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Quiz about Heat in the Meal
Quiz about Heat in the Meal

Heat in the Meal Trivia Quiz


It's always good to warm up the stomach so Big Hank has decided to leave wintry England and warm up his stomach with some West Indian cuisine. Travel with him and enjoy these sumptuous meals.

A multiple-choice quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Verne47
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
371,306
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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204
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Big Hank has landed in Antigua and Barbuda and has decided to get warm with their national dish. What will he be having for his Sunday dinner? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Having soaked up lots of sunshine and enjoying himself thoroughly Big Hank decided to have more fun in the sun. He visited another small island where he enjoyed a warm meal of stewed saltfish with coconut dumplings, spicy ripe plantains and seasoned breadfruit in chicken broth. Which West Indian country's national dish did he just consume? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In Dominica, Big Hank enjoyed warming up with a big bowl of callaloo soup. He also enjoyed some mountain chicken which the waitress suggested that he try. What exactly is served as mountain chicken? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where did Big Hank find himself one Sunday getting his stomach all warmed up at breakfast with a plate full of the national dish of saltfish and green figs? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. If Big Hank went to Trinidad and Tobago and asked to be served the national dish to get some warmth in his tummy would the waiter bring him a steaming plate with ackee and saltfish?


Question 6 of 10
6. It's Sunday again and Big Hank has heard that oil down really hits the spot and warms the entire body up. To which West Indian country would he go to sample their national dish? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Big Hank has gotten addicted to West Indian cuisine so he decides to try the national dish of Montserrat as a warm treat for his lunch on Sunday. What did he have for lunch? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to Big Hank he enjoyed eating some nice warm old clothes in Cuba for his Sunday dinner. Is he speaking the truth?


Question 9 of 10
9. In Haiti, Big Hank's Sunday dinner consisted of a hearty warm meal of griots with rice and beans. What is used to make griots anyway? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Big Hank is warm all over but he cannot resist visiting one more West Indian island where he is treated to his favourite West Indian food which is not warm but hot, hot, hot! On which island famed for its reggae music and Blue Mountain coffee does Big Hank feast on a variety of jerked meats accompanied by rice and peas? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Big Hank has landed in Antigua and Barbuda and has decided to get warm with their national dish. What will he be having for his Sunday dinner?

Answer: fungee and pepperpot

Fungee is a dish that consists of cornmeal and okra that is boiled to a paste in salt water. The pepperpot is a mixture of meats, vegetables and seasonings that is boiled until it has a dark green soupy look.
2. Having soaked up lots of sunshine and enjoying himself thoroughly Big Hank decided to have more fun in the sun. He visited another small island where he enjoyed a warm meal of stewed saltfish with coconut dumplings, spicy ripe plantains and seasoned breadfruit in chicken broth. Which West Indian country's national dish did he just consume?

Answer: St Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis is also known for pelau otherwise called cook up which is a combination of chicken, pigtail, saltfish, vegetables, rice and pigeon peas. Goat water stew is another popular dish.
3. In Dominica, Big Hank enjoyed warming up with a big bowl of callaloo soup. He also enjoyed some mountain chicken which the waitress suggested that he try. What exactly is served as mountain chicken?

Answer: frog legs

The giant ditch frog is native to Dominica and Montserrat. It is one of the largest frogs in the world. It is hunted for food. Mountain chicken is called crappo. It is heavily seasoned and stewed. It may also be boiled or fried until golden brown. White rice or rice and peas may be used as an accompaniment.
4. Where did Big Hank find himself one Sunday getting his stomach all warmed up at breakfast with a plate full of the national dish of saltfish and green figs?

Answer: St. Lucia

Boiled or stewed green figs (bananas) served with saltfish is the national dish of St Lucia. It is usually served for breakfast. The cuisine of St. Lucia consists of French and British dishes.
5. If Big Hank went to Trinidad and Tobago and asked to be served the national dish to get some warmth in his tummy would the waiter bring him a steaming plate with ackee and saltfish?

Answer: No

He would be treated with a serving of crab and callaloo. Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica. It is usually served for breakfast.
6. It's Sunday again and Big Hank has heard that oil down really hits the spot and warms the entire body up. To which West Indian country would he go to sample their national dish?

Answer: Grenada

Oil down is a one pot meal of salted meat, chicken, dumpling, breadfruit and callaloo that is made from young dasheen leaves and other vegetables.
7. Big Hank has gotten addicted to West Indian cuisine so he decides to try the national dish of Montserrat as a warm treat for his lunch on Sunday. What did he have for lunch?

Answer: Goat water

Goat water is a stew that is thick and tasty. It contains chunks of goat meat and is eaten hot along with a crusty bread roll.
8. According to Big Hank he enjoyed eating some nice warm old clothes in Cuba for his Sunday dinner. Is he speaking the truth?

Answer: Yes

Cuba's national dish is called ropa vieja which translates to old clothes in English. It consists of shredded flank steak in tomato sauce and black beans, yellow rice, plantain and fried yuca along with beer.
9. In Haiti, Big Hank's Sunday dinner consisted of a hearty warm meal of griots with rice and beans. What is used to make griots anyway?

Answer: pork

Griot is made by boiling and then frying pork that is cut in cubes. It may be served with rice and peas or rice and beans and banana pesees. Many Haitians eat their griots with hot Ti-Malice sauce.
10. Big Hank is warm all over but he cannot resist visiting one more West Indian island where he is treated to his favourite West Indian food which is not warm but hot, hot, hot! On which island famed for its reggae music and Blue Mountain coffee does Big Hank feast on a variety of jerked meats accompanied by rice and peas?

Answer: Jamaica

Jerk is rated as the most popular dish in Jamaica. Pork, chicken as well as fish are marinated with many really hot spices including the scotch bonnet pepper, pimento and thyme. It is slowly cooked over hot coals. It is then served with hot sauce and rice and peas. Bammies and festivals may be served as accompaniments.
Source: Author Verne47

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