Ultimate Hershey Quiz

What background were Hersheys parents?

• Amish Farmers

• Mennonites

• Jewish Immigrants

• Pilgrims

What was Milton S. Hershey's Middle Name?

• Samuel

• Severus

• Stuart

• Snavely

Which of the following statements about Milton Hershey and the Titanic is most accurate?

• Milton Hershey paid a deposit for a Titanic ticket but returned early to the U.S. on a different ship.

• Milton Hershey purchased a ticket on the Titanic but canceled due to illness.

• Milton Hershey had no connection to the Titanic; the story is a myth.

• Milton Hershey rode the Titanic but survived by climbing on a raft with Rose, who made room.

In 1918, Milton Hershey placed 5,000 shares of Hershey stock (valued at approximately $60,000,000 at the time) into a trust for the school. Accounting for inflation, roughly how would this $60M be worth in 2025?

• $350M

• $6B

• $780M

• $1.4B

How many students attend the Milton Hershey School

• 1200

• 3500

• 1500

• 2100

What year did Hershey sell its first Chocolate Bar?

• 1894

• 1920

• 1900

• 2022

What is the melting point of Hershey Chocolate (Cocoa Butter)

• 120°F

• 90°F

• 78°F

• 66°F

For how many years did Hershey sell a 5¢ Chocolate Bar?

• 20 years (1900-1920)

• 33 years (1900-1933)

• 45 years (1900-1945)

• 69 years (1900-1969)

How many chocolate SKUs are in Circana?

• 52,364

• 23,666

• 45,204

• 38,528

What is the SECOND highest selling Reese's SKU over the last 52 weeks?

• Reese's Fast Break

  (3.5oz King)

• Reese's Sticks

  (3oz King)

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (2.8oz King)

• Reese's Lava Cup

  (2.8oz King)