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Quiz about Lincoln  President EmancipatorFoodie
Quiz about Lincoln  President EmancipatorFoodie

Lincoln - President, Emancipator..Foodie? Quiz


Abraham Lincoln is well known as one of the more influential leaders in history. But what many don't know is that he was also very interested in the preparation and partaking of food. Join me in a look at gastronomy through his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by stephgm67. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
stephgm67
Time
5 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
382,274
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Lincoln was born in 1809 and spent his early years in Kentucky. He used to tell tales that he could eat dodgers back then "as fast as two women can make them". What is the best description to this accompaniment of the main meal? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Lincoln had a fondness for sweets and a great memory of his mother "making at least three gingerbread men at a time". His beloved mother probably used sorghum in place of what to make these treats? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1831, Lincoln got a chance to help man a flatboat on a river trip down to New Orleans. The French Market in that city had been operating since 1791 with fruits and vegetables from around the world. Later, in 1862, the Cafe Du Monde opened serving world famous coffee and sweet treats called what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Although Lincoln's military time was brief, he did serve in the Black Hawk War for a few months in 1832. He later wrote that he formed friendships "while the soldiers ate meat together off of elm bark". Many times they added another meat product to the mix to give it fat and flavor. What was this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Abe and Mary Lincoln lived in Springfield, Illinois for 17 years. During their time there they had ample opportunity to procure and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. One of the recipes from the 1840s featured in 'The Cooks Own Book' was for Rhubarb Spring Tonic. It sounds refreshing but part of the rhubarb plant is deadly. Which part? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. As Lincoln began his political career his calendar filled with social engagements and 'road trips'. He was notoriously "irregular with time" and was often chided by his wife Mary for being late to dinner. Many times she served mutton stew that she kept simmering on the back of the stove. What animal is mutton taken from? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Lincoln was always a proponent of the railroad system and stated the network aided in "promoting communities in the middle of the nation". It also brought in foods not seen before in those areas. Which of these shellfish that was distributed out West is also known for producing pearls in some varieties? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Lincoln was elected president of the United States in 1860. He and Mary traveled from Illinois to Washington, DC. One of their first nights there was a large banquet with Vice President Hamlin featuring oysters on the shell, brunoise soup, shad, potatoes, and duck. What does brunoise mean in culinary terms? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Lincoln enjoyed holidays. He especially liked Thanksgiving with its turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. In fact, it was he who proclaimed it to be a National Holiday celebrated each year. What year did he make this decree? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Before heading out to Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865 Lincoln had dinner. He was served mock turtle soup, roast fowl with chestnut stuffing, yams, and cauliflower with cheese sauce. What is in mock turtle soup? Hint



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1. Lincoln was born in 1809 and spent his early years in Kentucky. He used to tell tales that he could eat dodgers back then "as fast as two women can make them". What is the best description to this accompaniment of the main meal?

Answer: Cornbread

A corn dodger is usually of an oblong shape and is made from cornmeal, pork fat, salt, and boiling water. They have a crisp crust with a soft, moist interior. In later years, John Wayne would use them for target practice in 'True Grit'!
2. Lincoln had a fondness for sweets and a great memory of his mother "making at least three gingerbread men at a time". His beloved mother probably used sorghum in place of what to make these treats?

Answer: Cane sugar

Sorghum used to be a staple sweetener, especially in the Southern United States. It comes from a tall grain that is very drought resistant and can be boiled down to a molasses-like product. It has found new popularity recently in the rising gluten-free market.
3. In 1831, Lincoln got a chance to help man a flatboat on a river trip down to New Orleans. The French Market in that city had been operating since 1791 with fruits and vegetables from around the world. Later, in 1862, the Cafe Du Monde opened serving world famous coffee and sweet treats called what?

