Face

The Golden Arches

Two Hamburger Buns

A Sunshine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who came up with the idea of the Happy Meal?

Answer: Dick Brams

Dick Brams was a St. Louis ad manager who suggested a kid-friendly meal two years before the Happy Meal's debut. The very first Happy Meal was "circus-wagon" themed.

2. How much did the first Happy Meal cost?

Answer: $1.10

The first Happy Meal cost only a dollar and a dime and came with a hamburger or cheeseburger, small drink, small fries, and a small toy. The meal also came with a small cookie sampler.

3. By numbers sold, which toy has been the most popular to be given out in Happy Meals?

Answer: Ty Beanie Babies

The first toys given in the Happy Meal were puzzle books, stencils, pencil erasers, identification bracelets, and McWrist wallets. Happy Meal toys have grown into a collectors item for people.

4. How many calories are in a Happy Meal cheeseburger in the United States?

Answer: 550

The small fries offered in the meal have 230 calories! Most American McDonald's offer healthier options as well, such as low fat milk and small apples with a caramel dip.

5. When was the Happy Meal first tied to a movie?

Answer: December 1979

The Happy Meal was tied to the first Star Trek movie. The opening weekend of this movie earned $11,926,421 at the box office in the United States.

6. When did the Chicken McNuggets become available in the Happy Meal?

Answer: 1983

In the early 2000s, Apple Dippers and other healthier choices were added.

7. Founded in 1990, what is the name of the organization of Happy Meal toy collectors?

Answer: McDonald's Collectors Club

Although not officially connected to the McDonald's Corporation, the McDonald's Collector's Club host annual events for its more than 1,000 members. The club began in Fremont, Ohio, in 1980 and only had 18 members. The first president of the club was Linda Gegorski.

8. What is the Happy Meal known as in Mexico?

Answer: cajita feliz

Cajita feliz translates to "happy little box" in Spanish. In Quebec the Happy Meal is called "Joyeux Festin" which translates to "happy feast." The meal was called "Juniort�te" in Germany until 1999.

9. How many grams of fat are in the small fries included in a Happy Meal?

Answer: 11

The fries also have 230 calories, 29 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein.

10. Ok, now for an easy one. What are the handles on the American Happy Meal box designed as?

Answer: The Golden Arches

The Golden Arches were incroporated into the company's logo in 1962. Dick McDonald first suggested the golden arches to architect Stanley Meston. When Stanley Meston refused, George Dexter was hired to construct the sign.

Source: Author JSU1293

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