1. Sam's
   Price Club
2. BJ's

Price Club -- founded in 1976 by Sol Price and his son, Robert -- was the first warehouse club.

1. true
2. false

If you play close attention to sales, coupons and weekly ads, you can often find better deals at supermarkets -- and you won't have to buy in bulk.

1. soda
   meat
2. milk

Manufacturers discount sodas so frequently that supermarkets are almost always running major sales on it, and the prices are generally better than at warehouse clubs.

1. Of course; put it under a table.
2. No way.

The first rule of bulk buying is don't buy it if you can't store it.

1. berries
   bananas
2. pears

You'd be much better off buying berries and bananas in bulk because you can freeze them and use them in smoothies, oatmeal and stirred into muffin and pancake batters. Pears don't fare as well in the freezer.

1. true
2. false

It's even longer than that: If properly stored, rice can last for up to 30 years.

1. a few months
   a year
2. two years

No rush to use up that box of macaroni; it'll keep for two, maybe three years.

1. yes
2. no

Whole wheat pasta has a slightly shorter shelf life than the standard variety -- but it'll last for many months in an airtight container.

1. meat
   wine
2. toilet paper

For whatever reason, it's usually a better idea to buy toilet paper at the supermarket than at a warehouse club.

1. February
   July
2. October

Bet you had no idea there was a National Bulk Foods Week, but it's in October.

1. a month
   a year
2. two years

Shelled nuts last about a year in the pantry, but they'll hang on for another year longer if you freeze them.

1. Jim Beam bourbon
   Bailey's Irish Cream
2. Grand Mariner orange liqueur

Most distilled spirits -- including Jim Beam bourbon -- have an indefinite shelf life (as long as they're stored correctly), but cream-based and very sugary liqueurs like Bailey's and Grand Mariner don't hold up as well.

1. 10 percent
   30 percent
2. 70 precent

According to the Bulk Is Green Council, buying in bulk saves shoppers anywhere from 30 percent to 60 percent on food prices.

1. true
2. false

Not only is warehouse-club meat cheaper, it's quality is comparable to supermarkets.

1. yes
2. no

If they're stored in airtight containers, soft grains can stay fresh for many years.

1. 15 percent
   25 percent
2. 35 percent

According to SmartMoney.com, you can expect to save about 35 percent on alcohol, and even more on expensive bottles of wine.

1. true
2. false

Because prices and inventory change so frequently, there's no clear winner.

1. dog food
   cat food
2. neither
   both

It doesn't matter what kind of pet food you're buying. If you can store it correctly, buying pet food in large quantities is a good economical choice.

1. yes
   no
2. maybe

It might not be worth it if you'll only shop at the warehouse club a few times a year. But if you have a large family or are shopping for expensive electronics like a computer or HDTV, you could make your money back in no time.

1. prescriptions
   fine jewelry
   automotive tires
2. all of the above
   none of the above

Warehouse clubs' products don't end at food and household goods. You can find everything mentioned above, as well as clothing, electronics, recreational equipment, furniture and more.