Italian Cuisine Trivia Quiz

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Which great Italian wine owes its existence to a beautiful woman?

       a. Donnafugata
       b. Barolo
       c. Chianti
       d. Est! Est! Est!


When you buy pasta, you should check the label to make sure that it ...

       a. Contains no salt
       b. Is made from durum wheat flour
       c. Is made without eggs
       d. Is pressed through Teflon dies


Which cheese is made from buffalo milk?

       a. Gorgonzola
       b. Romano
       c. Mozzarella
       d. Ricotta


Which of these will you [probably] not find in Florence?

       a. Spaghetti alle vongole
       b. Spaghetti all'amatriciana
       c. Spaghetti con le polpette
       d. Spaghetti al sugo di carne


Burrata is?

       a. A buttery sauce with a little cheese
       b. Butter stirred until creamy
       c. A fresh, soft, mild cheese
       d. A creamy dessert


What are grissini?

       a. Crisp bread sticks
       b. Fish stew
       c. An Italian biscuit
       d. An anchovy type of fish


What do many Italians dip their bread into?

       a. Caffelatte
       b. Wine
       c. The drippings on their plate
       d. Olive oil seasoned with herbs


Which of these liqueurs involves ladybugs?

       a. Limoncello
       b. Sambuca
       c. Alchermes
       d. Nocino


Why does the Italian Government prohibit making grappa at home?

       a. To prevent pollution
       b. To keep people from blinding themselves
       c. To keep people from blowing up their homes
       d. Because home distillers don't pay taxes


Naples's signature pizza is called Margherita. In reference to whom or what?

       a. Saint Margherita
       b. Margherita flowers
       c. Margherita di Savoia
       d. Relatives named Margherita


What is the most commonly used herb in Italy?

       a. Parsley
       b. Garlic
       c. Basil
       d. Oregano


When an Italian calls and says, "I'm coming over. Put the water on," that means?

       a. Set a pot of water to boil for pasta.
       b. Draw a nice warm bath.
       c. Turn on the sprinklers and water the lawn.
       d. Prime the coffee machine.


What is the one dish almost all Italian men know how to make?

       a. Grilled sausages
       b. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
       c. Bruschetta
       d. Granita al Limone


Il Re dei Vini e' il Vino dei Re [The King of Wines and the Wine of Kings] refers to?

       a. Chianti Classico
       b. Amarone della Valpolicella
       c. Barolo
       d. Cirò


Sopressata is?

       a. A Venetian salami with a pork filet
       b. A fine-grained pork salami
       c. A slightly gelatinous, large Tuscan sausage
       d. Any of a variety of raw pork


The residents of which city were once referred to as "Mangiafoglie"?

       a. Milanese
       b. Neapolitans
       c. Florentines
       d. Romans


Which of these pizzas is not standard throughout Italy?

       a. Contadina
       b. Napoli
       c. Margherita
       d. Capricciosa


Where should you head to enjoy a perfect Caponata?

       a. Tuscany
       b. Sicily
       c. Campania
       d. Calabria


If you ask for manicotti in an Italian restaurant [in Italy] you'll likely get an odd look. What should you ask for?

       a. Crespelle
       b. Cannelloni
       c. Cannoli
       d. Tortelli


Which cookbook author is widely credited with having established modern Italian cuisine?

       a. Pellegrino Artusi
       b. Olindo Guerrini
       c. Ada Boni
       d. Ippolito Cavalcanti




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