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Sandwiches of the USA Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the land of the free, the home of the brave, and a country with sandwiches of all varieties! Take a bite of knowledge and see if your taste buds know these popular sandwiches in the USA!

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

Author
exceller

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,751

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. This sandwich is an American classic! Commonly found in brown lunch bags across the country, it is easy to make and a wonderful sandwich for people that are always "on the go"! What is the name of the sandwich that consists of ham, cheese, and sometimes mayonnaise or mustard? Hint

The Club Sandwich

The Virginia Sandwich

Ham and Cheese

Pork and Cheddar

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Question 2 of 10

2. This sandwich is a bit Western! It's very popular in states such as Texas. Which of these sandwiches traditionally consists of chopped beef with Barbecue sauce packed together between two buttered buns of bread? Hint

The Chipped Chop Ham

The Beefsteak

The Angus Burger

The BBQ sandwich

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Question 3 of 10

3. This sandwich has become a famous item in the "City of Brotherly Love" and was developed during the early 20th century. Which of these sandwiches consists of thinly sliced pieces of steak layered with melted cheese on a long roll? Hint

The Chivito sandwich

The Philly Cheesesteak

The Reuben sandwich

The Muffeletta sandwich

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Italian American sandwich is made from a long roll of Italian or French bread,that is cut lengthwise and filled with various spices, meat, and cheese. It is known by many names, but which of these is the Philadelphia name for the "submarine sandwich"? Hint

Hoagie

Torpedo

Grinder

Hero

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Question 5 of 10

5. This sandwich has an odd name, but usually is not made with meat from a pig. It is a traditional American favorite that is popular in fast food industries and served in high class restaurants. Which of these sandwiches consists of a thick juicy ground beef patty, usually layered with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sealed in between two thick buttered bread buns? Hint

Pork sandwich

Sloppy Joe

Roast hoagie

Hamburger

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Question 6 of 10

6. For those who enjoy the lighter side of the spectrum, this sandwich is a refreshing delight! Which of these is made with a grilled chicken breast layered sometimes with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes, in between a sandwich bun? Hint

Chinese Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Buffalo Wing Sandwich

Rooster Club

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Question 7 of 10

7. This American favorite consists of two layers of meat and veggies between three slices of toasted bread, and is usually pinned together with toothpicks. Which of these sandwiches is also known as the "double decker", and is believed to have been invented at a gambling club in New York? Hint

The Club sandwich

The Tower sandwich

The Chess sandwich

The Gambler

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Question 8 of 10

8. This sandwich is named after an American music celebrity! Which of these sandwiches is made with peanut butter, bananas, and fried bacon on grilled bread? Hint

The Elvis Sandwich

Paris High bread

The Brittney Spear

The Jackson

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Question 9 of 10

9. This American sandwich is messy but good! Which of these sandwiches traditionally consists of ground beef, sweetened tomato sauce, and onions on a hamburger bun? Hint

The Messy Sandwich

The Sloppy Joe

The Sloppy Pork

The Messy Joe

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Question 10 of 10

10. This open faced sandwich is not found in very many places outside of its home state of Illinois. The Horseshoe sandwich is served with bread on the bottom, piled with french fries, hamburger meat or ham, and cheese sauce. Which city did the Horseshoe sandwich originate in? Hint

Chicago, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Ham and Cheese

The ham and cheese sandwich is a common sandwich usually enjoyed at lunch time. It is popular in brown bag lunches, an American term for lunches that are usually taken with people to work or to school. Popular cheese varieties that are used in this sandwich are American, Cheddar, or Swiss cheese. For grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, the slices of bread are coated with butter, then the sandwich is assembled and fried in a pan.

Answer: The BBQ sandwich

The BBQ sandwich can come in many varieties. Usually the tradition BBQ sandwich is made from chopped beef or brisket, but other meats that can be used include pork, chicken, and sausage. The majority of flavor is comes from the barbecue sauce, and different varieties can determine the spiciness or sweetness of the sandwich. It is very popular in the southern United States culture.

Answer: The Philly Cheesesteak

The Philly cheesesteak was invented by Pat and Harry Olivieri, native Philadelphians who began selling the sandwich at their hot dog stand near Philadelphia's Italian market in the 1930s. The popularity of the sandwich grew, allowing Pat Olivieri to open up his own restaurant.

Originally the sandwich was served without cheese and consisted of sliced steak meat on hoagie rolls. Cheese was added later by a manager at Olivieri's restaurant, and continues to be a part of the sandwich today.

Answer: Hoagie

The submarine sandwich originated in the East United States, and its name referred to the shape of the bread. The term "Hoagie" originated in Philadelphia from Italians that were working in the World War 2 shipyard known as "Hog" island. The Grinder, Torpedo, and Hero are also nicknames of the submarine sandwich.

The nickname "Grinder" came from the Italian American slang for a dock worker, and is popular in New England and the Midwest. "Torpedo" was another nickname given to the submarine sandwich because of its shape and is commonly used around New York. "Hero" is also another popular New York term for the sandwich that originated in the 19th century; the name was given to the sandwich from the New York Herald Tribune who claimed you had to be a hero to eat the gigantic sandwich.

Answer: Hamburger

Hamburgers are one of the most popular American foods and a traditional favorite. Hamburger sandwiches were first served at the Buffalo Fair in Hamburg, New York in 1885. Today they are a common feature on menus at fast food restaurants. Fast food chains such as McDonald's have given the American hamburger fame in many different countries around the world.

Answer: Grilled Chicken Sandwich

A healthy twist, this sandwich is made similar to the hamburger. This is usually another popular sandwich at American fast food restaurants, providing a healthy alternative choice to hamburgers.

Answer: The Club sandwich

The club sandwich is divided at the middle with an extra piece of bread, and usually consists of a bottom layer of turkey (although other varieties sometimes include ham or beef), and a top layer of veggies. The club sandwich is thought to have been invented at a gambling club in Saratoga Springs, New York by Danny Mears.

8. This sandwich is named after an American music celebrity! Which of these sandwiches is made with peanut butter, bananas, and fried bacon on grilled bread?

Answer: The Elvis Sandwich

The Elvis Sandwich was a favorite food of Elvis Presley. It is made from Hawaiian bread that is filled with peanut butter, banana slices, and bacon, then cooked in a skillet or griddle. This sandwich was also a popular favorite with Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City.

9. This American sandwich is messy but good! Which of these sandwiches traditionally consists of ground beef, sweetened tomato sauce, and onions on a hamburger bun?

Answer: The Sloppy Joe

Eating a Sloppy Joe the normal way will show you how it got its name. Normally eating this sandwich causes the meat and sauce to spill out, sometimes creating quite a mess. In different parts of the United States these sandwiches are also known as Yip Yips (Illinois), Slushburgers (Midwestern states), Wimpies (Northeastern states), Taverns (Iowa and Minnesota), and Steamers (Virginia and West Virginia).

Answer: Springfield, Illinois

The Horseshoe sandwich was created in 1928 by a chef in the Leland Hotel, located in Springfield Illinois. As an open faced sandwich, the Horseshoe is not served with its fillings packed in between two pieces of bread like most traditional sandwiches, but the bread is served a plate with the fillings stacked on top.

The sandwich is usually made with hamburger meat but other meats that have been used include fried fish, chicken, and pork tenderloins.

Source: Author exceller

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