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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On the Range.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For more than three decades, the fast food industry uses what federal agency to finance new restaurants?
(a) The International Frahchise Association.
(b) The U.S. Treasury.
(c) The Small Business Administration.
(d) The National Loan Association.

2. Gaining the McNugget contract turns which company into the nation's largest chicken processor?
(a) Williams Chicken Coporation.
(b) Archer Daniels Midland.
(c) Tyson Foods.
(d) McNabb Hens.

3. At the writing of this book, which company manufactures the latest new, bright red potato harvesting equipment?
(a) Spudnik.
(b) Ore-Ida.
(c) Earth Movers.
(d) Compuspud.

4. In 1973, what causes the fast food industry to temporarily lose stock value?
(a) Mad cow disease.
(b) The advent of health food markets.
(c) The death of Ray Kroc.
(d) The Arab oil embargo.

5. What is the nickname for the McDonald's operations and training manual assembled by Fred Turner in 1958?
(a) The Paper Weight.
(b) The Book.
(c) The Way.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1972, Ray Kroc gives $250,000 to whose presidential campaign?

2. Which transport industry is intentionally wiped out in Southern California?

3. Before entering the Ray A. Kroc Musem, visitors pass through what?

4. Where does the Air Defense Command move in 1951?

5. What is responsible for converting the Idaho desert into lush farmland?

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