2/20 William Wrigley Jr. Quiz 2018

What was William Wrigley Jr.'s first job as a teenager?

• Selling gum

• Selling soap

• Selling candy

• Selling newspapers

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What did Wrigley give away as a gift when selling soap?

• Candy

• Gum

• Baking powder

• Toys

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Why did Wrigley switch to selling baking powder?

• It was more popular than soap

• It was cheaper to produce

• It was easier to sell

• It was a family business

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What did Wrigley give away with baking powder to boost sales?

• Candy

• Soap

• Gum

• Toys

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How did Wrigley advertise his gum?

• By giving free samples

• By placing ads in newspapers

• By hosting events

• By using radio commercials

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What did Wrigley ask store owners to do with his gum?

• Sell it at a discount

• Display it next to cash registers

• Give it away for free

• Hide it behind the counter

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What was Wrigley's motto for selling gum?

• "Chew it and love it"

• "Tell 'em quick and tell 'em often"

• "Buy one, get one free"

• "Taste the difference"

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What did Wrigley do to ensure people tried his gum?

• Gave it away for free

• Mailed it to every listed address

• Sold it at a low price

• Advertised on the radio

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Who took over the company after Wrigley died?

• His brother

• His son Philip

• His wife

• His daughter

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What was the name of the gum advertised by Wrigley's company in 1939?

• Doublemint

• Spearmint

• Peppermint

• Freshmint

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