Answer: Beignets

Lincoln would have to wait to try this French style doughnut covered with powdered sugar. He did, however, solve a major problem on the flatboat on its journey north. Because of this, he was awarded a patent in 1849 for his device that aided in "buoying vessels over shoals". He was the only president to be granted a patent.
4. Although Lincoln's military time was brief, he did serve in the Black Hawk War for a few months in 1832. He later wrote that he formed friendships "while the soldiers ate meat together off of elm bark". Many times they added another meat product to the mix to give it fat and flavor. What was this?

Answer: Bacon

The adding of bacon to dishes (especially to other meats such as fowl) dates back to the Roman Empire. Bacon was usually one of the staples that soldiers in the 1800s were given so it was an easy thing to add to a pan or skewer. The love of bacon has not diminished. According to TIME magazine, Americans now eat 18 pounds of bacon per year. During the last seven years, bacon has found its way into things like cupcakes, lip balm, and milkshakes!
5. Abe and Mary Lincoln lived in Springfield, Illinois for 17 years. During their time there they had ample opportunity to procure and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. One of the recipes from the 1840s featured in 'The Cooks Own Book' was for Rhubarb Spring Tonic. It sounds refreshing but part of the rhubarb plant is deadly. Which part?

Answer: Leaves

The rhubarb plant produces poisonous leaves that are triangular in shape. It was a later war, namely WWI, where the leaves were recommended as a substitute for other green vegetables resulting in illness and deaths. The stalks, however, are edible and crisp with a strong and tart taste. Rhubarb is mostly used as an ingredient in pies and desserts.
6. As Lincoln began his political career his calendar filled with social engagements and 'road trips'. He was notoriously "irregular with time" and was often chided by his wife Mary for being late to dinner. Many times she served mutton stew that she kept simmering on the back of the stove. What animal is mutton taken from?

Answer: Adult sheep

Lamb is a sheep that is usually 4-12 months of age. Mutton is from older sheep than lamb and has a strong flavor and a tougher meat. The stew is slowly cooked all day to infuse flavors and to soften the meat. The idea is very similar to the slow cookers of today.
7. Lincoln was always a proponent of the railroad system and stated the network aided in "promoting communities in the middle of the nation". It also brought in foods not seen before in those areas. Which of these shellfish that was distributed out West is also known for producing pearls in some varieties?

Answer: Oysters

In the early 19th century many oyster beds were cultivated in the New York harbor. This helped the restaurant industry there, the fisherman themselves, and the merchants and railroads that helped distribute it. Barrels of fresh oysters as well as the canned ones arrived in the Midwest. There is was often served with the ground husk of nutmegs as the favored seasoning.
8. Lincoln was elected president of the United States in 1860. He and Mary traveled from Illinois to Washington, DC. One of their first nights there was a large banquet with Vice President Hamlin featuring oysters on the shell, brunoise soup, shad, potatoes, and duck. What does brunoise mean in culinary terms?

Answer: Fine and precise dicing of vegetables

The typical vegetables found in the brunoise soup of the 1860s would consist of carrots, turnips, onions, leeks, celery, peas, green peas, green beans, and asparagus. And to think that the Lincolns and the Hamlins finished all of this off with a full dessert bar!
9. Lincoln enjoyed holidays. He especially liked Thanksgiving with its turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. In fact, it was he who proclaimed it to be a National Holiday celebrated each year. What year did he make this decree?

Answer: 1863

Lincoln was influenced not just by his love of the food but by Sarah Hale (editor and author of "Mary Had A Little Lamb") who wrote for years to various politicians to get this holiday created. Lincoln also hoped it would serve as a way to unite the North and South that were currently in the middle of the Civil War.
10. Before heading out to Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865 Lincoln had dinner. He was served mock turtle soup, roast fowl with chestnut stuffing, yams, and cauliflower with cheese sauce. What is in mock turtle soup?

Answer: Brains and organ meats

After dining on this dish, a cheaper alternative than its European cousin green turtle soup, the Lincolns went to the the theater. It was at this event that Lincoln was tragically assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Source: Author stephgm67

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