The Fascinating Story of the Slinky

Who was the inventor of the Slinky?

• Betty James

• Marty Jobson

• Tom James

• Richard James

What was Richard James originally trying to create when he discovered the Slinky?

• A new type of toy

• A household appliance

• A musical instrument

• A tension spring for naval equipment

In what year was the first Slinky sold?

• 1943

• 1945

• 1950

• 1944

How many Slinkys were sold in the first 90 minutes at Gimbels department store?

• 300

• 200

• 100

• 400

What significant change happened in the Slinky company in 1960?

• Richard James expanded the company

• Betty James took over leadership

• The company was sold

• The Slinky was discontinued

What new products did Betty James introduce to the Slinky line?

• Slinky trains and animals

• Slinky puzzles and games

• Slinky cars and planes

• Slinky robots and dolls

When was the Slinky inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame?

• 1990

• 2000

• 2020

• 2010

How many Slinkys had been sold by the time Betty James passed away?

• 200 million

• 150 million

• 250 million

• 100 million

What is the record for the most steps descended by a Slinky?

• 30 steps

• 35 steps

• 25 steps

• 20 steps

Who achieved the record for the most steps descended by a Slinky?

• Marty Jobson and Hugh Hunt

• Tom James and Marty Jobson

• Betty James and Hugh Hunt

• Richard James and Betty James