Hobby Trivia Questions — page 3

The carbonated beverage Fanta is a product of which company?

• ACoca-Cola Bottling Co.
• BIndependently owned and operated
• CPepsi
• DRoyal Crown (RC)

Which popular substance, derived from orchids, is widely used in the making of desserts.

• ALovage
• BOregano
• CVanilla
• DNigella

According to the Chinese Zodiac, what is the last year in the twelve-year cycle?

• Athe year of the ox
• Bthe year of the snake
• Cthe year of the boar
• Dthe year of the tiger

Which of the following is not a Magic: The Gathering game format?

• ATwo Headed Giant
• BEmporer
• CFree For All
• DOne Eyed Cyclops

Sangria is consumed all year round in this country. It is made of wine mixed with fruit and spices.

• AEcuador
• BMalta
• CSpain
• DArgentina

Where did the modern-day restaurant come from?

• AEngland
• BFrance
• CItaly
• DGermany

The fruit of most olive species contain phenolic compounds and oleuropein which make the fruit too bitter. However, the fruit of this olive cultivar can be eaten fresh.

• AManzanilla
• BBosana
• CThassos Olive
• DArbequina

What is the usual color of the flowers of the peach tree?

• APink
• BWhite
• CYellow
• DBlue

In what shape is the Spanish dessert Tortell traditionally prepared?

• AStar shape
• BHeart shape
• CFish shape
• DO-shape

This country has the most full sized breweries:

• AThe USA
• BGermany
• CBelgium
• DThe UK

Tomato juice is the official beverage of this state in the USA.

• AColorado
• BTexas
• COhio
• DCalifornia

What was canvas originally made from?

• AHemp
• BWool
• CFlax
• DCotton

The American Philatelic Society is the U.S. organization of the fans of one of the worlds most popular hobbies. Which is it?

• AStamp collecting
• BCoin collecting
• CKnitting
• DMatchbox collecting

This vegetable comes from the Andes in Peru and Bolivia, where people have known it for 2400 years. It became popular in Europe in 1780, when it first appeared in Ireland.

• APotato
• BCabbage
• CPeas
• DBeans

What is diner-speak for an order of hash?

• AGravel train
• BCustomer will take a chance
• CPittsburgh
• DBurn the British

Which U.S. state has the huckleberry for its state fruit?

• AKentucky
• BIowa
• CIdaho
• DMississippi

Peach trees bloom in beautiful aromatic flowers in this season.

• AEarly fall
• BLate summer
• CEarly spring
• DEarly summer

What is the literal meaning of the Japanese word hime which refers to a popular cut?

• ATail
• BPrincess
• CFlower
• DDragon

This skirt-like undergarment was worn for warmth or to give a skirt or dress the desired fashionable shape.

• APanty hose
• BCamisole
• CBustle
• DPetticoat

In 1953, several European countries ratified this convention to protect some sorts of cheese from conterfeiting.

• AThe Stresa Convention
• BThe Swiss Convention
• CThe Milan Convention
• DThe Geneva Convention

Ajiaco is a popular soup that originated in this Latin American country.

• AArgentina
• BVenezuela
• CColombia
• DBrazil

This is a variety of ring-shaped pasta, typically stuffed with a mix of meat and usually served in broth, with cream, or sometimes with a ragù. It originated in the Italian region of Emilia.

• Acannelloni
• Bgnocchi
• Cravioli
• Dtortellini

What US President was a peanut farmer from the south?

• AAbe Lincoln
• BJohn Quincy Adams
• CGeorge W Bush
• DJimmy Carter

Besides flour and milk, what is the third essential ingredient of the batter for pancakes in the UK?

• AJam
• BLemon
• CSugar
• DEggs

What type of rice is used for the preparation of the traditional Vietnamese dish Com tam?

• ABroken rice
• BBrown rice
• CLong rice
• DCoarsely ground rice

In what time of the day is the traditional Chinese meal called You tiao usually eaten?

• AEvening
• BAfternoon
• CLunch
• DMorning

The cashew nutshell liquid, a by-product of cashew processing, contains anacardic acids, which are beneficial for the treatment of this medical problem.

