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Quiz about McDonalds UK How much do you know

McDonald's UK - How much do you know? Quiz

This is a short quiz on McDonald's history, products and random McTrivia! Current and former employees should do well, as will regular customers.

A multiple-choice quiz by dunge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dunge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,028

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
515

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1. What year did the first McDonald's restaurant open in the UK? Hint

1979

1990

1885

1974

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2. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in the original Big Mac? Hint

onions

cheese

pickles

ketchup

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3. Which of the following is not one of the three original McFlurry flavours? Hint

Crunchie

Dairymilk

Starburst

Smarties

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4. What short, to the point, slogan did McDonald's introduce in the UK in 2003? Hint

You want it your way, you got it

I'm lovin' it

Finger lickin' good

There's nothing quite like a McDonald's

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5. How many calories are in the original quarter pounder? Hint

490

370

250

550

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6. Who succeeded Steve Easterbrook as CEO of McDonald's UK? Hint

Steve Easterbrook

Jim Skinner

Don Thompson

Jill McDonald

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7. Why did deputy PM Nick Clegg make an official visit to a McDonald's store in early 2012? Hint

To meet staff undertaking an apprenticeship in hospitality

To complain about the litter

To buy a Sausage and Egg McMuffin

To apply for a job

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8. Which designer succeeded Bruce Oldfield in designing the McDonald's uniforms? Hint

Ben Hemmingway

Wayne Hemmingway

Jacques Hemmingway

Fred Hemmingway

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9. Which high profile event did McDonald's sponsor in 2012? Hint

Rugby World Cup

Olympics

The Ashes

Tour de France

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10. What was the name of the man who founded (the American) McDonald's in 1955 after purchasing it from the original founders? Hint

Ray Kroc

Jim Skinner

Jack McGee

Don Thompson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the first McDonald's restaurant open in the UK?

Answer: 1974

The first McDonald's in the UK opened in Woolwich, October 12, 1974. It was their 3000th restaurant worldwide.

2. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in the original Big Mac?

Answer: ketchup

The original Big Mac consists of 3 pieces of bread (heel, club and crown), lettuce, onions, pickles, cheese and Big Mac sauce.

3. Which of the following is not one of the three original McFlurry flavours?

Answer: Starburst

The traditional McFlurry lineup consists of 3 classic flavours - Dairy Milk, Smarties and Crunchie - and a limited promotional flavour. Some promotional flavours so far have included Creme Egg, After 8 and Chocolate Orange.

4. What short, to the point, slogan did McDonald's introduce in the UK in 2003?

Answer: I'm lovin' it

"I'm lovin' it" was introduced in the UK in 2003. This followed their previous slogan "There's nothing quite like a McDonald's". The other two options were slogans attributed to Burger King and KFC.

5. How many calories are in the original quarter pounder?

Answer: 490

There are 440 calories in a double cheeseburger and 490 in a Big Mac. Nutritional information can be found on the trayliners and is displayed on the menu boards.

6. Who succeeded Steve Easterbrook as CEO of McDonald's UK?

Answer: Jill McDonald

The surname is just a coincidence! Jill McDonald joined McDonald's in 2006 as Chief Marketing Officer UK and Northern Division.

7. Why did deputy PM Nick Clegg make an official visit to a McDonald's store in early 2012?

Answer: To meet staff undertaking an apprenticeship in hospitality

The deputy Prime Minister went to find out more about the Level 2 Diploma in Multi Skilled Hospitality offered by the company. The McDonald's apprentice scheme allows people to earn while studying and within 12 months achieve a Level 2 apprenticeship in hospitality - equivalent of five GCSEs of A*-C grade.

8. Which designer succeeded Bruce Oldfield in designing the McDonald's uniforms?

Answer: Wayne Hemmingway

Wayne Hemmingway is the founder of "Red or Dead". He has tried to introduce an element of fun to the uniforms by naming the colour after ingredients used in the burgers such as gherkin coloured!

9. Which high profile event did McDonald's sponsor in 2012?

Answer: Olympics

This was quite controversial with the media criticising the promotion of unhealthy eating habits via a sporting event. McDonald's ran a competition amongst staff members throughout the UK for the chance to work at various London branches of the company during the Olympics. Included in the prize were accommodation and tickets for events.

10. What was the name of the man who founded (the American) McDonald's in 1955 after purchasing it from the original founders?

Answer: Ray Kroc

Ray Kroc was working as a milkshake machine salesman when he founded the company. He based it on the thee tenets of Quality, Service and Cleanliness.

Source: Author dunge

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