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Quiz about Memorable US Public Service Campaigns

Memorable US Public Service Campaigns Quiz

Public Service ads attempt to influence the behavior or mindset of the public on issues such as health, safety, education, etc. This quiz is about some American public service ad campaigns that are particularly memorable.

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

Author
Giniw

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,507

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who said "Only you can prevent forest fires"? Hint

Smokey Bear

Safety Bear

Fozzy Bear

Pooh Bear

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another famous US public service message featured a native American man, in close-up, with a tear running down his face. What was this ad focusing on? Hint

Treatment of Native Americans

Drug abuse

Depression

Pollution

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Question 3 of 10

3. What word is missing from this American public service message? "A _____is a terrible thing to waste". Hint

Life

Dream

Chance

Mind

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Take a bite out of crime" says McGruff. Who or what is McGruff? Hint

A dog

A bear

A human policeman

A vampire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Americans are familiar with the slogan "Friends don't let friends drive drunk". When did this first appear? Hint

1983

2001

1995

2008

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Question 6 of 10

6. "You could learn a lot from a dummy". What specifically did this US public service ad hope you would learn? Hint

To buckle your seat belt

To drive within the speed limit

To not let your idiot brother drive your car

To not drink and drive

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Question 7 of 10

7. This iconic ad, first airing in the US in 1987, shows an egg sizzling in a frying pan. What is this ad focusing on? Hint

Cookware

Cholesterol

Drug abuse

Diabetes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What words are missing from this famous US public service ad? "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where ____________________?"

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. This US public service ad featured a number of animals, filmed facing away from the camera. These animals' backsides were trying to get you to do what? Hint

Support your local zoo

Stop smoking

Become vegetarian

Become a veterinarian

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to a famous US public service ad slogan, what is "The toughest job you'll ever love"? Hint

The Army

President of the United States

Teacher

Peace Corps

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who said "Only you can prevent forest fires"?

Answer: Smokey Bear

The US Forest Service began this successful campaign in 1944 with the catch-phrase "Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires". in 1947 the slogan was changed to "Only you can prevent forest fires". In 2001 it was changed slightly with "forest fires" replaced by "wildfires". It is one of the most successful American public service campaigns ever.

2. Another famous US public service message featured a native American man, in close-up, with a tear running down his face. What was this ad focusing on?

Answer: Pollution

The iconic "Crying Indian" public service advertisement first appeared on Earth Day 1971. The "Keep America Beautiful" foundation focuses on litter prevention, waste reduction/recycling and community greening & beautification.

3. What word is missing from this American public service message? "A _____is a terrible thing to waste".

Answer: Mind

The United Negro College Fund began this campaign in 1972. This well-known campaign has helped to raise over $2.2 billion to assist minorities to attend college.

4. "Take a bite out of crime" says McGruff. Who or what is McGruff?

Answer: A dog

McGruff the Crime Dog debuted in 1980 in the US. The campaign was aimed mainly at children and focused on drugs, bullying, safety, the importance of staying in school, and more recently, identity theft.

5. Americans are familiar with the slogan "Friends don't let friends drive drunk". When did this first appear?

Answer: 1983

The campaign was developed through a partnership between the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Since this partnership began, drunk driving began a steady decline, and the Ad Council has reported that more than 60% of Americans report stopping a friend from driving drunk.

6. "You could learn a lot from a dummy". What specifically did this US public service ad hope you would learn?

Answer: To buckle your seat belt

Vince and Larry were the crash test dummies used in ads that demonstrated what happens when occupants don't wear their seat belts. Between the year of its introduction (1985) and 2014, seat belt usage increased from 14% to 79%, saving approximately 85,000 lives, and $3.2 billion in costs to society.

7. This iconic ad, first airing in the US in 1987, shows an egg sizzling in a frying pan. What is this ad focusing on?

Answer: Drug abuse

"This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs". It is one of the most iconic US ad campaigns in history.

8. What words are missing from this famous US public service ad? "It's 10 p.m. Do you know where ____________________?"

Answer: your children are

This catchphrase was popular in the 60s, 70s and 80s, and was aimed at child safety. It usually appeared just prior to the 10 o'clock news.

9. This US public service ad featured a number of animals, filmed facing away from the camera. These animals' backsides were trying to get you to do what?

Answer: Stop smoking

"Butts are gross" said the ad. This anti-smoking campaign used humor - as well as animal butts - to encourage young people to stop smoking.

10. According to a famous US public service ad slogan, what is "The toughest job you'll ever love"?

Answer: Peace Corps

Since its creation in 1961 by President Kennedy, the Peace Corps has used this catchphrase to attract volunteers. It captures the challenges and rewards of the Peace Corps perfectly.

Source: Author Giniw

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