• ARashes
• BTooth abscesses
• CVaricose veins
• DHair loss

In India, they consider this body fluid a sedative, especially if it comes from an animal like the ox. Some people who study yoga will use the human form of it.

• ASaliva
• BSweat
• CBlood
• DUrine

The term Espresso refers to which of these facts?

• AThe coffee should be served and drunk quickly.
• BHot water is pressed through finely ground coffee.
• CIt could be any or all of these.
• DThe coffee is brewed quickly.

What type of meat is used in the preparation of the Indian dish called Bombay duck?

• ABeef
• BChicken
• CPork
• DFish

What chemical is used to trigger the ripening of tomatoes that have been picked unripe?

• AGlucose
• BEthylene
• CVitamin A
• DLycopene

This game, which requires complexity of strategy and a great deal of concentration, was initially created by ancient Chinese warlords and generals more than 2000 years ago to map out possible attacking positions.

• AChess
• BOthello
• CGo
• DHex

This veggie comes from Mexico. It was later spread all over North America and from there, setters took it to Europe. Nowadays besides food, it is used in the manufacture of oils, paints, soaps, syrups, starches, and even for fuel.

• APeanut
• BPeas
• CRice
• DCorn

You should begin the preparation of your meal by mincing a small onion and mixing it with herbs. Then you should saute them in olive oil or this.

• AUnsalted lard
• BUnsalted palm oil
• CUnsalted sunflower oil
• DUnsalted butter

What is the literal meaning of the Latin phrase per fumum from which the modern word perfume originated?

• AUnder a veil
• BInside a haze
• CThrough smoke
• DThrough fire

This leading American brand of denim jeans, introduced in the mid-1940s, was originally developed for rodeo use.

• AWrangler
• BLevis
• CGap
• DArmani

What plastic toy, invented by George Lerner in 1949, has the distinction of being the first toy advertised on television?

• AMr. Potato Head
• BMrs. Potato Head
• CRaggedy Ann Doll
• DBarbie

The cycle FIRE - EARTH - METAL - WATER - WOOD - FIRE is known as this.

• ACycle of neutralization
• BCycle of production
• CCycle of reduction
• DCycle of destruction

In which country was coffee first roasted and brewed?

• AEthiopia
• BBrasil
• CZimbabwe
• DIndonesia

In which of these hobbies is the hacky sack used?

• ATourism
• BHiking
• CCircle kicking
• DNetwork security hacking

This is the age difference between Barbie and her boyfriend Ken.

• A2 years
• B1 year
• C3 years
• D4 years

This type of macaroni is formed in a spiral tube shape an typically has lines on the outside surface.

• Acavatappi
• Blumache
• Ccavatelli
• Dlumaconi

This well known plant derives its scientific name from Atropos, one of the Fates in Greek mythology, who held the shears to cut the thread of human life. The plant grows shiny black berries that are sweet to the taste but very toxic.

• ADamiana
• BVervaine
• CDeadly Nightshade
• DCatarrh Root

In Monopoly, one of the best-selling commercial board games in the world named after the well-know economic term, the course of the game is determined mainly by which two of these factors?

• ADecision-making and strategy
• BSkill and concentration
• CChance and decision-making
• DLogic and chance

Which of these is a traditional Japanese breakfast dish?

• ANo Ko Bashi
• BNatto
• CKapi
• DKimchee

Which of these cooking methods does not involve hot oil or fat?

• ABoiling
• BSauteing
• CPan Frying
• DStir Frying

In the standard Monopoly game set, what is the number of the Chance cards?

• A15
• B20
• C17
• D16

BVD is a brand of mens underwear, commonly referred to as BVDs. What does BVD stand for?

• ABradley, Voorhees and Day
• BBasic Value Dressing
• CBlack, Victor and Dorn
• DBig Value Designer

This member of the cabbage family was admitted to European and American cuisine at the beginning of the 20th century. However, it was very common in the Roman Empire and was first cultivated on the territory of present-day Turkey.

• ACabbage
• BPeas
• CGreen beans
• DBroccoli

What is the name of a traditional German wheat beer glass?

• AWeizenstarkbier glass
• BWeizenbier glass
• CHeifeweizenbier glass
• DWitbier glass