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Quiz about Joy of Cooking
Quiz about Joy of Cooking

Joy of Cooking Trivia Quiz


All of these questions were derived from tidbits of information appearing in 'Joy of Cooking'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sor_Juana. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Sor_Juana
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
14,310
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
3 / 10
Plays
4148
Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (1/10), Guest 98 (5/10), Pae1218 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The cookbook, 'Joy of Cooking', has on its dedication page the following quote: 'That which thy fathers have bequeathed to thee, earn it anew if thou wouldst possess it.' Who is the source of this quote? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. According to the section on etiquette, which of the following participants in a dinner is served first? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This sweetener is composed primarily of levulose and dextrose and contains an antimold enzyme.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. The greenish substance found when opening a lobster is referred to as 'tomalley'. What organ is this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This dish, generally assumed to be German in origin, first entered the history books in 200 BC. It was reportedly doled out to the workers laboring on the Great Wall of China.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. What writer created the character Bobo - the boy who couldn't make roast pig without burning down the house? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. All of the following are acceptable substitutes for one cup of milk in cooking except what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When skinning this animal, it is necessary to don gloves to avoid possible tularemia infection? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When Proust nibbled upon this sweet it awakened recollections of his childhood and inspired the writing of 'Remembrance'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which English word was derived from a word meaning 'loaf-kneader'?

Answer: (One Word - in manner and of the manor)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The cookbook, 'Joy of Cooking', has on its dedication page the following quote: 'That which thy fathers have bequeathed to thee, earn it anew if thou wouldst possess it.' Who is the source of this quote?

Answer: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

2. According to the section on etiquette, which of the following participants in a dinner is served first?

Answer: Female Honor Guest

The dish is first presented to the hostess, but she is not served. The men are served after all of the women have been served, beginning with the male guest of honor.
3. This sweetener is composed primarily of levulose and dextrose and contains an antimold enzyme.

Answer: Honey

4. The greenish substance found when opening a lobster is referred to as 'tomalley'. What organ is this?

Answer: Liver and Pancreas

5. This dish, generally assumed to be German in origin, first entered the history books in 200 BC. It was reportedly doled out to the workers laboring on the Great Wall of China.

Answer: Sauerkraut

6. What writer created the character Bobo - the boy who couldn't make roast pig without burning down the house?

Answer: Charles Lamb

7. All of the following are acceptable substitutes for one cup of milk in cooking except what?

Answer: one half cup dry whole milk plus one half cup water

The dry-milk combination would be much too concentrated - you use one third cup of powder and fill with water to make a full cup.
8. When skinning this animal, it is necessary to don gloves to avoid possible tularemia infection?

Answer: Rabbit

9. When Proust nibbled upon this sweet it awakened recollections of his childhood and inspired the writing of 'Remembrance'?

Answer: Madeleines

10. Which English word was derived from a word meaning 'loaf-kneader'?

Answer: Lady

Source: Author Sor_Juana

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