Jan 022023
Vegemite Quiz – Try A Quiz

Vegemite is a spread used to flavor toast and sandwiches. Originating in Australia and popular throughout New Zealand, it’s now available worldwide. Let’s try a quiz about this Vegemite.

How many will you get right? Come on Mate. Give it a go before you look.

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1. How many jars are sold every year?
a. About 12 million jars
b. About 22 million jars
c. About 37 million jars
d. About 76 million jars
Answer
B
2. What year did Vegemite first appear on Australian grocery shelves?
a. 1910
b. 1919
c. 1923
d. 1933
Answer
C
3. What is the name of the young chemist who developed Vegemite?
a. Terrance Calmont
b. Dr. Stuart R. Canover
c. Dr. Cyril P. Callister
d. Dr. Wolfred T. Cortingdale
Answer
C
4. When did Aussies first hear the famous advertising
    song “Happy Little Vegemites”?
a. 1954
b. 1961
c. 1965
d. 1973
Answer
A
5. What are the 2 main colours on the Vegemite jar?
a. yellow and green
b. yellow and red
c. red and white
d. green and white
Answer
B
6. Vegemite was the first product electronically scanned
    in an Australian grocery store. When did that happen?
a. October 1979
b. April 1984
c. May 1987
d. January 1990
Answer
B
7. Which store sold the 115g jar (in # 6 above) and what was the price?
a. Bi-Lo for 45 cents
b. IGA for 52 cents
c. Coles for 57 cents
d. Woolworths for 66 cents
Answer
D

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