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This is a variety of ring-shaped pasta, typically stuffed with a mix of meat and usually served in broth, with cream, or sometimes with a ragù. It originated in the Italian region of Emilia.
[ "cannelloni", "tortellini", "ravioli", "gnocchi" ]
tortellini
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These are rectangular pasta sheets rolled with a savory stuffing and then covered with a sauce.
[ "manicotti", "pantalone", "pipe", "cannelloni" ]
cannelloni
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This type of flat pasta, representing medallion or coin, stamped with various patterns originated in Liguria, Northern Italy during the Middle Ages. It was made by local peasants and used by aristocratic families as a display of wealth and status.
[ "corzetti", "croxetti", "fiori", "fiorentine" ]
croxetti
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Which of these is not a corkscrew-shaped pasta?
[ "cavatappi", "farfalle", "rotini", "fusilli" ]
farfalle
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This type of macaroni is formed in a spiral tube shape an typically has lines on the outside surface.
[ "lumache", "lumaconi", "cavatelli", "cavatappi" ]
cavatappi
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The name of this thick noodle made of egg and flour means little ribbon in Italian. It is very popular in Rome and is similar to what is called tagliatelle elsewhere in Italy.
[ "farfallone", "fiorentine", "fettuccine", "orecchiette" ]
fettuccine
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Which of this is the general name for the type of pasta shaped as swirls?
[ "macaroni", "lasagne", "fusilli", "spaghetti" ]
fusilli
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What continent did tomatoes originate from?
[ "South America", "Asia", "North America", "Europe" ]
South America
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What country was the largest producer of tomatoes in the world in 2008?
[ "India", "United States", "Turkey", "China" ]
China
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Most tomato cultivars produce fruit that is red when ripe, but some produce unusual colors such as this one.
[ "Black", "All of these", "Striped", "Multicolored" ]
All of these
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What chemical is used to trigger the ripening of tomatoes that have been picked unripe?
[ "Vitamin A", "Lycopene", "Glucose", "Ethylene" ]
Ethylene
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In 1994 Calgene introduced this genetically modified tomato cultivar which could be vine ripened without shortening the shelf life of the tomatoes.
[ "Ruby Ruth", "Oxheart", "FlavrSavr", "The Hardy Jerry" ]
FlavrSavr
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According to some studies, lycopene, which is found in tomatoes, prevents this disease.
[ "Diabetes", "Thrombosis", "Cancer", "Heart attack" ]
Cancer
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Tomato juice is the official beverage of this state in the USA.
[ "Colorado", "Ohio", "Texas", "California" ]
Ohio
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In what country is the popular tomato festival called La Tomatina celebrated annually?
[ "Chile", "Mexico", "Ecuador", "Spain" ]
Spain
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Tomatoes can be refrigerated and they will continue to ripen after they reach room temperature.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
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What part of the tomato plant does not contain Solanine, a poison toxic to humans and animals?
[ "All of these", "Leaves", "Unripe fruit", "Ripe fruit" ]
Ripe fruit
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What are the only insects that are allowed to be consumed according to Jewish dietary laws?
[ "Crickets", "Cockroaches", "Locusts", "Ants" ]
Locusts
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It is considered that the consumption of these animals transmitted a predecessor of HIV to humans.
[ "Primates", "Birds of prey", "Rats", "Wild animals" ]
Primates
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Members of the Special Air Service of the British Army are forbidden to eat only this type of meat.
[ "Eagle", "Rat", "Snake", "Pigeon" ]
Rat
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, the year of the cat occurred in 2000.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
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According to a legend, when Confucius died, twelve animals rushed to his bedside. The order of the Chinese Horoscope is the order in which they arrived. What was the first animal to arrive at Confucius bedside?
[ "the horse", "the rat", "the dragon", "the tiger" ]
the rat
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If you were born in 1978, 1990 or 2002, what would your lunar sign be?
[ "snake", "sheep", "rat", "horse" ]
horse
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If you were born in 1980, 1992 or 2004, what would your lunar sign be?
