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Malls in America Quiz Answer Key

Malls in America Quiz Answer Key

By The Association of Mature American Citizens Contributing Writer 1 min read
old school black and white malls in America with magazine quiz logo on top
old school black and white malls in America with magazine quiz logo on top

Malls in America–A Return to Yesteryear 

Happy Holidays from AMAC!

Dive into the fascinating history of shopping malls in America with our AMAC Magazine Exclusive Quiz, also found on Page 48 of the 2023 Holiday Edition of The AMAC Magazine.

Answer Key

1. Where was the first shopping mall located in 1956?

Minneapolis, MN
Wichita, KS
Milwaukee, WI
Cincinnati, OH

(Answer: Minneapolis, MN)

2. Which company funded the first shopping mall in 1956?

Macy’s
Gimbels
Dayton’s
Hetch’s

(Answer: Dayton’s)

3. During the Mall’s prime in the 1980s, which store was the largest retailer in America?

Walmart
Sears
Daffy’s
JC Penny

(Answer: Sears)
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The Association of Mature American Citizens

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The AMAC Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and assisting older Americans through trusted programs and resources, including guidance on Social Security and retirement-related issues.

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