Super Quiz

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: CULINARY QUIZ

(e.g., How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon? Answer: Three.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. What is the flavor of the liqueur Kahlua? Answer________

2. What are the three sizes of rice? Answer________

3. What is the U.S. FDA? Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. What historic ship had a cargo of breadfruit trees aboard it? Answer________

5. Savoy is a variety of what vegetable? Answer________

6. In Italian, what is the plural form of lasagna? Answer________

PH.D. LEVEL

7. What is the white, edible portion of cauliflower called? Answer________

8. What is the common name for the plant species Beta vulgaris? Answer________

9. Term for cooking over low heat to release moisture without browning. Answer________

ANSWERS: SCORING:

18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?