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 |