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Man Eating Bugs! Trivia Quiz

This is not what you think! It isn't a quiz about B-movie monsters who suck your innards and regurgitate you for their youngsters to feed on. It's really about man .. eating ... bugs!!!!

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

Author
bagendbo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,492

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
9166

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. There are an increasing number of people out there who believe it is more beneficial, and more nutritious, to feast on insects. Do you know what they are called? Hint

Entomophagists

Lepidopterists

Arthropodists

Insectaphiles

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Question 2 of 10

2. Do you realise that 100 grams of cricket contains ...? Hint

370 calories and 4 grams of protein

140 calories and 10 grams of protein

210 calories and 7 grams of protein

121 calories and 12.9 grams of protein

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Question 3 of 10

3. Weaver ants are commonly eaten in ... Hint

America

Russia

Asia

Australia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the main moral argument for eating insects as opposed to livestock? Hint

It's easier to chase a spider round a field than a cow

Mammals have complex brains, emotions and responses... insects don't

Humans and insects don't share the same characteristics .. most of the time!

Insects are wild and taste better... livestock is domesticated and bland

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do deep-fried maguey worms taste like, according to one entomopaghy veteran? (Not me!) Hint

Spicy tortillas

Soggy mushrooms in batter

Crisp onion rings

Salty french fries

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Question 6 of 10

6. You shouldn't attempt to eat insects if you are already allergic to what? Hint

Nickel

Peanuts

Shellfish

Penicillin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who, in the bible, has set a precedent for eating locusts? Hint

Herod

Jesus

John the Baptist

Noah

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Question 8 of 10

8. How do the Chinese silkworm harvesters prefer their silkworms? Hint

Sweetened

Boiled

Fried

Pickled

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Question 9 of 10

9. When you've caught a 'bug' (viral one!) then it is possible that some insect-filled dishes may help you to recover. But what is supposed to help with virility? Hint

House Spider

Black Widow spider

Tarantula spider

Funnel Web spider

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Question 10 of 10

10. What sweet ingredient is commonly used to make mealworms, crickets, and ants more attractive to confectioners interested in broadening their market appeal? Hint

Chocolate

Toffee

Fudge

Marshmallow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There are an increasing number of people out there who believe it is more beneficial, and more nutritious, to feast on insects. Do you know what they are called?

Answer: Entomophagists

It's absolutely true! I was thinking about my daughter's nauseous collection of plastic insects, which she stores in a sweetie jar, when I decided to do some research. The funny thing is, as you'll find out - there's a quite an argument for trying this new cuisine!

2. Do you realise that 100 grams of cricket contains ...?

Answer: 121 calories and 12.9 grams of protein

If you compare 100 grams of cricket with 100 grams of beef, chicken or lamb ... you'd probably ingest less fat and equally the same amount of protein! Buy yourself a fishing net and 'hop' off to grab a few!

3. Weaver ants are commonly eaten in ...

Answer: Asia

In southeast Asia, there is not the same predominantly 'western' revulsion toward eating bugs. Weaver ant eggs are widely used in soups and salad in Thailand ... try adding a few to your vegetable broth!

4. What is the main moral argument for eating insects as opposed to livestock?

Answer: Mammals have complex brains, emotions and responses... insects don't

When you really think about it, our squeamish reaction to eating insects is nonsensical. If I had to watch what goes on in a slaughter house and then sit and eat a lamb chop, I'd probably prefer to gulp down the multitude of flies that invade my home every summer!

5. What do deep-fried maguey worms taste like, according to one entomopaghy veteran? (Not me!)

Answer: Crisp onion rings

When I read this I felt very odd .. mostly because it was before lunch and I like onion rings! I was a bit concerned that my local cafe proprietor had already discovered the maguey worm!

6. You shouldn't attempt to eat insects if you are already allergic to what?

Answer: Shellfish

Insects and many shellfish belong to the same phylum - arthropoda. If you are able to eat insects though, don't eat them raw ... and that goes for mammal meat too!

7. Who, in the bible, has set a precedent for eating locusts?

Answer: John the Baptist

Mark 1:6 ... "Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey."
One example of an early entomophagist ... so there's no objection on religious grounds then!

8. How do the Chinese silkworm harvesters prefer their silkworms?

Answer: Fried

After the silk is harvested, so are the silkworms ... resourceful!
Simply fry the silkworms in butter or lard, add the yolk of an egg and season with salt and pepper. (From "Phytologia" by Erasmus Darwin)

9. When you've caught a 'bug' (viral one!) then it is possible that some insect-filled dishes may help you to recover. But what is supposed to help with virility?

Answer: Tarantula spider

Yes, it's true! Why not share a nice romantic tarantula stir-fry with your truly beloved, washed down with a little ant brandy - which aids digestion!

10. What sweet ingredient is commonly used to make mealworms, crickets, and ants more attractive to confectioners interested in broadening their market appeal?

Answer: Chocolate

There are quite a few chocolate-based recipes containing insects. For instance, chocolate chip mealworm cookies and chocolate covered crickets are common recipes in entomophagy cookbooks. And remember, there are people out there who eat kangaroo, ostrich, monkey and dog... so personally, I would sooner have the bug eaters to dinner!

Source: Author bagendbo

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