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Quiz about Everything Stops for Tea
Quiz about Everything Stops for Tea

Everything Stops for Tea Trivia Quiz


Light meals, tea and coffee breaks, and other informal ways for people to get together are common to many cultures. Let's explore some of these interesting traditions!

A multiple-choice quiz by LadyNym. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
LadyNym
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
378,338
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
600
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 124 (8/10), Lloydy1233 (7/10), Guest 86 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Most people tend to associate tea time with a mid-afternoon break. However, what do people in some parts of the UK refer to when they mention "tea"?

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Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name given in Spanish-speaking countries to a light meal taken at mid-morning or mid-afternoon? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The "chai wallah" is a very important institution in Indian culture. What is meant by this expression? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which European country would you find a social institution called "fika" - involving coffee or other non-alcoholic beverages, pastries and sandwiches? (Think hard-to-assemble furniture!)

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Question 5 of 10
5. Many people in Western countries are familiar with "dim sum", which is the collective name for the foods served with tea in the traditional light meal called "yum cha". Which province of China does this tradition hail from? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What US state can claim to have officially introduced the coffee break as a routine during the working day? (Think cheese!) Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the UK, strong milky tea served in a mug is traditionally associated with what trade? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where in the world would you be able to enjoy a break called "smoko"?
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Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name given in French to the traditional drink served before dinner, and accompanied by olives, nuts and other snacks? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The coffee ceremony is a very important aspect of the culture of this ancient, landlocked country, which is one of the world's major coffee producers, and where the cultivation of coffee is said to have originated around the 9th century AD. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Most people tend to associate tea time with a mid-afternoon break. However, what do people in some parts of the UK refer to when they mention "tea"?

Answer: Evening meal

This is a rather sensitive topic, as the way people call meals in the UK is not only an indicator of geographical origin, but also of social class. In the early 20th century, while the upper classes had afternoon tea (accompanied by sandwiches and pastries) at 4 p.m., at that time the working classes came home from work, and needed a more substantial meal. By association, this meal also came to be called "tea". Especially in northern England and Scotland, tea tends to be eaten early in the evening (generally between 5 and 7), while dinner is generally eaten later.
2. What is the name given in Spanish-speaking countries to a light meal taken at mid-morning or mid-afternoon?

Answer: Merienda

"Merienda" is an important tradition in Spanish-speaking countries, and similar light meals are enjoyed in European countries such as Italy (where it is called "merenda") Portugal ("lanche") and France ("goûter"). Such a meal, usually including baked goods, fruit and hot or cold beverages, is supposed to fill the gap between breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner.

The other three choices are all Spanish words: "mariposa" means "butterfly"; "maracas" are hand-shaken percussion instruments; "margarita" (meaning "daisy") is also a woman's name and the name of a popular, tequila-based cocktail.
3. The "chai wallah" is a very important institution in Indian culture. What is meant by this expression?

Answer: A person who makes and/or sells tea

The word "wallah" in Hindi means someone who makes or sells something. Therefore, a "chai wallah" (also spelled "chaiwala") is a person who brews tea, and sells it in public places such as markets, railway stations and offices. Indian chai is rather different from the beverage we drink in the West (often made from a concentrate or powder), and is always brewed fresh with black tea leaves and a mixture of spices that always reflects the personal preference of the "chai wallah".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a "chai wallah" in his youth, helping his father to serve tea to customers outside the railway station in their home town of Vadnagar (Gujarat).
4. In which European country would you find a social institution called "fika" - involving coffee or other non-alcoholic beverages, pastries and sandwiches? (Think hard-to-assemble furniture!)

Answer: Sweden

The word "fika" is an example of 19th-century back slang, in which the syllables of the word "kaffi" (an earlier version of "kaffe") are reversed. "Fika" has become an essential part of modern Swedish society, to be shared with colleagues at work as well as with friends and family. Similar customs exist in other northern European countries, where official meetings, as well as informal get-togethers, are always accompanied by coffee, tea and baked goods.
5. Many people in Western countries are familiar with "dim sum", which is the collective name for the foods served with tea in the traditional light meal called "yum cha". Which province of China does this tradition hail from?

Answer: Guangdong (Canton)

"Yum cha" means "drink tea" in Cantonese, and the term refers to the morning tea as traditionally served in the tea houses of Guangzhou. In Hong Kong, however, it is also served in the afternoon because of the British influence. Indeed, like English-style afternoon tea, "yum cha" focuses on the food as much as the beverage. Typically, "yum cha" foods tend to be steamed, as people prefer to avoid deep-fried foods in the morning. Like Western-style brunch (to which it is often compared), "yum cha" is an occasion for families or friends to get together.
6. What US state can claim to have officially introduced the coffee break as a routine during the working day? (Think cheese!)

Answer: Wisconsin

The coffee break originated in Stoughton, Wisconsin (about 15 miles south of Madison, the state capital) in the late 19th century. Many Norwegian immigrants settled in Stoughton between 1865 and the early 1900s, finding work at the local wagon factory.

Their wives agreed to work in the tobacco warehouses, which were left short-staffed, as long as they were allowed to have a break in the morning and one in the afternoon to go home, tend to their chores, and also drink a cup of coffee. The city, which keeps strong ties to its Norwegian heritage, celebrates this event every summer with the Stoughton Coffee Break Festival.
7. In the UK, strong milky tea served in a mug is traditionally associated with what trade?

Answer: Builders

"Builders' tea" (also known as workman's tea) is a uniquely British institution. It is strong and dark in colour (as it is brewed for longer than usual), and served in a mug with plenty of sugar and milk. Its name comes from the tea traditionally drunk by construction workers during their breaks.
8. Where in the world would you be able to enjoy a break called "smoko"?

Answer: Australia and New Zealand

As the name implies, "smoko" (also spelled "smoke-o" or "smoke-oh") was originally meant as a short cigarette break taken during work. In modern times, with smoking being frowned upon in most public places, the term has become synonymous with taking a break from work, often accompanied by tea, coffee, or even a light meal (as in the case of Australian sheep-shearers).
9. What is the name given in French to the traditional drink served before dinner, and accompanied by olives, nuts and other snacks?

Answer: apéritif

Before-dinner apéritif is very popular in countries such as France (where it is often shortened in apéro), Italy (aperitivo) and Spain (tapas). The name comes from the Latin "aperire" , meaning "to open". While some sort of finger food is always included in a typical apéritif, it is generally not as substantial as in the American-style "happy hour" - which has also become widespread in many large European cities. It is common for people to meet for an apéritif after work, and apéritifs are often served at social events, such as the opening of an art exhibition.

The other three words are completely unrelated to the topic of this quiz, though they share the first two letters with "apéritif".
10. The coffee ceremony is a very important aspect of the culture of this ancient, landlocked country, which is one of the world's major coffee producers, and where the cultivation of coffee is said to have originated around the 9th century AD.

Answer: Ethiopia

Though the circumstances in which the "Coffea arabica" plant was first domesticated are still obscure and shrouded in legend, the plant in question came to Egypt and Yemen - and later to the rest of the world - from the highlands of Ethiopia. In most of Ethiopia, the coffee ceremony is performed three times a day (morning, noon and evening), and is mandatory in the presence of a guest. It is an event to be savoured without hurry, as it can take a few hours - starting from the roasting of the beans on a charcoal stove - and is often accompanied by the burning of incense. It is considered rude for a guest to leave before having consumed at least three cups of coffee, as the third round bestows a blessing ("baraka").

Though all the other countries are associated with coffee, none of them are landlocked. Ethiopia lost its coastline on the Red Sea when Eritrea became independent in 1993.
Source: Author LadyNym

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