Popcorn Trivia Quiz

How long do they think corn has been grown for food?

• Over 5000 years

• 1000 years

• 10,000 year

• 200 years old

Who invented the first commercial popcorn machine?

• Charles Cretors

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

When was microwaveable popcorn invented?

• 2000

• 1990

• 1975

• 1982

What is celebrated on January 19th?

• National Snack Day

• National Popcorn Day

• National Candy Day

• National Movie Day

What happens to the hull of some popcorn varieties when they pop?

• They shatter and look hull-less

• They turn black

• They disappear completely

• They become sticky

How far can popcorn reach when popping?

• 3 feet

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 4 feet

Why was popcorn temporarily banned from movie theaters in 1949?

• It was too expensive

• It was too loud

• It was too messy

• It was unhealthy

What is the ideal temperature for popping popcorn?

• 500°C

• 350°C

• 200°C

• 50°C

What are the unpopped popcorn kernels at the bottom of a bag called?

• Popcorn seeds

• Popcorn bits

• Old maids

• Kernel remains

How was popcorn often eaten in the 1800s?

• As a salad

• As a sandwich

• As a cereal with milk and sugar

• As a soup