McDonald's History Quiz

Where did the McDonald family move to in the late 1930s?

• New York

• Chicago

• Hollywood

• San Francisco

What was the first food item sold at Patrick McDonald's food stand?

• Hamburgers

• Hot dogs

• French fries

• Milkshakes

How much did a hamburger cost at McDonald's in the early days?

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

What did the McDonald brothers replace potato chips and pie with?

• Ice cream and soda

• Onion rings and coffee

• French fries and milkshakes

• Hot dogs and apple pie

Why did the McDonald brothers change their restaurant to self-service?

• To attract more customers

• To reduce waiting time

• To increase efficiency

• To lower prices

What design feature made McDonald's restaurants more noticeable?

• Bright blue walls

• A large rooftop sign

• Golden arches

• A moving clown figure

Who was the first franchisee of McDonald's?

• Ray Kroc

• Patrick McDonald

• Neil Fox

• Maurice McDonald

In which year did Ray Kroc join McDonald's?

• 1948

• 1954

• 1965

• 1979

What was the first McDonald's product introduced in 1968?

• Happy Meal

• Chicken Nuggets

• Big Mac

• Egg McMuffin

By the early 21st century, how often was a new McDonald's opening?

• Every day

• Every 12 hours

• Every five hours

• Every week