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Southern Food & Culture Trivia Quiz

I have lived in the South all of my life and have grown up on Southern cuisine. How much do you know about Southern food?

A multiple-choice quiz by tsbellamy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tsbellamy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,096

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
2292

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (0/15), Guest 35 (11/15), Guest 216 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What do gizzards, chitlins, and tripe have in common? Hint

Fruits

Vegetables

Organ meats

Cooking methods

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Question 2 of 15

2. What state is commonly associated with the term "Sandlapper"? Hint

North Carolina

Tennessee

Georgia

South Carolina

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of these is not commonly added to grits? Hint

Pineapple

Water

Shrimp

Milk

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the North many people pour maple syrup on their pancakes. What kind of syrup do Southerners sometimes pour on their pancakes? Hint

Sugar cane syrup

Boysenberry syrup

Corn syrup

Chocolate syrup

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is not commonly found in Frogmore Stew? Hint

Potatoes

Crabs/Crab legs

Frog legs

Sausage

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Question 6 of 15

6. Chicken Bog is also referred to as Perlou.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. This Southern food was also the title of a popular movie starring Kathy Bates. What was it? Hint

Fried Green Tomatoes

Soul Food

Fried Green Okra

Jambalaya

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Question 8 of 15

8. Squirrel brains are not commonly enjoyed in the South.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. What seasons are commonly associated with pig pickins? Hint

Winter and Spring

Fall and Winter

Spring and Summer

Spring and Fall

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Question 10 of 15

10. Ham, cornbread, collards, and black-eyed peas are a traditional Easter meal in the South.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which dessert is not commonly associated with the South? Hint

Sweet potato pie

Banana pudding

Pumpkin pie

Peach cobbler

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Question 12 of 15

12. You have heard of Southerners frequently snacking on Moon Pies and washing them down with RC Colas. What is another popular snack in the South? Hint

Peanunt butter and banana sandwich

Banana splits

Twinkies

Roasted peanuts in a cola

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the official state beverage for South Carolina and Louisiana? Hint

Moonshine

Bourbon

Milk

RC Cola

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Question 14 of 15

14. What Southern university is associated with blue cheese? Hint

Auburn University

Clemson University

Georgia State

University of Alabama

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Question 15 of 15

15. What Southern state produces all types of North American whiskey except for two types? Hint

Georgia

North Carolina

Tennessee

Kentucky

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do gizzards, chitlins, and tripe have in common?

Answer: Organ meats

Gizzards are part of a chicken's digestive tract, chitlins are pig intestines, and tripe is cow's stomach.

2. What state is commonly associated with the term "Sandlapper"?

Answer: South Carolina

The term Sandlapper comes from poor settlers in the South who would eat clay and dirt when they didn't have any other means for food. This is also seen in some pregnant women, in which case it is called pica. Of course in pregnancy it is a sign of an iron deficiency rather than poverty.

3. Which of these is not commonly added to grits?

Answer: Pineapple

Eggs, bacon, sausage, and other breakfast items can be added to grits to enhance their flavor. My grandfather preferred grits prepared with milk instead of water but most people do prefer the water preparation. You can find shrimp 'n' grits on many a Southern restaurant menu.

4. In the North many people pour maple syrup on their pancakes. What kind of syrup do Southerners sometimes pour on their pancakes?

Answer: Sugar cane syrup

This syrup also goes well with fried fish.

5. What is not commonly found in Frogmore Stew?

Answer: Frog legs

Frogmore stew is also known as "Lowcountry Stew" or "Beaufort Boil". It can contain crabs/crab legs, corn, sausage, shrimp, potatoes, and seafood seasoning.

6. Chicken Bog is also referred to as Perlou.

Answer: true

This dish contains chicken, rice, and sausage. Some people also add bacon.

7. This Southern food was also the title of a popular movie starring Kathy Bates. What was it?

Answer: Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are not very complicated. Green tomatoes are just red tomatoes that haven't quite ripened. You cut them up, batter them, and fry them. That's it.

8. Squirrel brains are not commonly enjoyed in the South.

Answer: True

More common in the Appalachian areas, squirrel brains are a common dish. Squirrel brains are thought to carry a disease similar to mad cow disease.

9. What seasons are commonly associated with pig pickins?

Answer: Fall and Winter

A pig pickin is basically a barbecue. A whole pig is barbecued and basically everyone picks meat off of the pig (hence the term "pig pickin"). Pig Pickins are commonly associated with football season and holidays such as Christmas.

10. Ham, cornbread, collards, and black-eyed peas are a traditional Easter meal in the South.

Answer: True

In addition, this meal is commonly served on New Year's Day. Ham is commonly served on Easter. Each item in the meal is supposed to bring good fortune in the new year. For instance, the collards represent wealth and the black-eyed peas represent good luck.

11. Which dessert is not commonly associated with the South?

Answer: Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin pie is eaten in the South but the others are more commonly associated with it. The only time my family ever sees Pumpkin pie is at Thanksgiving. Sweet potato pie seems to be more popular even when Pumpkin pie is offered too.

12. You have heard of Southerners frequently snacking on Moon Pies and washing them down with RC Colas. What is another popular snack in the South?

Answer: Roasted peanuts in a cola

I have seen quite a few people eat/drink this. First, you pour a small bag of roasted, shelled peanuts into a cold Pepsi. Then after you finish drinking the Pepsi you eat the peanuts. It doesn't sound very appetizing but it obviously is.

13. What is the official state beverage for South Carolina and Louisiana?

Answer: Milk

Milk was adopted as Louisiana's state beverage in 1983 and South Carolina's in 1984.

14. What Southern university is associated with blue cheese?

Answer: Clemson University

Clemson University began producing blue cheese in 1941.

15. What Southern state produces all types of North American whiskey except for two types?

Answer: Kentucky

The only two types that are not produced in Kentucky are Tennessee and Canadian.

Source: Author tsbellamy

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