[ "ox", "dog", "ram", "monkey" ]
monkey
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According to legend, what year is the luckiest year to be born in?
[ "the year of the rooster", "the year of the boar", "the year of the dragon", "the year of the dog" ]
the year of the dragon
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According to Chinese astrology, why is it considered to be a poor match, if your partner is six years older or younger than you?
[ "None of these", "The signs are not a part of a perfect triangle creating balance.", "The signs are directly opposite each other.", "The years you were born in are represented by the same animal." ]
The signs are directly opposite each other.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, what is the last year in the twelve-year cycle?
[ "the year of the boar", "the year of the ox", "the year of the snake", "the year of the tiger" ]
the year of the boar
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If you were born in 1981, 1993 or 2005, what would your lunar sign be?
[ "rooster", "rabbit", "monkey", "dragon" ]
rooster
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If you were born in 1982, 1994 or 2006, what would your lunar sign be?
[ "dog", "rabbit", "snake", "ram" ]
dog
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If you were born in the year 1976, 1988 or 2000, what would your lunar sign be?
[ "horse", "snake", "rabbit", "dragon" ]
dragon
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If you were born in 1972, with the current year being 2008, the next time your year in the Chinese Zodiac will come around, is 2020.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
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What two positive adjectives best describe the snake, the 6th animal in the Chinese Zodiac?
[ "frugal, passionate", "wise, graceful", "determined, vigorous", "sly, powerful" ]
wise, graceful
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Malt, one of the main ingredients of beer, undergoes a process in which the grain kernels are crushed and later the smaller pieces are separated from the husk. What is the name of the resulting product?
[ "zymurgy", "vermiculite", "grist", "wort" ]
grist
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This kind of beer, produced from wild yeast through a process called spontaneous fermentation, has a distinctive, cidery flavour with slightly sour aftertaste.
[ "cantillon beer", "boon beer", "lambic beer", "chapeau beer" ]
lambic beer
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In 1953, this New Zealander developed the technique of continuous fermentation, which is applied in the production of the famous beer brand Guinness.
[ "Charlie Mopps", "Morton W. Coutts", "James Death", "Daniel Wheeler" ]
Morton W. Coutts
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This term refers to a kind of unfiltered beer, conditioned and served from the cask without additional pressure.
[ "cask draught beer", "cask lager beer", "cask rye beer", "cask ale beer" ]
cask ale beer
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This type of Belgian beer contains alcohol by volume, ranging between 8 an 11 percent. A commercial example for this kind of beer is Unibroue la Fin du Monde.
[ "aetbier", "uerige", "dunkel", "tripel" ]
tripel
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What is the name of a traditional German wheat beer glass?
[ "Heifeweizenbier glass", "Weizenstarkbier glass", "Witbier glass", "Weizenbier glass" ]
Weizenbier glass
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This is a drinking game played with 1 oz shots of beer and cards. The player must guess the rank that was dealt to another players card. At the end, one of the players has to drink many beer shots.
[ "Bortok", "Hi-Lo", "FizzBuzz", "Bizu-Bizu" ]
Hi-Lo
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What is the name of an alcoholic beverage consisting of equal parts of lager beer and lemonade?
[ "mazout", "spavola", "radler", "russ" ]
radler
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Which of these is a Polish beer brand, established in 1629?
[ "Saku", "Tyskie", "Kalnapilis", "A. Le Coq" ]
Tyskie
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Which of the following brands of beer is not German and is manufactured in an Asian country?
[ "Jever", "Veltins", "Holsten", "Kirin" ]
Kirin
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The word broccoli comes from the Italian expression piccoli bracci. What does this mean?
[ "Green meat", "Little arms", "Little trees", "Green curls" ]
Little arms
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Broccoli originated in this country about 2000 years ago.
[ "Belgium", "Spain", "Greece", "Italy" ]
Italy
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Broccoli looks very similar to this vegetable and is often confused with it.
[ "Brussels sprouts", "Lettuce", "Cauliflower", "Cabbage" ]
Cauliflower
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The most common type of broccoli is sometimes referred to with this term in the United Kingdom.
