Food and Diners
In the 1950s, this red fruit topping was commonly placed on sundaes.
A. Strawberries
B. Apples
C. Cherries
Cherries
What skirt became iconic in the 1950s era
A. Mini Skirt
B. Plaid Skirt
C. Poodle Skirt
The Poodle Skirt
Who was known as the "King of Rock and Roll"?
A. Elvis Presley
B. Frank Sinatra
C. Buddy Holly
Elvis Presley
How much did the average cup of coffee cost in 1950?
A. $0.10
B. $1.00
C. $0.50
$.10 cents
In the 1950s, this type of school dance often featured records played in a gym.
A. Prom
B. Line Dancing
C. Sock Hop
A Sockhop
In the 1950s, this gelatin dessert was often made into colorful molds with fruit inside.
A. Pudding
B. Jell-O
C. Custard
Jell-O
What were popular shoes for teenagers to wear?
A. Sandals
B. Saddle Shoes
C. Boots
Saddle Shoes
What Singer is known for the song "That's Amore"
A. Tony Bennett
B. Dean Martin
C. Nat King Cole
Dean Martin
How much did a typical hamburger cost in 1950?
A. $1.00
B. $0.15
C. $2.00
$0.15 cents
What new appliance became a popular form of entertainment?
A. The Radio
B. Television
C. Phone
Television
In the 1950s, this coin-operated machine played songs in diners.
A. Radio
B. Jukebox
C. Record Player
Jukebox
In the 1950s, this fabric pattern with small evenly spaced dots was commonly seen on dresses.
A. Stripes
B. Plaid
C. Polka Dots
Polka Dots
In the 1950s, this comedy featured a couple with the last name of Ricardo?
A. The Honeymooners
B. I Love Lucy
C. Leave it to Beaver
I Love Lucy
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1950?
A. $0.27
B. $0.89
C. $10.00
$0.27
In the 1950s, this brand became famous for airtight plastic containers used to store food?
A. Tupperware
B. Pyrex
C. Rubbermaid
Tupperware
In the 1950s, this dessert made with apples and a flaky crust was a diner staple.
A. Apple Pie
B. Apple Crisp
C. Apple Pudding
Apple Pie
What were iconic white, ankle-length cotton socks with a thick fold-over cuff
A. Tube Socks
B. Bobby Socks
C. Crew Socks
Bobby Socks
In the 1950s, this variety show made Elvis Presley a household name with his TV appearances?
A. The Ed Sullivan Show
B. American Bandstand
C. The Tonight Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
How much was an average movie ticket in the 50s?
A. $0.50
B. $5.00
C. $3.00
$.50-$1.00
In the 1950s, this board game involved buying properties like Boardwalk and Park Place.
A. Scrabble
B. Clue
C. Monopoly
Monopoly
In the 1950s, this person behind the counter made sodas and milkshakes.
A. Chef
B. Waiter
C. Soda Jerk
Soda Jerk
In the 1950s, this narrow men’s tie style became popular among younger men.
A. Bow Tie
B. Skinny Tie
C. Wide tie
Skinny Tie
In the 1950s, this actor was famous for western films and was nicknamed “The Duke"?
A. Gary Cooper
B. John Wayne
C. Clark Gable
John Wayne
How much did an average new car cost in 1950?
A. $1,500
B. $10,000
C. $50.00
$1,500
a fast dance popular in the 1950s, performed chiefly to swing music?
A. Waltz
B. Tango
C. Jittterbug
The Jitterbug