Jelly Bean

When did jelly beans become popular in the United States?

• 1930s

• 1983

• early 1900s

• late 1900s

What two candies were combined to create the jelly bean?

• Turkish Delight and M&Ms

• Lollipops

• Jordan Almonds and Skittles

• Turkish Delight and Jordan Almonds

How many jelly beans do Americans eat each Easter?

• 16 million

• 16 billion

• 1,900

• 22 billion

In what year did the jelly bean start to become popular as an Easter candy?

• 1861

• 1779

• 1930

• 1965

In the 5th paragraph, what does the word "consumed" mean?

• sold

• thrown away, wasted

• eaten, used up

• made, created

What two groups of people did Schafft try to sell jelly beans to?

• Kids and Adults

• Soldiers and Union Soldiers

• Union Soldiers and Families

• Soldiers and Kids

What does the word "advertise" mean in the 2nd paragraph?

• make a fact known

• commercial on tv

• to sell an item

• to make an advertisement

Why do historians think that jelly beans are called "bean"? (choose all that apply)

• They look like little beans

• They are fun colored

• They came from Boston: the bean capital

• They were made from Easter

What day is National Jelly Bean Day?

• April 22nd

• April 16th

• May 22nd

• April 10th

Why are jelly beans associated with Easter?

• They are bean shaped

• They look like mini decorated Easter Eggs

• They are egg shaped

• They came from the Easter bunny