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Quiz about Eating and Drinking in England

Eating and Drinking in England Quiz

England is not known internationally for its cuisine so this quiz will hopefully give you a small insight into it.

A multiple-choice quiz by witchdog. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
witchdog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1223

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Question 1 of 10

1. In England, a small cafe that serves mainly fried and grilled food is commonly known as what? Hint

greasy fork

greasy knife

greasy plate

greasy spoon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Popular on hot summer days, Pimm's No1 with ice and lemonade is a refreshing drink. What is the spirit base of a Pimm's No1?
Hint

brandy

vodka

gin

whisky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Biscuits (cookies) are very popular with a cup of tea. Which type of biscuit is commonly called a "squashed fly biscuit"? Hint

rich tea

bourbon

jammy dodgers

garibaldi

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Question 4 of 10

4. What part of England is famous for its cream teas consisting of a pot of tea, scones, jam and clotted cream? Hint

south west

north east

south east

north west

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Question 5 of 10

5. Balti curry is a very popular meal in England. Where did it originate? Hint

Karachi, Pakistan

London, England

Birmingham, England

Mumbai, India

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before the arrival of Coca-Cola, a popular soft fizzy drink was made from two common plants. Which two? Hint

burdock and daisy

nettle and dandelion

dandelion and burdock

thistle and nettle

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is piccalilli? Hint

a relish of chopped pickled vegetables

a biscuit

a type of sausage

an alcoholic cocktail

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Question 8 of 10

8. Yarg is a type of cheese produced in Cornwall. What makes yarg cheese different from other types of cheese? Hint

it contains apples

it's a bright pink colour

it's coated with stinging nettles

it's made from mare's milk

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which type of sausage is traditionally sold in one long coil rather than individual links? Hint

banger

Lincolnshire

Cumberland

saveloy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Yorkshire pudding is usually served with sweet food. True or False?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In England, a small cafe that serves mainly fried and grilled food is commonly known as what?

Answer: greasy spoon

According to Cassell's Dictionary of Slang, the term greasy spoon came about in the 1920s. It referred to cheap cafes, the type of food they produced and the state of the cutlery they provided.
Luckily we have strict hygiene laws nowadays but the term greasy spoon has stuck. (No pun intended!)

2. Popular on hot summer days, Pimm's No1 with ice and lemonade is a refreshing drink. What is the spirit base of a Pimm's No1?

Answer: gin

Pimm's No2 is whisky based, No3 is Brandy based and No6 is vodka based.

3. Biscuits (cookies) are very popular with a cup of tea. Which type of biscuit is commonly called a "squashed fly biscuit"?

Answer: garibaldi

They are very thin and contain currants. The currants look like squashed flies.

4. What part of England is famous for its cream teas consisting of a pot of tea, scones, jam and clotted cream?

Answer: south west

Devon and Cornwall in the south west peninsula of England are famous for their cream teas. Clotted cream is an extra thick type of cream.

5. Balti curry is a very popular meal in England. Where did it originate?

Answer: Birmingham, England

It was first made in the 1970s in Birmingham and got its name from the type of pot it is cooked in. Its usually served with naan bread.

6. Before the arrival of Coca-Cola, a popular soft fizzy drink was made from two common plants. Which two?

Answer: dandelion and burdock

Records show that dandelion and burdock was first made in the thirteenth century. The roots were used. They were lightly fermented. This made a naturally fizzy drink.

7. What is piccalilli?

Answer: a relish of chopped pickled vegetables

Piccalilli is usually made with cauliflower and marrow and seasoned with mustard and turmeric, which give it its yellow colour.

8. Yarg is a type of cheese produced in Cornwall. What makes yarg cheese different from other types of cheese?

Answer: it's coated with stinging nettles

Yarg cheese is made form cow's milk, tastes great and the nettles don't sting.

9. Which type of sausage is traditionally sold in one long coil rather than individual links?

Answer: Cumberland

A banger is a slang term for a sausage. The name came about when butchers used to add bread and rusk to the sausages to make the meat go further. During cooking, the skins would burst with a bang.

10. Yorkshire pudding is usually served with sweet food. True or False?

Answer: false

Yorkshire puddings are savoury and usually served with roast meat and gravy.

Source: Author witchdog

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