Hobby Trivia Questions — page 23

Letterboxing is usually what type of hobby?

• AOutdoor
• BWriting
• CWater
• DIndoor

The Larb meat salad belongs to the cuisine of what Asian country?

• ACambodia
• BIndia
• CChina
• DLaos

The fish taco is generally cooked by what method?

• AFrying
• BBaking
• CBroiling
• DPoaching

If you want to remove graffiti from the wall of your house, you should do it within this period of time.

• A24-48 hours
• B6 hours
• C1 week
• D48-72 hours

The word broccoli comes from the Italian expression piccoli bracci. What does this mean?

• ALittle trees
• BLittle arms
• CGreen curls
• DGreen meat

The term roasting is often used interchangeably with this word.

• ABasting
• BBraising
• CBaking
• DBroiling

What do you call an Austrian dessert that is a sweet almond paste dipped in chocolate?

• AApfelstrudel
• BMarzipan
• CSachertorte
• DHeiße Schokolade

In which of these hairstyles the sides and back of the hair are kept short, while the front is kept long and combed forward?

• AHi-top fade
• BBangs
• CDevilock
• DDucktail

This is a betting game in which two cards are initially dealt. The player may ask for an additional card, hoping to reach the ideal score of nine.

• AFaro
• BBlack Jack
• CCasino
• DChemin de Fer

What type of alcoholic beverage is the popular South African drink Umqombothi?

• ARum
• BBeer
• CWine
• DBrandy

In what country is the popular tomato festival called La Tomatina celebrated annually?

• AEcuador
• BMexico
• CChile
• DSpain

What is the strongest opening bid in contract bridge according to Acol standards?

• A2 clubs
• B3 diamonds
• C2 No Trump
• D2 spades

Tzatziki is a typical dip of this country. It is made with yogurt, olive oil, cucumbers and onions.

• ARomania
• BTurkey
• CGreece
• DMontenegro

Which dress sizes are for those who are 5 1 tall, with an average bust but a shorter back?

• AJunior
• BMiss Petite
• CYoung Junior
• DJunior Petite

What country did the Goulash soup originally come from?

• AGermany
• BIndia
• CHungary
• DRussia

Coq Au Vin is a typical dish for this country, and it is prepared in all its regions, though with slight changes in recipe. It is a kind of chicken stew.

• ABelgium
• BFrance
• CSwitzerland
• DGermany

What is the correct term for the sharp protuberances growing out of the stem of the rose plant?

• ASpikes
• BThorns
• CPrickles
• DNibs

Onions will not prove beneficial for treating which of the following conditions?

• AOsteoporosis
• BBoils
• CStomach ulcer
• DCommon cold

Although there are Chinese, English, Polish, Spanish, Italian, and Turkish variations of this game, played on a board of black and red square spaces, its origins can be traced back to 1600 BC ancient Egypt.

• AChess
• BOthello
• CGo
• DCheckers

What kind of alcohol is traditionally used for the preparation of Piña Colada?

• ATequila
• BVodka
• CGin
• DRum

This highly aromatic perennial herb, native to southern Europe, is widely used in salads, meat and potato balls, and its flavor is similar to that of anise.

• AFennel
• BLicorice
• CGinger
• DHyssop

Age-related macular degeneration, cancer, heart diseases and neural-tube defects are all diseases which this green leafy vegetable will help you with, as a preventive measure. It is also a good source of iron.

• ASpinach
• BLettuce
• CLeeks
• DAsparagus

What is the most commonly used word for yogurt in India, as the word yogurt is unknown there?

• AKameishi
• BMajereshi
• CDahi
• DRakhi

This is the kind of rice you should use for your risotto.

• AChinese rice
• BBrown rice
• CLong grained rice
• DRound or semi-round rice

This is a mixture of red and white sparkling wine, that has a high sugar content.

• ABarique
• BClaret
• CBodega
• DCold Duck

Which of these words is not a term referring to sparkling wine?

