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All About Altoids Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the little curiously strong peppermint candy.

A multiple-choice quiz by 57wordsmith. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
57wordsmith

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,453

Updated
Aug 05 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
443

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Altoids was invented in the 19th century to relieve what particular common ailment? Hint

intestinal discomfort

acne

bad breath

dandruff

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Question 2 of 10

2. The name Altoids is derived from a combination of English and Greek words.

True

False

3. In the late 1920's the ads claimed taking one or two mints after meals would stop any "poisonous fermentation". Jokes were then started concerning what particular nation's food could cause this possible gastric condition? Hint

Italian

Swedish

England

American

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Question 4 of 10

4. Altoids originally came in what kind of package? Hint

cardboards cartons

individual foil wraps

plastic sacks

paper bags

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what city did Altoids originally gain entry into the USA? Hint

New York

Seattle

San Francisco

Kansas

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Question 6 of 10

6. The recipe has undergone only two changes since it first came out on the market.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What city did Altoids originate from? Hint

Paris

London

Frankfurt

Pennsylvania

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Question 8 of 10

8. Peppermint was the original flavor, but now there are many flavors of Altoids to choose from. Which is NOT a current flavor? Hint

raspberry

ginger

clove

liquorice

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Question 9 of 10

9. Altoids owes its fame to the peppermint plant, which perhaps explains why the tin box has a rendering of this aromatic botanical. What is the Latin name for this plant? Hint

Mentha Piperita

Peppermintia

Mentha Spearmentia

Menta Minta

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Question 10 of 10

10. Speaking of the tin front, what is the missing word in the slogan?
"The original__________ curiously strong peppermints". Hint

famous

celebrated

favorite

best

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Altoids was invented in the 19th century to relieve what particular common ailment?

Answer: intestinal discomfort

Peppermint is a traditional form of relief for upset stomachs. Altoids was created to go beyond just stomach aches and was advertised to relieve intestinal discomfort. The Altoids site said when the strong little peppermint came on the market sales...boomed.

2. The name Altoids is derived from a combination of English and Greek words.

Answer: False

The name Altoids comes from the Latin "alt" which means "to change", and the Greek "oids" which means "taking the form of".

Answer: England

I am not sure what the jokes were, but at the time, British food was known to be a bit on the heavy and rich side, and it was thought the consumption of such foods could lead to gastric complications.

4. Altoids originally came in what kind of package?

Answer: cardboards cartons

It wasn't until the 1920's that the famous little tin box replaced the original cardboard carton that Altoids came in.

5. In what city did Altoids originally gain entry into the USA?

Answer: Seattle

Seattle, located on the west coast of the United States, is a large sea port on the west coast of the United States that receives ships from all over the world. It is here that Altoids first found its way into the United States. This is perhaps why Altoids shows its support of Seattle by being a sponsor of an independent film festival that is based there.

6. The recipe has undergone only two changes since it first came out on the market.

Answer: False

It's the original recipe dating back to the time of King George III.

7. What city did Altoids originate from?

Answer: London

Altoids was created in London by the Smith & Company confectionery firm.

8. Peppermint was the original flavor, but now there are many flavors of Altoids to choose from. Which is NOT a current flavor?

Answer: clove

Altoids is no longer just a peppermint lozenge. It comes in gum, as well as sours. You can get wintergreen, spearmint, and cinnamon mints, or suck on a tangerine, raspberry, or citrus sour, and if that doesn't suit you try the apple, cherry, peppermint, or cinnamon gum. For the true discerning palette there is ginger or liquorice speciality mint. I'm a purist and stick with the original peppermint.

9. Altoids owes its fame to the peppermint plant, which perhaps explains why the tin box has a rendering of this aromatic botanical. What is the Latin name for this plant?

Answer: Mentha Piperita

Peppermint is revitalizing to the system through ingestion, yet its aromatic qualities are also worth noting. Once, late at night, I passed through an area of commercial agriculture fields, and one of the fields was peppermint. The aromatics drifted into my car and instantly woke me up from my drowsy state, revitalizing me for the rest of my drive. Trying to kick caffeine? Try a strong cup of peppermint tea instead.

10. Speaking of the tin front, what is the missing word in the slogan? "The original__________ curiously strong peppermints".

Answer: celebrated

Celebrated is indeed the word. Celebrated means renowned, which just means well-known. And who doesn't know about this 200 year old peppermint candy?

Find out more about Altoids at www.altoids.com. It's a fairly entertaining site.

Source: Author 57wordsmith

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