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Snake Oil Quiz

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "snake oil" mean in america?

used to describe deceptive marketing, health care fraud, or a scam

Oil made from snakes

something used to fry up snakes to eat

a special oil used on people who act like snakes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who brought the original snake oil to America?

Chinese

Japanese

British

Europeans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original use for snake oil?

To reduce inflammation like arthritis and bursitis

To fry up snakes

To enrich hair folicles

To scam people out of money

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why could Americans not recreate the snake oil?

It was originally made with a Chinese snake

They did not have enough money

They didn't have enought time

They could, but were trying to save money

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What American was well known for making money off of fake snake oil?

Clark Stanley

James Anthony

Jackson Lane

Bryan Daniel

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nickname of the famous american snake oil seller?

The Rattlesnake King

The Rattlesnake Tamer

The Tiger King

The Tiger Tamer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Did the Rattlesnake Snake Oil actually have snake in it?

No

Yes

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