Quiz about The AllAmerican Hot Dog
Quiz about The AllAmerican Hot Dog

The All-American Hot Dog Trivia Quiz


Hot dogs have always been one of my favorite foods. Let's see how much you know about the history and making of the treat. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
322,414
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2140
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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1. In what year did the first hot dog stand open in America? Hint

1893
1871
1904
1856

2. What important event happened with hot dogs in 1893? Hint

Hot dogs were brought to America
Hot dogs were served with bread for the first time
Ketchup, mustard and sauerkraut were invented to go with the meat
Vendors stopped serving gloves with hot dogs

3. In 1904, hot dogs were served with buns for the first time. Where did this first take place? Hint

Colombian Exposition in Chicago
New York Polo Grounds
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Red Sox game in Boston

4. Where and how did the term "hot dog" come from? Hint

Vendors called them red hots and kept them in hot water tanks
Yale University sold them at dog wagons
A New York journalist drew a cartoon of barking dachshunds
These stories are all true

5. In 2006, which country produced a new world record longest hot dog? Hint

The United States
Japan
The United Kingdom
Germany

6. Which of these sells the most grilled hot dogs? Hint

7-Eleven
Nathan's
Johnny Rockets
Coney Island System

7. What are the condiments in a Coney Island hot dog? Hint

chili, onions and mustard
corn and mustard
mustard, relish and sauerkraut
ketchup, garlic and onions

8. Who was the founder of Nathan's hot dogs? Hint

Jimmy Durante
Charles Feltman
Eddie Cantor
Nathan Handwerker

9. Which of these is NEVER used in a Chicago-styled hot dog? Hint

mustard
onion
sweet pickled relish
ketchup

10. Which of these hot dog manufacturers hold the traditional fourth of July hot dog eating contest? Hint

Nathan's
Oscar Meyer
Ball Park
Spike's


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year did the first hot dog stand open in America?

Answer: 1871

Charles Feltman, a German butcher, opened the first Coney Island system in New York City. There has been argument over who introduced hot dogs to America, since many German immigrants did so around this era.
2. What important event happened with hot dogs in 1893?

Answer: Hot dogs were served with bread for the first time

Hot dogs with bread (but not yet the modern bun) were served at a Browns game in St. Louis. Also, the Colombian Exposition, held in Chicago the same year, had hundreds of visitors who consumed hot dogs. They liked them because they were convenient and cheap. Bruce Kraig, a former professor at Roosevelt University, researched that the early Germans consumed hot dogs, known as dachshunds, with bread.
3. In 1904, hot dogs were served with buns for the first time. Where did this first take place?

Answer: Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Anton Feuchtwanger, a Bavarian concessionaire, used to contribute gloves to each buyer to keep their hands clean. Many customers would not return the gloves and he would often run out. Feuchtwanger asked his brother-in-law, a baker, for more gloves. However, he came up with the idea to serve rolls to fit the meat.
4. Where and how did the term "hot dog" come from?

Answer: These stories are all true

Tad Dorgan was a cartoonist at the New York Journal. He was unable to spell dachshund so he called them 'hot dogs' for short. Many vendors would yell out 'get your red hots'. The two stuck and thereafter were commonly referred to as 'hot dogs'.
5. In 2006, which country produced a new world record longest hot dog?

Answer: Japan

This claim was made in 2006 by the Shizuoka Meat Producers in Tokyo, Japan. The sausage measured 60 meters in length.
6. Which of these sells the most grilled hot dogs?

Answer: 7-Eleven

7-Eleven is a well-known convenience store. It sells an average of 100 million grilled hot dogs annually.
7. What are the condiments in a Coney Island hot dog?

Answer: chili, onions and mustard

The Coney Island dog was originated in Jackson, Michigan. It can also be referred to as a 'white hot'.
8. Who was the founder of Nathan's hot dogs?

Answer: Nathan Handwerker

Handwerker was an employee at Feltman's Hot Dog stand. In 1916, comedians Eddie Cantor and Jimmy Durante persuaded him to go into business for himself. Handwerker charged a nickel while his new competitor charged a dime. He became so successful that over the years Nathan's bought out other companies, such as Kenny Rogers Roasters, Miami Subs n' Grill or Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips.
9. Which of these is NEVER used in a Chicago-styled hot dog?

Answer: ketchup

A Chicago-styled hot dog is an all-beef hot dog, originally from Chicago. It is either steamed, broiled or grilled. It is never boiled, however. They can also come with dill pickles, tomatoes, sport peppers, salt and even on occasion, cucumbers.
10. Which of these hot dog manufacturers hold the traditional fourth of July hot dog eating contest?

Answer: Nathan's

Every year since 1916, Nathan's held this tradition. The contestants need to be at least 18 years old and under contract with Nathan's. The first prize for the winner is $10,000. Notable winners of this contest were Takeru Kobayashi, who won from 2001-06, and Joey Chestnut, 2007-09.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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