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History of Cadbury's Trivia Quiz

A short quiz about Cadbury's Chocolate, we all eat the lovely stuff but do we know anything about its history?

A multiple-choice quiz by lolly01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lolly01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,744

Updated
Feb 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
658

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (5/10), Guest 91 (6/10), Guest 180 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the original founder of Cadbury's? Hint

Edward Cadbury

John Cadbury

Walter Cadbury

William Cadbury

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Mr Cadbury open his first shop? Hint

1894

1854

1824

1874

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cadbury's founder handed the company over to his two eldest sons. Do you know their names? Hint

William and George

Richard and Edward

Richard and George

Edward and William

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did Cadbury's move from their smaller factory in Birmingham to the Bourneville village? Hint

1899

1879

1909

1889

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Question 5 of 10

5. What interactive exhibit is available for visiting at a major chocolate manufacturer in Birmingham, UK? Hint

Cadbury Universe

Cadbury World

Cadbury Town

Cadbury Village

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Question 6 of 10

6. Has Cadbury's ever produced a fruit only bar?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. There have been many adverts for Cadbury's. Do you know which British television programme was sponsored by Cadbury's at the start of the 21st century? Hint

Coronation Street

Hollyoaks

Emmerdale

Family Affairs

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of Cadbury's many chocolate selections is Cadbury's Heroes. Do you know how many different varieties are in a Heroes box? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Cadbury's processing and production sites are there in the UK? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'How do you eat yours' is a well known advertising slogan for which Cadbury's product? Hint

Creme Egg

Crunchie

Roses

Flake

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Apr 20 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 91: 6/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 180: 6/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 195: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the original founder of Cadbury's?

Answer: John Cadbury

John Cadbury was one of 10 children. Aged just 22 when he first set up as a dealer of tea, coffee, hops and mustard. Soon a new line started selling cocoa and drinking chocolate, this he prepared himself with a mortar and pestle!

2. In what year did Mr Cadbury open his first shop?

Answer: 1824

He opened his first shop at 93 Bull Street in the then very fashionable part of Birmingham.

3. Cadbury's founder handed the company over to his two eldest sons. Do you know their names?

Answer: Richard and George

John Cadbury handed over the company to his two sons in 1861.

4. In what year did Cadbury's move from their smaller factory in Birmingham to the Bourneville village?

Answer: 1879

They had soon outgrown their factory in Birmingham and with an increasing workforce they needed a new site. The brothers decided to buy a site in the country, because they felt it would be better for the food industry and their workers, it was extremely important to the brothers that their employees had better working conditions. They saw their employees as part of the Cadbury family.

5. What interactive exhibit is available for visiting at a major chocolate manufacturer in Birmingham, UK?

Answer: Cadbury World

Cadbury world is a one way self guided tour of the factory (not all areas are on show) there is a play area, two shops, restaurant, snack bar and picnic area on site for visitors.

6. Has Cadbury's ever produced a fruit only bar?

Answer: Yes

Cadbury's has produced three fruit only bars to date, the Amazin' Raisin Bar from 1971-1978, Sultana Bar from 1982-1988, and the California Dreamin', but all these have been discontinued. You never know in the future one might be back!

7. There have been many adverts for Cadbury's. Do you know which British television programme was sponsored by Cadbury's at the start of the 21st century?

Answer: Coronation Street

"Coronation Street" was the most watched programme on UK television, and reached millions of households. There were lots of possible suitors but Cadbury's came forward with a �10 million package!

8. One of Cadbury's many chocolate selections is Cadbury's Heroes. Do you know how many different varieties are in a Heroes box?

Answer: 9

These mini bars come in the following: Caramel, Fudge, Crunchie, Time Out, Dairy Milk, Twirl, Dream, Nuts in Caramel and the lovely Picnic. My mouth is watering now just thinking about these!

9. How many Cadbury's processing and production sites are there in the UK?

Answer: 4

1) Bourneville
2) Somerdale factory near Bristol
3) Chirk in North Wales
4) Marlbrook milk processing plant in Herefordshire (processing fresh milk for the milk chocolate).

10. 'How do you eat yours' is a well known advertising slogan for which Cadbury's product?

Answer: Creme Egg

Thought I would give you a real easy one to finish off with!

Source: Author lolly01

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