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Quiz about Traditional Newfoundland Nosh and Libations

Traditional Newfoundland Nosh and Libations Quiz

Newfoundland and Labrador have many famous and some not so famous dishes! Tantilizing to odd, do you know your Newfie food and drink?

A multiple-choice quiz by Sassy_Canuk. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sassy_Canuk

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,391

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
649

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is likely the best known food item in Newfoundland? Hint

beaver

salt cod

penguin

trout

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Question 2 of 10

2. Flipper pie is made with what main ingredient? Hint

custard

whale flippers

potatoes

seal flippers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the "figgy" part of Figgy Duff? Hint

the screech

the whiskey

the raisins

the figs

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is screech? Hint

owl stew

rum

cod lips

bakeapple jelly

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cod tongues and cheeks are considered a delicacy.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Also known as cloudberries, these are very versatile and can be made into pies, squares, cookies, jam, or eaten plain. What are they? Hint

bakeapples

red berries

blueberries

crabapples

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is a staple in many northern homes? Hint

wolf

penguin

caribou

goat

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Inuit of the far north of Labrador enjoy Maktaaq, smoked, dried caribou meat.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What would a traditional salt beef dinner consist of? Hint

salt beef, rice, salad, pumpernickel and butter

salt beef, potatoes, turnips, pease pudding and greens

salt beef, caribou, potatoes, carrots and brussels sprouts

salt beef, salt pork, yams, rye bread, screech and figgy duff

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Question 10 of 10

10. Not a question of food, exactly, but what does is it to "Kiss the cod"? Hint

what a fisherman does when he finds a good school of cod

it's an expression used when a meal of codfish turns out perfectly

a religious practice involving a mummer and a codfish

a Newfie tradition involving alcohol and a codfish

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is likely the best known food item in Newfoundland?

Answer: salt cod

Salt cod was the life blood of NFLD's economy for many years.

2. Flipper pie is made with what main ingredient?

Answer: seal flippers

Flipper pie is indeed, made with seal flippers! It is more of an occasional meal, but NFLD is famous for its flipper pies.

3. What is the "figgy" part of Figgy Duff?

Answer: the raisins

Raisins are the figgy part of Figgy duff. Figgy Duff is a kind of bread/bun that is a favorite with many Newfoundlanders.

4. What is screech?

Answer: rum

The legend goes that it is called screech because of a soldier who was stationed on the rock took a drink, which was so strong, he lost his breath. He let out a fierce screech when his breath returned to him. Apparently the stuff was 190 proof back then. Now it is 40% alcohol, and you can buy it everywhere in Canada.

5. Cod tongues and cheeks are considered a delicacy.

Answer: True

They really are! Cod tongues are fried, baked, or done in a soup. Cod cheeks have a slightly crunchy quality to them, and are often made into a soup, somewhat like clam chowder.

6. Also known as cloudberries, these are very versatile and can be made into pies, squares, cookies, jam, or eaten plain. What are they?

Answer: bakeapples

Bakeapples are a wonderful treat, and grow native in the swamps of Newfoundland and Labrador.

7. Which of these is a staple in many northern homes?

Answer: caribou

Caribou makes a mean stew, is delicious grilled, baked, and some people even eat it raw.

8. The Inuit of the far north of Labrador enjoy Maktaaq, smoked, dried caribou meat.

Answer: False

Maktaaq is actually the outer layer of skin from a norwhal or a beluga.It is eaten raw, and has a very high calorie count, so it is especially warming on a cold day!

9. What would a traditional salt beef dinner consist of?

Answer: salt beef, potatoes, turnips, pease pudding and greens

Salt beef comes in a bucket of brine. You soak it over night, have a boil up, and mmm mmm what a tasty dinner!

10. Not a question of food, exactly, but what does is it to "Kiss the cod"?

Answer: a Newfie tradition involving alcohol and a codfish

When you go into a bar in Newfoundland, you may be asked to "kiss the cod". You will then take a large swallow of screech, and actually kiss a codfish!

Source: Author Sassy_Canuk

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