[ "Calabrese", "Romanesco broccoli", "All of these", "Cafiolli" ]
Calabrese
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There are several types of broccoli that are very common around the world. Which of these is one of them?
[ "Romanesco broccoli", "Sprouting broccoli", "All of these", "Purple cauliflower" ]
All of these
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99% of the broccoli crop in U.S.A. is produced in these two states.
[ "California and Arizona", "Ohio and Maryland", "Florida and Texas", "Kansas and Nebraska" ]
California and Arizona
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Which of these vegetables is not a type of broccoli?
[ "Chinese broccoli", "All of these", "Romanesco broccoli", "Purple cauliflower" ]
Chinese broccoli
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Broccoli is very rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients. Which of these vitamins does broccoli contain?
[ "Vitamin C", "Vitamin A", "Vitamin E", "All of these" ]
All of these
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Broccoli is known for its cancer-fighting properties. Which of these compounds found in broccoli has an anti-cancer effect?
[ "Glucoraphanin", "3,3-Diindolylmethane", "All of these", "Selenium" ]
All of these
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Boiling broccoli for more than ten minutes reduces its beneficial properties. Which of these cooking methods is more appropriate for preserving its ingredients?
[ "All of these", "Stir-frying", "Steaming", "Microwaving" ]
All of these
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To which of these countries is the pistachio tree native?
[ "All of these", "Turkey", "Turkmenistan", "Iran" ]
All of these
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Walnuts are proven to lower the bad cholesterol due to this chemical compound found in them.
[ "Capsaicin", "Omega-6 fatty acids", "All of these", "Omega-3 fatty acids" ]
Omega-3 fatty acids
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What other use does the Brazil nut oil have, apart from being used for food?
[ "In cosmetics", "All of these", "In clocks as lubricant", "In making paint for artists" ]
All of these
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Which of these statements about the fat content of the coconut is true?
[ "It contains about 25% saturated fat.", "90% of its fat is saturated.", "It contains high amounts of fat, but it does not contain saturated fats.", "It doesnt contain any fat at all." ]
90% of its fat is saturated.
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What kind of disturbance can pine nuts cause in about 1 to 3 days following their consumption?
[ "Fever and vomiting", "Unusual taste in the mouth", "Migraine", "Partial blindness" ]
Unusual taste in the mouth
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The cashew nutshell liquid, a by-product of cashew processing, contains anacardic acids, which are beneficial for the treatment of this medical problem.
[ "Tooth abscesses", "Rashes", "Hair loss", "Varicose veins" ]
Tooth abscesses
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Which of these statements is true about almonds?
[ "The sweet almond contains no carbohydrates.", "They lower LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol.", "They are very rich in vitamin E.", "All of these" ]
All of these
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Which of these names is used as an alternative name of hazelnuts?
[ "Cherry nut", "Brown pea", "All of these", "Cobnut" ]
Cobnut
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Which of these statements is true about the chestnut fruit, which is not actually a nut?
[ "Their starch content is equal to that of the potato.", "It is the only nut that contains vitamin C.", "It contains bad cholesterol.", "All of these" ]
It is the only nut that contains vitamin C.
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Which of these names refers to the Candlenut tree, also known as Candleberry and Kemiri?
[ "Indian walnut", "Kukui nut tree", "Varnish tree", "All of these" ]
All of these
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What geographical area is the pineapple plant native to?
[ "Ecuador and Peru", "Argentina and Uruguay", "Brazil and Paraguay", "Colombia and Venezuela" ]
Brazil and Paraguay
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In reference to what was the term pineapple used before it became the name of the tropical fruit?
[ "Wild apples", "Pine cones", "All of these", "Hand grenades" ]
Pine cones
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What kind of alcohol is traditionally used for the preparation of Piña Colada?
[ "Tequila", "Rum", "Gin", "Vodka" ]
Rum
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Which of these popular cocktails is a variation of the pineapple cocktail Pina Colada?
[ "Chi Chi", "Lava Flow", "All of these", "Miami Vice" ]
All of these
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Which of these statements is true about the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus)?
