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Porridge or Oatmeal Trivia Quiz

Help! My cousin is visiting from the USA and we are having some serious problems at meal times. A quiz featuring USA to UK culinary translations.

A multiple-choice quiz by Collybird. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Collybird

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,149

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
547

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Michael has had a long journey to the UK, before we hit the sack I make us a quick snack. As we tuck in he tells us how much he adores frosting.

Where would you be most likely to find frosting? Hint

A sandwich filling

As a condiment for fries

On top of a cupcake

On an ice cream cone

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Question 2 of 10

2. I'm awoken in the night by a noise downstairs. I find a jetlagged Michael enjoying a midnight snack of a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich.

How would we refer to 'jelly' in the UK? Hint

marmalade

mustard

mayonnaise

jam

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Question 3 of 10

3. After a long lie a refreshed Michael insists on rustling up some lunch. He has prepared what he refers to as 'Tuna Salad' as a sandwich filling, but it looks like plain old 'Tuna Mayo' to me! Michael tells me he has added some scallions for extra flavour?

What has he included? Hint

pickled onion

spring onion

red onion

white onion

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Question 4 of 10

4. I plan a delicious three course meal to celebrate Michael's first day in the UK. Michael insists on helping out and we prepare throw together some soup.

Michael asks me to pass him the cornstarch. What does he want? Hint

Mixed herbs

Baking powder

Cornflour

Salt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Just as I start to add seasoning to the soup Michael reminds me that he has an allergy to cilantro. What ingredient should I thus avoid as well since it comes from the same plant? Hint

Cayenne Pepper

Cinnamon

Cumin

Coriander

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Question 6 of 10

6. For breakfast on Day 2 Michael asks for a bacon sandwich. I think that sounds pretty easy, until he requests 'Irish Bacon'! What type of bacon does he want? Hint

Back bacon

Smoked bacon

Streaky bacon

Unsmoked bacon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Over breakfast Michael entertains us with tales of his award winning zucchini. What is a zucchini? Hint

A cucumber

A courgette

A dessert

A type of cheese

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Question 8 of 10

8. Michael insists on repaying my hospitality by cooking dinner. He decides to make moussaka and asks me to pick up some 'eggplant' on my way home from work. I am so confused! What does he want? Hint

A courgette

A box of eggs

An aubergine

A herb

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Question 9 of 10

9. Once home I find a very confused Michael struggling with my kitchen appliances. He asks me if I can show him how to turn on the broiler. What is Michael trying to do? Hint

Turn on the grill

Turn on the oven

Heat up a frying pan

Turn on the microwave

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Question 10 of 10

10. Over dinner Michael tells me his favourite dinner is Fried Chicken with Biscuits and Gravy. Sounds pretty weird to me!

How would one in the UK describe the US version of a 'biscuit'? Hint

A variety of mashed potato

A savoury scone

A baked treat

A waffle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael has had a long journey to the UK, before we hit the sack I make us a quick snack. As we tuck in he tells us how much he adores frosting. Where would you be most likely to find frosting?

Answer: On top of a cupcake

Frosting, known as icing in the UK, is a flavoured topping often used on cakes. It is largely made from sugar blended with water and various other ingredients to create a multitude of flavours.

2. I'm awoken in the night by a noise downstairs. I find a jetlagged Michael enjoying a midnight snack of a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. How would we refer to 'jelly' in the UK?

Answer: jam

Jelly in the UK is a gelatin-based dessert often fruit flavoured. The same product in the USA is generically referred to as brand name 'Jell-o'.

Answer: spring onion

Scallions, known as spring onions in the UK, are also referred to as green onions in the USA.

4. I plan a delicious three course meal to celebrate Michael's first day in the UK. Michael insists on helping out and we prepare throw together some soup. Michael asks me to pass him the cornstarch. What does he want?

Answer: Cornflour

Cornstarch/cornflour is typically used to thicken sauces and other liquids.

5. Just as I start to add seasoning to the soup Michael reminds me that he has an allergy to cilantro. What ingredient should I thus avoid as well since it comes from the same plant?

Answer: Coriander

Cilantro is often used to season salad, soups or sauces. It is also commonly used as a garnish.

6. For breakfast on Day 2 Michael asks for a bacon sandwich. I think that sounds pretty easy, until he requests 'Irish Bacon'! What type of bacon does he want?

Answer: Back bacon

The name 'back bacon' alludes to a cut of bacon which, unsurprisingly, comes from a pig's back! The cut includes one piece of pork loin and one of pork belly.

Back bacon is sometimes referred to as 'Canadian Bacon' in the USA.

7. Over breakfast Michael entertains us with tales of his award winning zucchini. What is a zucchini?

Answer: A courgette

A zucchini or courgette is a member of the squash family. A long green vegetable similar in appearance to a cucumber.

8. Michael insists on repaying my hospitality by cooking dinner. He decides to make moussaka and asks me to pick up some 'eggplant' on my way home from work. I am so confused! What does he want?

Answer: An aubergine

Eggplant/aubergine is a fruit, often confused as a vegetable.

9. Once home I find a very confused Michael struggling with my kitchen appliances. He asks me if I can show him how to turn on the broiler. What is Michael trying to do?

Answer: Turn on the grill

Broilers are known as grills in the UK. In the USA food cooked on a barbecue is also often referred to as 'broiled' or 'grilled'. Barbecue in the States generally refers to flavouring rather than a method of cooking.

10. Over dinner Michael tells me his favourite dinner is Fried Chicken with Biscuits and Gravy. Sounds pretty weird to me! How would one in the UK describe the US version of a 'biscuit'?

Answer: A savoury scone

At first glance a US 'biscuit' looks identical to a 'scone', in the reality the two foodstuffs are very different.

In the UK 'scones' are generally sweet and served with condiments such as jam and cream. Whilst in the USA 'biscuits' are savoury and served as a side dish with evening meals or eaten at breakfast, often with gravy.

Source: Author Collybird

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