• AAll of these refer to sparkling wine.
• Bcava
• Csekt
• Dspumante

This plant, whose name in Greek means rose tree, is widespread in the Sino-Himalayan region and is the national flower of Nepal.

• AGoldenrod
• BDatura
• CRhododendron
• DDaisy

The common name of the flower, Lilium lancifolium, is the name of a character in which childrens classic?

• AAnne of Green Gables
• BThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• CWinnie the Pooh
• DThe Adventures of Peter Pan

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a close relative of this other plant.

• AFoxglove
• BHemlock
• CBelladonna
• DTobacco

What is the main ingredient of the popular French dessert Teurgoule?

• AEggs
• BApples
• CPotatoes
• DRice

Which British designer, son of Vivienne Westwood, founded the underwear label Agent Provocateur?

• AJohn Rocha
• BJoseph Corre
• CChristopher Bailey
• DAlexander McQueen

According to the official Monopoly rules what happens if the bank runs out of money during the course of the game?

• AThe game continues but players cannot get money from the bank anymore
• BThe game ends
• CNoone wins
• DThe game continues - additional money can be added

This is what most graffiti artists prefer to be called.

• AArtists
• BSprayers
• CPainters
• DWriters

Which of these is not the equivalent of what Americans often call head cheese?

• ASylta
• BBrabant
• CKumiss
• DBrawn

What was the name that Aztecs and Mayas gave to the drink they produced from cocoa beans?

• ACarraque
• BGianduja
• CXocoatl
• DTheobroma

This is what Barbie Doll is made of.

• APolyvinyl Chloride
• BPolyester
• CRubber
• DNylon

What is the best evidence of a properly brewed espresso shot?

• Aits crema
• Bits aroma
• Cits clarity
• Dits color

What does the name of the Maitake mushroom mean?

• ABorn from the rain
• BDancing mushroom
• CMother of earth
• DLover of he dawn

Oyster mushrooms are used to treat what medical condition?

• AViral infections
• BHigh cholesterol levels
• CMeasles
• DLiver disease

Which of this is the general name for the type of pasta shaped as swirls?

• Afusilli
• Bspaghetti
• Cmacaroni
• Dlasagne

Does white chocolate contain cocoa solids?

• ANo
• BYes

This is a traditional Scottish dish, boiled in a sheep's stomach. Some of the main ingredients are sheep's pluck, onion, salt and spices.

• AHot Pot
• BHaggis
• CRatatouille
• DMarmite

Which of these descriptions best describes the Scottish product Irn -Bru?

• AAn orange colored soft drink that contains ammonium ferric citrate and quinnine
• BA type of dessert that is made from an orange marmalade/barley mixture
• CA lamb dish that contains raisins, barley, hops, and cherries
• DA very strong breakfast tea that is brewed from tea leaves, barley, and seaweed

What type of drink is the traditional Thai drink Kokkoh?

• AFermented coconut milk
• BLemonade
• CRice milk
• DRice wine

In contract bridge, Jacoby transfers are a convention used by a responder following what kind of opening bid?

• A3 spades
• B2 clubs
• CTrump opening bid
• DAny opening bid

This is the reason why vegetarian diet is good for humans.

• AFruits and vegetables remain in the intestines longer
• BAnatomically, humans resemble herbivores
• CMeat is slightly toxic
• DHumans were herbivores at the beginning of their existence

What type of jam is used for the preparation of the traditional South African dessert Malva Pudding?

• AStrawberry jam
• BBlueberry jam
• CApricot jam
• DRaspberry jam

This undergarment was originally introduced in 1968 by Gossard, with the byline "makes 34 look 36, makes 36 look pow…".

• AWonderbra
• BLingerie
• CCamisole
• DBriefs

What material is used for the making of the traditional hat from Ecuador called Panama hat?

• ASilk
• BStraw
• CWool
• DAnimal skin

Chicks on a raft with blowout patches refers to what?

• AScrambled eggs and sausage
• BEggs on toast with pancakes
• CFried chicken and mashed potatoes
• DWestern omelet with french toast