It case you didn’t know, August is National Crayon Collection Month! Remember all the fun you had with crayons when you were a kid? The walls in your house made great drawing boards (much to your mother’s chagrin!). Anyway, in honor of this month, here is a short quiz on crayons! Answers are below:
1. According to the Crayola Crayon Company, what is the most popular color among children and adults?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Aquamarine
D. Magenta
2. The first box of Crayola Crayons was sold in 1903. It contained 8 colors. Which of these choices contain four of the colors?
A. Red, White, Blue, Green
B. Blue, Red, Violet, Brown
C. Blue, Red, Pink, Yellow
D. Red, White, Blue, Violet
3. The smell of crayons is one of the most recognizable in America. What gives it that smell?
A. Wax
B. Stearic acid from beef fat
C. Ammonia
D. Whale blubber oil
Answers:
1. A
2. B
3. B
The eight original colors were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black