Retro Drive-In Restaurants
Instructions: Carhop culture, chains, and drive-in dining
- 1.
What were the servers called who brought food to customers' cars at drive-in restaurants?
ACar serversBCarhopsCCurb serversDDrive-up waiters - 2.
Which drive-in restaurant chain, founded in Oklahoma City in 1953, is known for its slushes and carhops on roller skates?
ASteak 'n ShakeBA&WCSonic Drive-InDDog n Suds - 3.
What type of tray was typically attached to a car's window or door to hold food at a drive-in restaurant?
ASteering wheel trayBCar hop trayCWindow trayDDashboard tray - 4.
Which root beer brand started as a roadside root beer stand in 1919 and grew into a chain of drive-in restaurants?
AHiresBA&WCBarq'sDMug - 5.
In the classic 1973 film 'American Graffiti,' directed by George Lucas, what drive-in restaurant is featured as a hangout?
APop's Chock'lit ShoppeBBob's Big BoyCArnold's Drive-InDMel's Drive-In - 6.
What decade saw the peak popularity of drive-in restaurants across America?
A1970sB1950sC1960sD1940s - 7.
What was the name of the fictional drive-in restaurant in the TV show 'Happy Days'?
AAl's DinerBMel's DinerCArnold's Drive-InDPop's Diner - 8.
Which fast food chain started as a drive-in restaurant in San Bernardino, California, before being transformed by Ray Kroc?
AJack in the BoxBWendy'sCMcDonald'sDBurger King - 9.
What was the typical way customers at drive-in restaurants signaled they were ready to order?
AHonking their hornBFlashing their headlightsCWaving a flagDUsing a speaker or menu board intercom - 10.
Which California drive-in chain, featuring a boy in checkered overalls as its mascot, was famous for its double-decker hamburger?
ABob's Big BoyBJack in the BoxCIn-N-Out BurgerDCarl's Jr. - 11.
What frothy beverage, served in a frosted glass mug, was the signature drink at many drive-in root beer stands?
AMilkshakeBIce cream sodaCRoot beer floatDFrosted root beer - 12.
Some carhops at 1950s drive-in restaurants wore what on their feet to speed up service?
APlatform shoesBRoller skatesCRunning shoesDCowboy boots - 13.
What style of architecture, featuring dramatic angles and neon signs, was common at drive-in restaurants of the 1950s and 1960s?
AArt DecoBBauhausCGoogie architectureDMid-century modern - 14.
What classic side dish, served in a paper-lined basket or cardboard container, was a drive-in restaurant staple?
ATater totsBFrench friesCColeslawDOnion rings - 15.
What major development in the fast food industry during the 1960s and 1970s contributed to the decline of traditional drive-in restaurants?
ADrive-through windowsBHealth food trendsCFood trucksDHome delivery services