Hobby Trivia Questions — page 18

In what country did the bread called Flatkaka appear for the first time?

• ASouth Africa
• BIceland
• CPeru
• DPhilippines

There are more ladles of broth to be added to risotto until the rice reaches the al dente state. You should add each ladle of broth when this happens.

• AThe rice absorbs the water
• BThe rice becomes soft
• CThe rice becomes hard
• DThe rice absorbs the previous one

The Chonmage is a mans hairstyle traditional for this country.

• AIndia
• BJapan
• CKorea
• DChina

In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, kite flying is not just a hobby, but also an important part of which holiday?

• AEaster
• BChristmas
• CLabour Day
• DHalloween

What is the Native American drink called Asi associated with in the Native American tradition?

• APurification
• BWarfare
• CPower
• DIt was considered a panacea

Peter Rabbit, the first patented soft toy, initially appeared in a childrens story written by this author.

• ABeatrix Potter
• BDr. Seuss
• CLewis Carroll
• DPaulette Bourgeois

In Mahjong, a pong is a set of how many identical tiles?

• A2
• B6
• C4
• D3

Which of these is a Polish beer brand, established in 1629?

• AA. Le Coq
• BKalnapilis
• CSaku
• DTyskie

In 1987, this designer received an Oscar for Best Foreign Designer from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and later the same year, he opened his own couture house in Paris.

• AValentino
• BLacroix
• CChanel
• DDior

What is the meaning of the name of the popular spice saffron, which has an Arabic origin?

• AAroma
• BRed
• CYellow
• DPoison

Ruled by Mercury, people born under this sign are really clever. It is typical for them to constantly try to separate what is useful from what is not.

• AVirgo
• BPisces
• CSagittarius
• DLeo

To prepare this one, you need 1 1/2 oz. Kahlua, 1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps, splash of cream and splash of cola. Shake the ingredients and add ice.

• ACosmopolitan
• BColorado Minty Dog
• CGeorgia Peach
• DVodka Martini

This vegetable is the main ingredient of the traditional French dish Cassoulet.

• ABeans
• BPotatoes
• CCarrots
• DTomatoes

This cocktail is made of 2 oz vodka, 3 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz grapefruit juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice and then strain into a highball glass.

• ABloody Mary
• BSea Breeze
• CKamikaze
• DCaipirinha

Attorneys Benjamin Thomas and Joseph Whitehead of Chattanooga, Tennessee, bought the exclusive rights to distribute Coke syrup to bottlers across most of the US. How much did they pay to obtain the rights?

• A$1
• B$1000
• C$100
• D$10

What color does the traditional Ukrainian soup called Borscht have?

• ADeep red
• BBright yellow
• CDeep green
• DIntense blue

Approximately how many commercial maple syrup producers are there in North America?

• A16,000
• B5,000
• C20,000
• D12,000

What type of fragrance by standard consists of 10-20% aromatic compounds?

• AEau de Toilette
• BAfter shave
• CEau de Cologne
• DEau de Parfum

Take 50ml Rye Whiskey, 25ml Sweet Vermouth, 1 dash Angostura Bitters. Stir all the ingredients together with ice and strain in a martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

• AManhattan
• BIrish Coffee
• CGrapefruit
• DJamaica Glow

This Romanian dish, widely known around the world under the Italian name of polenta, is traditionally prepared of maize, cooked in an iron pot.

• APilaf
• BMămăligă
• CHornazo
• DVesalica

If police catch a graffiti offender and they are under 18, the parents will have to pay a fine, up to this amount.

• A$ 100 000
• B$ 10 000
• C$ 20 000
• D$ 5 000

What type of cheese is the Roquefort, also called Rochefort?

• ABlue cheese
• BCreamy cheese
• CPink cheese
• DYellow cheese

Paprika, and chili peppers in general, are very high in this essential vitamin.

• AVitamin E
• BVitamin B5
• CVitamin A
• DVitamin C

This Hungarian dish, meaning cowherd, is prepared with beef, onion, red peppers and paprika.

• AUtopenec
• BPljeskavica
• CGoulash
• DBramborak

If your opponent in the game of Gin Rummy picked up the jack of spades and discarded the queen of spades, what could you conclude?

• AShe most certainly is collecting jacks.
• BShe doesn't know how to play gin.
• CShe is about to gin.
• DShe probably is collecting jacks.

There are several variations of gin rummy commonly played. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

• AIn conventional Gin Rummy a Queen-King-Ace meld is worth more than a 4-5-6 meld.
• BIn Knock Rummy, all face cards are worth 10, and all other cards are worth their face value.
• CIn Oklahoma Gin the first up card determines the maximum knock value.
• DIn Knock Rummy you can go out even though not all of your cards are used in melds.

