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Merck & Company is a very large American pharmaceutical. It was formally established in the United States as a subsidiary of the German company. The headquarter of Merck is located in New Jersey, USA. These facts give you hints about the company, prove your level of grasp by researching answers to the following questions.

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1.

When was Merck & Co founded as a subsidiary of Merck?
- A.
  
  1891
- B.
  
  1877
- C.
  
  1871
- D.
  
  1879
Correct Answer
A. 1891

Explanation
Merck & Co was founded as a subsidiary of Merck in 1891. This indicates that the company was established as a separate entity under the Merck umbrella in that year.

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2.

When was it established as an independent company?
- A.
  
  1902
- B.
  
  1912
- C.
  
  1917
- D.
  
  1971
Correct Answer
C. 1917

Explanation
The correct answer is 1917. This suggests that the company in question was established as an independent entity in the year 1917.

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3.

Who is the founder of Merck & Co?
- A.
  
  Henry Merck
- B.
  
  George Merck
- C.
  
  John Merck
- D.
  
  Kenneth Merck
Correct Answer
A. Henry Merck
4.

When was the Merck Index acquired by Royal Society of Chemistry?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2013
- D.
  
  2009
Correct Answer
B. 2012

Explanation
In 2012, the Merck Index was acquired by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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5.

When did the founder purchase it back?
- A.
  
  1917
- B.
  
  1925
- C.
  
  1919
- D.
  
  1921
Correct Answer
C. 1919

Explanation
The founder purchased it back in 1919.

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6.

When was he company merged with Sharp & Dohme Inc?
- A.
  
  1951
- B.
  
  1953
- C.
  
  1950
- D.
  
  1967
Correct Answer
B. 1953

Explanation
In 1953, the company merged with Sharp & Dohme Inc.

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7.

Which of these companies did Merke & Co acquire in 1965?
- A.
  
  Charles E. Frosst Ltd
- B.
  
  Gabriel Watkins Ltd
- C.
  
  Edward F Johnson Ltd
- D.
  
  Jason Jakes Ltd
Correct Answer
A. Charles E. Frosst Ltd

Explanation
Merke & Co acquired Charles E. Frosst Ltd in 1965.

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8.

How many workers are in the company as at December 2013?
- A.
  
  78, 000 workers
- B.
  
  67, 000 workers
- C.
  
  75, 000 workers
- D.
  
  76, 000 workers
Correct Answer
D. 76, 000 workers

Explanation
The answer is 76,000 workers because it is stated in the question that the number of workers is as at December 2013.

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9.

How much did Merck and Co acquired Indenix Pharmaceuticals?
- A.
  
  $23 billion
- B.
  
  $7.8 billion
- C.
  
  $3.85 billion
- D.
  
  $4.89 billion
Correct Answer
C. $3.85 billion

Explanation
Merck and Co acquired Indenix Pharmaceuticals for $3.85 billion.

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10.

Which of the following is false about the company?
- A.
  
  H. K. Mulford Company merged with Sharp and Dohme, Inc. in 1929
- B.
  
  Merck Frosst Canada, Inc was renamed Merck Canada in 2011
- C.
  
  It was incorporated in New Jersey in 1973
- D.
  
  It purchased Medco Containment Services Inc at $6 billion
Correct Answer
C. It was incorporated in New Jersey in 1973

Explanation
The given statement is false because the H. K. Mulford Company merged with Sharp and Dohme, Inc. in 1929, not in 1973.

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