Multiple choice general knowledge

Quaker Oats was

  1. founded by a member of the Quakers, a religious group from Pennsylvania

  2. named after Cornelius Quake, the “Oatmeal King” of Akron, Ohio

  3. named to conjure thoughts of honesty & integrity associated with the Quakers

  4. named by Craig Newmark in honor of San Francisco
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Quaker Oats was named to evoke the Quaker values of honesty, integrity, and purity, even though the company had no actual connection to the Quaker religion. The founders chose the name because it conveyed trustworthiness to consumers. Neither Cornelius Quake nor Craig Newmark has anything to do with the brand.

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