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Food and drink quiz

Twelve questions to make everyone hungry before lunch. Answers included.

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Question sheet

  1. 1. Which country does the dish paella come from?
    • A. Italy
    • B. Portugal
    • C. Spain
    • D. Mexico
  2. 2. What is the main ingredient of guacamole?
    • A. Avocado
    • B. Cucumber
    • C. Peas
    • D. Lime
  3. 3. Which cheese is traditionally used on a classic Margherita pizza?
    • A. Cheddar
    • B. Mozzarella
    • C. Parmesan
    • D. Feta
  4. 4. Halloumi cheese is traditionally from which island?
    • A. Crete
    • B. Sicily
    • C. Cyprus
    • D. Malta
  5. 5. What is the main ingredient of hummus?
    • A. Lentils
    • B. Chickpeas
    • C. Broad beans
    • D. Sesame only
  6. 6. Which spice gives paella and risotto alla milanese their yellow colour?
    • A. Turmeric
    • B. Paprika
    • C. Saffron
    • D. Cumin
  7. 7. What type of pastry is used to make profiteroles?
    • A. Puff
    • B. Filo
    • C. Shortcrust
    • D. Choux
  8. 8. Which fruit is used to make a traditional Tarte Tatin?
    • A. Pear
    • B. Apple
    • C. Plum
    • D. Peach
  9. 9. Sushi rice is seasoned with what?
    • A. Soy sauce
    • B. Rice vinegar
    • C. Lemon juice
    • D. Fish sauce
  10. 10. Which nut is used to make marzipan?
    • A. Hazelnut
    • B. Walnut
    • C. Almond
    • D. Cashew
  11. 11. A Bakewell tart is named after a town in which English county?
    • A. Yorkshire
    • B. Derbyshire
    • C. Cornwall
    • D. Kent
  12. 12. Which drink is made from fermented honey?
    • A. Cider
    • B. Mead
    • C. Perry
    • D. Sake

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. C - Spain
  2. 2. A - Avocado
  3. 3. B - Mozzarella
  4. 4. C - Cyprus
  5. 5. B - Chickpeas
  6. 6. C - Saffron
  7. 7. D - Choux
  8. 8. B - Apple
  9. 9. B - Rice vinegar
  10. 10. C - Almond
  11. 11. B - Derbyshire
  12. 12. B - Mead