Trivia Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ray Kroc And Mcdonald's?
Ray Kroc, Originally known as Raymond Albert Kroc, Having worked as a salesman for most of his adult life, Ray Kroc has been a hustler in most senses of the word. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, U. S, and he is an American Businessman. How much do you know about Raymond Kroc and McDonald's! Try this Quiz to figure out
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What year did Kroc open his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois?
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1951
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1955
- C.
1958
- D.
1960
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B. 1955Explanation
In 1955, Kroc opened his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois.Rate this question:
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Which of these date did Kroc open his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois?
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April 15
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January 5
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September 15
- D.
April 5
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A. April 15Explanation
Kroc opened his first restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 15.Rate this question:
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What year did Kroc buy out the McDonalds?
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160
- B.
1961
- C.
1962
- D.
1963
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B. 1961Explanation
In 1961, Kroc bought out the McDonald's franchise.Rate this question:
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How much did Kroc pay to the McDonald brothers?
- A.
$5 million
- B.
$2.5million
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$3 million
- D.
$2.7 million
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D. $2.7 millionExplanation
Kroc paid $2.7 million to the McDonald brothers.Rate this question:
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When did McDonald's go public at $22 per share?
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January 1965
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March 1965
- C.
April 1965
- D.
October
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C. April 1965Explanation
In April 1965, McDonald's went public at $22 per share. This means that the company made its initial public offering (IPO) and began selling shares of its stock to the public for the first time at a price of $22 per share. Going public allows a company to raise capital by selling shares to investors, and it often signifies a significant milestone in the company's growth and expansion.Rate this question:
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What year did Kroc become President of McDonald’s and start a training program for franchises owners?
- A.
1960
- B.
1965
- C.
1970
- D.
1975
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B. 1965Explanation
In 1965, Kroc became President of McDonald's and initiated a training program for franchise owners. This suggests that prior to 1965, Kroc was not the President of McDonald's and did not have a training program for franchise owners.Rate this question:
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What year did Ray Kroc receive the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans for his dedication and honesty?
- A.
1970
- B.
1971
- C.
1972
- D.
1974
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C. 1972Explanation
Ray Kroc received the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 1972.Rate this question:
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What year did he marry Jane Dobbins Green?
- A.
1960
- B.
1961
- C.
1962
- D.
1963
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D. 1963Explanation
The question asks for the year in which "he" married Jane Dobbins Green. The only given option that matches this is 1963.Rate this question:
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When was Kroc admitted to a rehabilitation centre for his alcoholism?
- A.
1970
- B.
1990
- C.
1965
- D.
1980
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D. 1980Explanation
Kroc was admitted to a rehabilitation center for his alcoholism in 1980.Rate this question:
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What year did Kroc die?
- A.
1982
- B.
1980
- C.
1984
- D.
1990
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C. 1984Explanation
Kroc died in the year 1984.Rate this question:
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