Sugar Rush!: A Sweet and Tasty Candy Quiz
Written by Tom Cohen
Last updated · 9 min play time
Candy and trivia: two tasty treats that belong together. In this quiz, we'll show you some candy bars and other delectable treats, and your job is to figure out what they are. You'll say "sweet!" when you realize how much you know about these sugar bombs.
From 3 Musketeers to Snickers to Skittles, every brand of confectionary has a different look and feel. Some are instantly recognizable, others might make you look twice. Some are full of chocolate and nougat, others are candy-coated and shiny. Some have peanuts or peanut butter, others are full of gooey caramel.
In this quiz, we'll be showing you some of the most delicious candy treats on the market - past and present - and your job will be to identify what they are. Whatever your taste in candy might be, this quiz is sure to make your mouth water.
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Tom CohenI'm a 3-time Emmy-winning game show producer, writer, director and published author. I dig traveling, watching hockey, photographing wildlife and exploring the cultural and social fabric of society.
Candy Bar Quiz Questions
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Question 1
These candies have a long history of satisfying even the strongest sugar craving. Finish their famous slogan: "Do you love anyone enough to give them your last..." what?
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ARolo
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BRiesen
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CTootsie Roll
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DCharleston Chew
Rolo
Rolo is said to have been invented in December of 1937 by the company Mackintosh's, who later changed its name to Rowntree-Mackintosh. Rolos are conical frustum-shaped chocolates with caramel middles.
Question 2
Though these look like frog eggs, they're an actual candy. Produced by the Ferrara Candy Company, what are these round balls of sugary goodness called?
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ALifesaver Minis
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BGobstoppers
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CLemonheads
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DDots
Lemonheads
As the story goes, the inspiration for the Lemonhead name came from Salvatore Ferrara seeing his grandson, Salvatore II soon after was born. Salvatore II was a forceps baby and he noted that his new grandson's head was lemon-shaped. And there goes my appetite for Lemonheads!
Question 3
This candy bar is described as an "Oh Henry" without the chocolate coating. Oh Tasty! What is the name of this nutty confectionery?
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APayday
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BWhatchamacallit
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C100 Grand
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DBaby Ruth
Payday
The Payday is notable for its lack of chocolate, and dates all the way back to 1831. PayDay variations include a Honey-Roasted limited edition in 2003, the Payday Pro, and the PayDay Chocolatey Avalanche.
Question 4
This staple of movie theaters is meant to be eaten by the handful. What is the classic brand of candy?
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ARaisinettes
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BJunior Mints
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CSixlets
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DSno-Caps
Junior Mints
Junior Mints are aptly named: small dark chocolate candies with white mints filling. The name of the candy is a pun on Sally Benson's Junior Miss, stories that were presented in The New Yorker magazine.
Question 5
Before 1920, this bar from Curtiss Candy Company was known as Kandy Kake, but was quickly renamed. Identify this chunky staple of the candy aisle.
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ACoffee Crisp
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BMounds
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CBaby Ruth
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DCrunchie
Baby Ruth
The Baby Ruth is definitely one of the most iconic of all the candy bars to come out of the 1920s and '30s. The Curtiss Candy Company claimed that its unusual name is an homage to President Grover Cleveland's daughter, Ruth Cleveland.
Question 6
Stretching caramel sure is a beautiful sight. Introduced in 1964, name this candy bar that was once used by Michael Scott in an episode of The Office as a motivational tool.
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ATwix
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B100 Grand
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CSnickers
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DButterfinger
100 Grand
Once known as $100,000 Bar, the 100 Grand bar’s slogan is "That's Rich!" The name of the bar was allegedly inspired by a game show. The lumps you see in the bar are crunchy, chewy pieces of delicious crisped rice.
Question 7
This candy bar is decidedly thinner than the 5th Avenue bar, and has a crispy toffee middle. Mmmm...toffee. Name this storied confectionary.
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AClark Bar
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BSnickers
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CHeath Bar
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DYork Peppermint Patty
Heath Bar
Heath Bars were invented in 1928 by two brothers named Bayard and Everett Heath, whose Dad owned a dairy and candy shop. In 1932, the Heath brothers began marketing their candy bar internationally, and the rest is history.
Question 8
These colorful candies are both kosher and gluten free. Guess that means they're healthy for you. Name this tasty treat.
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AGood 'n Plenty
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BAirheads
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CPeeps
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DMike and Ike
Mike and Ike
Mike and Ike was introduced way back in 1940 by the Just Born company, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The origin of the name is a mystery, though popular theories include a reference to Dwight Eisenhower, to a popular vaudeville act, and to a 1937 song titled “Mike and Ike".
Question 9
These colorful and diminutive candies by Wonka are sweet for your stomach but murder for your teeth. Name them.
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AJolly Ranchers
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BLifesaver Minis
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CSpree
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DRunts
Runts
Runts were unique crunchy candies because they came in the shape, color, and flavor of a selection of fruits. The original 1982 flavors were banana, cherry, strawberry, orange, and lime.
Question 10
Once marketed by Hershey as a protein-rich meal (talk about a stretch!), this candy bar is nothing short of a classic. Name this staple of American candy history.