If you see the characters "S17" printed on a Blackjack table what valuable information do you get about the rules of the game in this casino?

• AThe dealer doubles on soft 17s
• BThe dealer surrenders on soft 17s
• CThe dealer stands on soft 17s
• DSoft 17s are considered eights by the dealer

This is a drinking game played with 1 oz shots of beer and cards. The player must guess the rank that was dealt to another players card. At the end, one of the players has to drink many beer shots.

• ABortok
• BFizzBuzz
• CBizu-Bizu
• DHi-Lo

A fellow comes in on the night shift and orders a Hockey puck with wax, wreck em, frog sticks in the alley, and draw one in the dark. What on Earth does he want to eat?

• AMedium-rare burger, onion rings, fries, and a strawberry shake.
• BWell done burger with American cheese, fries on the side, scrambled eggs, and black coffee.
• CLiver, no onions, frog legs, fried eggs, and black coffee.
• DTuna salad with cheese, fries on the side and black forest cake.

What kind of disturbance can pine nuts cause in about 1 to 3 days following their consumption?

• AMigraine
• BFever and vomiting
• CUnusual taste in the mouth
• DPartial blindness

Which of these games of skill and strategy has a pen and pencil version, played on a field of 8x10 boxes?

• ASoccer
• BVolleyball
• CBaseball
• DPool

How many solar segments are there in a year of the Chinese calendar?

• A6
• B24
• C12
• D16

What led to the incredible increase in U.S. sales of popcorn in the 1990s?

• AIncreased sales of soda pop
• BLower prices
• CAvailability of microwaves
• DFood shortages

Where was a depiction of a domino tile included in 2008?

• AIn the flag of Nicaragua
• BIn the Chinese alphabet
• CIn Microsofts logo
• DIn Unicode

You should stir the rice while frying it until it becomes this.

• AWhite
• BGolden
• CSoft
• DTranslucent

In mediaeval England, what was an ale-connor?

• AA wooden ale mug
• BAn unscrupulous merchant who sold muddy water flavoured with hops
• CA beer-tester
• DAle seller

Which of these is used to color the traditional Spanish dish Arroz negro, or paella negra, black?

• ACephalopod ink
• BCoal powder
• CSoy sauce
• DFood dye

What part of the grape plant contains the lowest amount of antioxidants?

• ASeeds
• BPulp of the fruit
• CSkin of the fruit
• DLeaves

What is the average height a potato plant can reach?

• A40 centimeters
• B20 centimeters
• C80 centimeter
• D60 centimeters

This type of flat pasta, representing medallion or coin, stamped with various patterns originated in Liguria, Northern Italy during the Middle Ages. It was made by local peasants and used by aristocratic families as a display of wealth and status.

• Acroxetti
• Bfiorentine
• Ccorzetti
• Dfiori

Which of these dishes is a traditional Mexican dish, prepared out of a tortilla dipped in a sauce, containing peppers?

• AEnchilada
• BJambalaya
• CPolenta
• DBaccala

Brandy Separators are made with this coffee-flavored liqueur.

• AKahlua
• BCreme de Cacao
• CFrangelico
• DBaileys

Mix 1 ts powdered sugar and 2 ts water with some crushed ice into a glass. Then add 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey and some mint sprigs on top. You should leave it until the glass is frosted.

• AFroot Loop
• BMint Julep
• CMargarita
• DPina Colada

In the card game Magic: The Gathering, if your opponent casts Rend Flesh at your Hand of Honor, which spell could you use to save your creature?

• AOblivion Stone
• BStifle
• CGhostway
• DEbony Owl Netsuke.

What important vitamin does asparagus contain?

• AVitamin B9
• BVitamin D
• CVitamin K
• DVitamin PP

Bitter melon, or bitter gourd, has been traditionally used by Asians, Panamanians and Colombians in the prevention and treatment of this disease.

• ATuberculosis
• BRabies
• CMalaria
• DTetanus

Ploughmans Lunch is traditional for this country. It consists of cheese, a bit of pickle and pickled onion, and a slice of bread.

• AScotland
• BIreland
• CEngland
• DWales

When was Wonder Bread first marketed in the USA as pre-sliced bread?

• A1934
• B1926
• C1925
• D1930

Where did popcorn originate?

• AChicago
• BColumbia
• CNew York
• DMexico

What toy did Apollo 8 astronauts carry into space in 1968?

• ALincoln Logs
• BSilly Putty
• CYo-Yo
• DRubiks Cube