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100

What was the name of the family in "Leave It to Beaver"?

 "The Cleavers"

100

This artist sang "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."

Elvis Presley

100

What type of skirt was popularized by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s?

the circle skirt

100

What was the name of the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957?

Sputnik

100

This brand's mascot was a cheerful sailor named Mr. Clean.

Procter & Gamble

200

 In which TV show did Lucille Ball famously work at a candy factory?

 "I Love Lucy"

200

Which song by Chuck Berry famously mentions "motorvatin' over the hill"?

"Maybellene"

200

These shoes, named after a style of dance, became popular in the '50s.

loafers

200

Which U.S. president was in office during most of the 1950s?

 Dwight D. Eisenhower

200

Which brand used the slogan "The pause that refreshes" in its advertising campaign?

Coca-Cola

300

What was the name of the sitcom featuring a Martian named Uncle Martin?

 "My Favorite Martian"

300

"Rock Around the Clock" was a hit for this group.

 Bill Haley & His Comets

300

Which accessory was often worn by women in their hair in the 1950s?

a scarf or headband

300

Which landmark Supreme Court case desegregated public schools in the United States?

What is Brown v. Board of Education

300

What was the name of the cereal that promised to make you "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"?

 Rice Krispies

400

In "The Twilight Zone," what was the occupation of the character Rod Serling often portrayed?

 a narrator or writer

400

What is the title of the theme song for "I Love Lucy"?

"Babalu"

400

Which iconic eyewear style was popularized by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean?

cat-eye glasses

400

Who was the leader of the civil rights movement and a prominent figure in the 1950s?

Martin Luther King Jr.

400

Which car brand famously boasted "See the USA in your Chevrolet"?

Chevrolet

500

Who was the host of "The Price is Right" in 1956?

 Bill Cullen

500

Which crooner sang "That's Amore" and "Volare"?

Dean Martin?

500

This hairstyle, named after a French actress, was trendy in the 1950s.

poodle cut

500

 In what year did the Korean War begin?

1950

500

This product advertised itself as "the soap that floats."

Ivory Soap