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AKrackel
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BCookies 'n' Creme
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CMr. Goodbar
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DCrunch Bar
Mr. Goodbar
Mr. Goodbar is instantly recognizable by its yellow label and red printing. During the Depression, Hershey's was slumping, and with the introduction of Mr. Goodbar and its cheap price of two bars for a nickel, they were able to turn things around.
Question 11
Let's face it. In a side-by-side comparison of candies, this is among the least appealing looking. Made by Pearson's Candy Company, what is this golden-colored treat?
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ABit-O-Honey
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BLaffy Taffy
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CSugar Daddy
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DZagnut
Bit-O-Honey
Bit-O-Honey has changed hands many times. Originally made by Schutter-Johnson Company, then Ward Candy Company, then Terson, then Nestle, and finally Pearson's. The candy is similar in style and packaging to Mary Jane made by Necco.
Question 12
With pretzels mixed into the peanut butter, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate, this candy bar was released by Hershey's in 2004, but recently became part of the Reese's family. Name this crunchy confectionery.
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ATake 5
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BMars
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CFry's Turkish Delight
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DZagnut
Take 5
On February 2, 2020, Reese's Take 5 announced the creation of the world's largest chocolate and nut candy bar with a 5,943 pound bar measuring 9 feet in length. The Take5 was known as Max 5 in Canada but has since been discontinued.
Question 13
This is not a Mounds bar, but it sure looks like one. Made by Mars instead of Hershey's, name this coconut-filled candy.
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ABounty
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BSkybar
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CBar None
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DBueno
Bounty
The Bounty Bar from Mars Corporation competed directly with Mounds, which was made by Hershey's. Bounty bars are hard to find in the U.S. now, mostly available at places like World Market, but aren't in common circulation at drugstores.
Question 14
This candy bar was first introduced in 1936 by Luden's and was later folded into the Hershey Company's family of treats. Name this tasty confectionary.
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A5th Avenue Bar
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B3 Musketeers
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CMilky Way
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DCrunch
5th Avenue Bar
Luden’s, of cough drop fame, introduced this iconic brand in 1936. Of course, they were named after the stylish and bustling Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. The bars contained a crunchy peanut butter center, topped with toasted almonds and coated in milk chocolate.
Question 15
Part of a long tradition of making candy into a cup shape, this confection was created in 1936 by the Boyers company in Altoona, Pennsylvania. What is the flavor of the white filling?
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AMarshmallow
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BPeppermint
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CVanilla
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DWhite chocolate
Marshmallow
This is a classic Mallo Cup, with its marshmallow filling. Their packaging was known for having cardboard wrapper inserts that were printed with illustrations of coins. The coins could be redeemed by enthusiastic kids for items from the company's prize catalog.
Question 16
This odd-looking candy bar comes in varieties known as "noir," "plain," and "dark," and was first sold only in the UK. Name this chocolatey treat.
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ABounty
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BFlake
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CCurly Wurly
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DAero
Flake
Cadbury's Flake is a bar made of thinly folded chocolate, and if you've ever eaten up, you'll know that it lives up to its name. The Flake bar gained notoriety for its "Flake Girl" ads, using sex to sell candy, with the jingle "Only the crumbliest, flakiest chocolate, tastes like chocolate never tasted before."
Question 17
This candy bar is a relative newcomer to the cavity-creating club, only on the scene since the early 2000s. What is this chocolate treat?
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AZero Bar
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BAbba-Zaba
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CSkor
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DReese's Fast Break
Reese's Fast Break
The Reese's Fast Break and the Reese's Nutrageous are similar bars, and Reese's main forays in the traditional candy bar scene. The Fast Break starts with a layer of soft nougat that's topped with Reese's peanut butter, then covered in rich milk chocolate.
Question 18
Introduced in the 1930s by New York City candy maker Philip Silvershein, this bar is known for its odd trapezoidal shape. Name this iconic treat.
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A7-Up Bar
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BRitter
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CToblerone
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DChunky
Chunky
The Chunky bar is notable because it has raisins in it. When it was first introduced, it was made with milk chocolate, raisins, cashews, and Brazil nuts. When it was bought by Nestlé, it was changed to milk chocolate, raisins, and peanuts.
Question 19
The ads for this odd-looking candy famously said: "That is without a doubt the lousiest name for a candy bar I've ever heard!" Name this coconut-based bar.
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ABig Hunk
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BWhatchamacallit
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CZagnut
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DPlopp
Zagnut
The Zagnut bar, with its combination of peanut and coconut, was first made by the Clark Company back in 1930. Like many bars, Hershey's took over its production in the 1990s.
Question 20
Sold in five flavors - cherry, lemon, lime, orange, and licorice - these candies were a sponsor of daredevil Evel Knievel in the 1970s. What are they?
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AAirheads
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BGushers
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CChuckles
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DJujyfruits
Chuckles
Chuckles are another in a select group of candies once mentioned on <i>Seinfeld</i>. In the episode "The Heart Attack", the paramedics bringing George to the hospital argue about whether one of them ate the other's Chuckles.
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