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Quiz about Kids Things of Long Ago
Quiz about Kids Things of Long Ago

Kids' Things of Long Ago Trivia Quiz


I hope, with this quiz, to take some of you back to a time when you saw the world as your children do now. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Oddball
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
40,269
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
13 / 20
Plays
10643
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Changeling_de (13/20), tetrahedron (7/20), mandy2 (16/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. We know about Frankenberry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry. What was the name of the cereal endorsed by a werewolf? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. What cartoon character was the spokesman for Super Sugar Crisps? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Which company owns the Wienermobile? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What food spread was a swirled combination of peanut butter and jelly? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What novelty bath soap could grow 'hair' if left unattended? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Which drink mix was 'The Official Drink of the Astronauts'?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 20
7. In the 60s and 70s, Pillsbury competed with Kool-Aid with their own kids drink mix called 'Funny Face'. Which of the following was NOT one of the original flavors? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What bubble gum was named after both a homemade musical instrument and a weapon? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. What cartoon villain competed with Cap'n Crunch with his own cereal? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Which of the following was NOT a Ralston Purina brand of Chex cereal? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Which member of the Banana Splits didn't speak? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What was the name of the astronaut that competed with Ken and G.I. Joe as the pre-eminent male doll of the 60's? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. 'Ice Cream Gum' really existed.


Question 14 of 20
14. 'Candy Cigarettes' really existed.


Question 15 of 20
15. What carbonated your drinks at the drop of a single tablet? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Remember the plastic animals you could make by pouring a liquid plastic mix into a mold and cooking it? What were they called? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Which of the following was NOT one of the loveable creatures found in Freakies cereal? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What chocolate drink mix was endorsed by football great Joe Namath, who intoned his love for 'My Ole Pal ____________'? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Originally called 'Space Dust', this candy sizzled when it came in contact with saliva: Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Created in 1902, this mischievous kid and his dog Tige are one of the America's oldest existing trademarks in children's footwear:

Answer: (First and Last Name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We know about Frankenberry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry. What was the name of the cereal endorsed by a werewolf?

Answer: Fruit Brute

Sadly, I haven't seen it in a while. Don't know why...if we can eat stuff endorsed by a ghost, a manmade creature and a vampire, why not a werewolf?!
2. What cartoon character was the spokesman for Super Sugar Crisps?

Answer: Sugar Bear

Remember the bear who sang 'Can't get enough of Super Sugar Crisps'...)? Incidentally, the cereal changed over to 'Super Golden Crisps' as parents became concerned over the overstimulation of their children. Dig'em the Frog sold Sugar Smacks (now called Honey Smacks). Linus was on the front of Crispy Critters Cereal and Harry Hippo sold Quaker Oats Punch Crunch.
3. Which company owns the Wienermobile?

Answer: Oscar Mayer

Coming to a town near you ...
4. What food spread was a swirled combination of peanut butter and jelly?

Answer: Goober

Available in grape or strawberry.
5. What novelty bath soap could grow 'hair' if left unattended?

Answer: Fuzzy Wuzzy

At least they CLAIMED it was harmless when you washed in it.
6. Which drink mix was 'The Official Drink of the Astronauts'?

Answer: Tang

Not only did sales of Tang go through the roof, but how many remember the 'Space Food Sticks' that came out later?
7. In the 60s and 70s, Pillsbury competed with Kool-Aid with their own kids drink mix called 'Funny Face'. Which of the following was NOT one of the original flavors?

Answer: Bouncing Banana

The other original flavor was Loud-Mouth Lime. In lieu of charges of discrimination, Choo Choo Cherry and Jolly Olly Orange became the replacement names. Later flavors included Freckle Face Strawberry, Rootin'-Tootin' Raspberry and Lefty Lemon.
8. What bubble gum was named after both a homemade musical instrument and a weapon?

Answer: Bazooka

Bazooka Gum was named after the musical instrument created by 1930s entertainer Bob Burns from two gas pipes and a funnel. This contraption in turn gave its name to the armor-piercing device used during World War II. Incidentally, both Dubba Bubble and Bazooka contained comic strips in each package. (The Dubba Bubba Twins began in 1930 and Bazooka Joe in 1953).
9. What cartoon villain competed with Cap'n Crunch with his own cereal?

Answer: Jean LaFoote

Jean LaFoote, the barefoot pirate, came out with Cinnamon Crunch Cereal. It wasn't that bad.
10. Which of the following was NOT a Ralston Purina brand of Chex cereal?

Answer: Barley

If you ever made Chex Mix for New Year's or the Super Bowl, you would know this.
11. Which member of the Banana Splits didn't speak?

Answer: Snorky

In case of mental lapses, Fleegle was the dog, Drooper was the lion, Bingo was the monkey and the mute Snorky was the elephant.
12. What was the name of the astronaut that competed with Ken and G.I. Joe as the pre-eminent male doll of the 60's?

Answer: Maj. Matt Mason

While Mason was cool enough, the really cool stuff were the realistic rocket accessories that came along with the good Major.
13. 'Ice Cream Gum' really existed.

Answer: True

Made by Adams candy company, the gum came in strawberry and chocolate.
14. 'Candy Cigarettes' really existed.

Answer: True

Oh, yeah ... once you get past the white powdered sugar coating and that funny red tip, there was either candy or bubble gum underneath, depending on the maker. I actually found a box recently, now labeled 'Candy Stix'... still with the red cigarette tip. Guess old habits die hard.
15. What carbonated your drinks at the drop of a single tablet?

Answer: Fizzies

Artificially sweetened with saccharin and some secret ingredient called Sucaryl. I tried it once...it was awful.
16. Remember the plastic animals you could make by pouring a liquid plastic mix into a mold and cooking it? What were they called?

Answer: Creepy Crawlers

Available in insects, reptiles and assorted monsters. You could also pour different colored mixes to create really exotic creatures.
17. Which of the following was NOT one of the loveable creatures found in Freakies cereal?

Answer: Pepperpot

In the early 1970s, Ralston-Purina struck some sort of deal with Freakies cereal, fruit snacks and, especially, the magnets seen on millions of refrigerators nationwide. Aside from the listed characters, the other Freakies included Snorkeldorf, Grumble, Cowmumble and Gargle.
18. What chocolate drink mix was endorsed by football great Joe Namath, who intoned his love for 'My Ole Pal ____________'?

Answer: Ovaltine

Ovaltine was also the subject of a great movie moment involving young Ralphie (Peter Billingsly) and an Orphan Annie decoder ring in the film 'A Christmas Story'.
19. Originally called 'Space Dust', this candy sizzled when it came in contact with saliva:

Answer: Pop Rocks

Despite rumors, combining this with soft drinks will not make you explode!
20. Created in 1902, this mischievous kid and his dog Tige are one of the America's oldest existing trademarks in children's footwear:

Answer: Buster Brown

Created by Richard Fenton Outcault, Buster Brown shoes were introduced two years later at the St. Louis World's Fair. The comic strip was as popular as Little Orphan Annie in its day.
Source: Author Oddball

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