Classic Soda Fountains
Instructions: Step up to the counter and test your memories of the beloved soda fountain era of drugstores and diners!
- 1.
What was the name of the person who operated the soda fountain at a drugstore?
ABartenderBFountain clerkCSoda jerkDCounter man - 2.
What classic soda fountain treat combined soda water, flavored syrup, and a scoop of ice cream?
AIce cream floatBMaltCEgg creamDMilkshake - 3.
What New York City soda fountain specialty combined chocolate syrup, milk, and seltzer water but contained no eggs or cream despite its name?
AManhattan ShakeBBrooklyn FizzCEgg CreamDNew York Special - 4.
What was a 'phosphate' at a soda fountain?
AA health tonicBFlavored syrup mixed with carbonated water and acid phosphateCA type of milkshakeDA vitamin supplement drink - 5.
What was the difference between a milkshake and a 'malt' at a soda fountain?
AA malt used heavy creamBA malt added malted milk powderCThere was no differenceDA malt used chocolate only - 6.
What classic sundae featured vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry?
AHot Fudge SundaeBBanana SplitCTin Roof SundaeDChocolate Sundae - 7.
Where were soda fountains most commonly found in American towns from the 1920s through the 1960s?
AMovie theatersBDepartment storesCDrugstores and pharmaciesDGrocery stores - 8.
What was a 'Suicide' or 'Graveyard' at the soda fountain?
AA mix of every available soda flavorBAn overloaded milkshakeCAn extra-large sundaeDA very strong coffee - 9.
What was the classic soda fountain dessert that featured a banana split lengthwise with three scoops of ice cream and various toppings?
ABanana RoyaleBBanana SplitCTriple Scoop SpecialDBanana Boat - 10.
What type of seating was most iconic at a soda fountain counter?
AWooden chairsBStanding onlyCChrome swivel stools with vinyl seatsDBooth seating - 11.
What was a 'Cherry Coke' at the soda fountain before it became a bottled product?
AA Coca-Cola mixed with cherry juiceBA cherry soda with CokeCCoca-Cola with cherry flavoring syrup added by the soda jerkDCherry-flavored cola - 12.
What glass container was used to serve milkshakes at the soda fountain, with the extra portion served alongside in the metal mixing cup?
AA tulip glassBA tall fountain glassCA mason jarDA pint glass - 13.
Which Cherry syrup brand was most closely associated with old-fashioned soda fountain cherry phosphates and Cokes?
AGrenadine by Rose'sBMoninCToraniDMaraschino - 14.
What was a 'Dusty Miller' at the soda fountain?
AA chocolate sundae with malt powderBA vanilla milkshake with cookie crumbsCA root beer float with whipped creamDA sundae with chocolate ice cream and malt powder on top - 15.
What non-alcoholic cocktail, made with ginger ale, grenadine, and a maraschino cherry, was named after a famous child actress?
AShirley TempleBBetty BoopCLittle Orphan AnnieDGinger Rogers