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American Big Business: Part 1 Trivia Quiz

My first quiz was about the language we truckers use. This quiz is about the US companies I have hauled for. I list facts and/or products of that company, you give the name of the company.

A multiple-choice quiz by TruckHappy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TruckHappy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,451

Updated
Mar 02 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1708

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Battle Creek, MI company has products named Eggos, Pop Tarts, Cheez-It's and Frosted Flakes. Tony says "They're Grrrrrrreat". Hint

General Mills

Kellogg's

Kraft Foods

Pillsbury

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Question 2 of 10

2. With Wega televisions, PlayStation video games, Cleo PDAs and VAIO laptop computers this electronics company is looking good after failing to win the battle of VHS vs. Beta. Hint

Panasonic

Sony

Gateway

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Question 3 of 10

3. This national retailer sells brand names Craftsman, Kenmore and Lands' End. Also started Discover credit card and Allstate insurance. Not bad for a couple of watch makers from Chicago. Hint

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Montgomery Ward

J.C. Penney Company

Walmart

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Question 4 of 10

4. The website eBay started as a way for collectors to buy, sell and trade PEZ candy dispensers.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. SweeTarts, Oh Henry, Baby Ruth and Chunky are just a few of the US candy bars owned by this company since 2018. Hint

Ferrero SpA

Hershey

M&M Mars

Kraft

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famous lighter company is located in Bradford, Pennsylvania? Hint

Acme

Bic

Zippo

Ronson

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Question 7 of 10

7. This auto company I hauled car parts for made the Corvair, Vega, Monza, Nomad and El Camino to name a few. Hint

Chevrolet

Ford

Dodge

Chrysler

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Question 8 of 10

8. This large cola company has got into other products. Here are a few; Dasani water, Minute Maid, Barq's, Evian, and POWERade. Hint

Pepsi

Coca-Cola

7 UP

A&W Root Beer

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Question 9 of 10

9. 501, 505, 529, 550, 559 & 560. These are a few of this company's model numbers for its products. Two mules could not pull them apart. What product is this? Hint

Tommy Jeans

Lee Jeans

Levi Strauss

Wrangler Jeans

10. Also located in Bradford, PA, this knife company sells popular styles such as Trapper, Copperlock, Russlock and the Toothpick. Look for the "XX" and you'll know that you're getting the real deal. Hint

Victorinox

Buck

Case

Gerber

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Battle Creek, MI company has products named Eggos, Pop Tarts, Cheez-It's and Frosted Flakes. Tony says "They're Grrrrrrreat".

Answer: Kellogg's

William Kellogg and his brother started making cereal in 1894 when they ran boiled wheat dough through rollers which enabled them to produce thin sheets of wheat. After a sudden interruption in their laboratory activities left cooked wheat exposed to the air for more than a day, the Kellogg brothers decided to run the wheat through the rollers despite the fact it was no longer fresh. To their amazement, instead of a single, large sheet of wheat, the rollers discharged a single flake for each wheat berry - cereal flakes were born.

2. With Wega televisions, PlayStation video games, Cleo PDAs and VAIO laptop computers this electronics company is looking good after failing to win the battle of VHS vs. Beta.

Answer: Sony

Forget electronics, Sony is into movies and music too.

3. This national retailer sells brand names Craftsman, Kenmore and Lands' End. Also started Discover credit card and Allstate insurance. Not bad for a couple of watch makers from Chicago.

Answer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.

In 1886 Richard Sears started selling watches to make extra income, a year later he opened his 1st location in Chicago and hired fellow watchmaker Alvah C. Roebuck. In 1888 they made their 1st catalog selling watches and jewelry. Then in 1893 the corporate name became Sears, Roebuck and Co.

4. The website eBay started as a way for collectors to buy, sell and trade PEZ candy dispensers.

Answer: True

Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's 1998 homerun balls were also auctioned off on eBay.

5. SweeTarts, Oh Henry, Baby Ruth and Chunky are just a few of the US candy bars owned by this company since 2018.

Answer: Ferrero SpA

These were all owned by Nestl� until 2018, when that company sold its confectionary brands to the Italian multinational Ferrero SpA.

6. What famous lighter company is located in Bradford, Pennsylvania?

Answer: Zippo

There are collectors from all over the world who meet every year at Bradford when Zippo has their open house.

7. This auto company I hauled car parts for made the Corvair, Vega, Monza, Nomad and El Camino to name a few.

Answer: Chevrolet

Ralph Nader had something to do with the demise of the Corvair. Vega's with V8 engines were a favorite with racers on the 1/4 mile tracks.

8. This large cola company has got into other products. Here are a few; Dasani water, Minute Maid, Barq's, Evian, and POWERade.

Answer: Coca-Cola

Remember the cola wars? Now it seems like it is a war of all drinks. Who'd have thought putting water in a bottle could fetch $1.50?

9. 501, 505, 529, 550, 559 & 560. These are a few of this company's model numbers for its products. Two mules could not pull them apart. What product is this?

Answer: Levi Strauss

Look on the label and you will see the famous two mules trying their best to rip apart a pair of Levi jeans.

Answer: Case

W.R. Case and Sons started in 1889 in Upstate New York. The "XX" stamped on the blade as a sign of quality.

Source: Author TruckHappy

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