[ "It is a herbaceous plant", "It grows to 1-1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall", "All of these", "It is a perennial plant" ]
All of these
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Which of these is a multiple fruit, just like the pineapple?
[ "Mulberry", "Breadfruit", "Fig", "All of these" ]
All of these
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What animal is the most common natural pollinator of the pineapple plant?
[ "Gall wasp", "Bumblebee", "All of these", "Hummingbird" ]
Hummingbird
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Which of these statements is true about the enzyme bromelain that is present in pineapples?
[ "Its content increases with the coking or canning of the fruit.", "It breaks down protein.", "It speeds up the action of gelatin.", "All of these" ]
It breaks down protein.
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People suffering from what disease should not consume raw pineapples?
[ "All of these", "Liver disease", "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome", "Hemophilia" ]
All of these
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What important nutrient is the pineapple fruit rich in?
[ "Manganese", "Vitamin C", "All of these", "Vitamin B1" ]
All of these
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What is the literal meaning of the Latin phrase per fumum from which the modern word perfume originated?
[ "Under a veil", "Through smoke", "Inside a haze", "Through fire" ]
Through smoke
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In what European country did the first modern perfume originate in 1370?
[ "Hungary", "France", "Poland", "Italy" ]
Hungary
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What type of fragrance by standard consists of 10-20% aromatic compounds?
[ "Eau de Cologne", "Eau de Toilette", "After shave", "Eau de Parfum" ]
Eau de Parfum
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The combination of which perfume notes comprises the so-called main theme of a perfume?
[ "Top, middle and base notes", "Middle and base notes", "Top and base notes", "Top and middle notes" ]
Middle and base notes
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To what perfume category do vanilla fragrances belong according to the modern classification of scents?
[ "Gourmand", "Ozonic", "Aquatic", "Fruity" ]
Gourmand
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This fruit does not yield the expected scent when extracted and achieving its aroma requires the use of synthetic substitutes.
[ "Strawberry", "All of these", "Cherry", "Apple" ]
All of these
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What animal produces the aromatic ambergris that is used for the preparation of flavors and perfumes?
[ "Moose", "Sperm whale", "Asian deer", "Water buffalo" ]
Sperm whale
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What is the common name used to refer to synthetic musk used as an ingredient in perfumes and other fragrances?
[ "Vain musk", "White musk", "Light musk", "All of these" ]
White musk
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What shouldnt perfumes and fragrances be exposed to in order to preserve their properties longer?
[ "Light", "All of these", "Heat", "Oxygen" ]
All of these
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What name is sometimes used to refer to perfumers, the experts who compose perfumes?
[ "Nez", "Brez", "Pez", "Trez" ]
Nez
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What part of a duck or goose is used for the preparation of the French meal Foie gras?
[ "Breast", "Skin", "Liver", "Wings" ]
Liver
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What animal is used for the preparation of the French delicacy Escargot?
[ "Oyster", "Shrimp", "Rabbit", "Snail" ]
Snail
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What type of food is Pate de coing, which is traditionally served at Christmas in the French region of Provence?
[ "Quince jelly", "Goose pate", "Goat milk cheese", "Mashed potatoes" ]
Quince jelly
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What is the main ingredient of the popular French dessert Teurgoule?
[ "Eggs", "Potatoes", "Apples", "Rice" ]
Rice
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Crepe is the name of a thin French pancake. What is the meaning of the Latin word crispa from which the name of the dish originated?
[ "Thin", "Curled", "Flat", "Crispy" ]
Curled
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What type of chicken is used for the preparation of the traditional French meal Coq au vin?
[ "Young rooster", "Hen which has just begun to lay eggs", "Older rooster", "Older hen" ]
Older rooster
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This vegetable is the main ingredient of the traditional French dish Cassoulet.
[ "Beans", "Carrots", "Tomatoes", "Potatoes" ]
Beans
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What type of food is the French delicacy called Andouillette?
[ "Cheese", "Salted fish", "Mussel soup", "Sausage" ]
Sausage
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Which of these is not among the traditional ingredients used for the making of the popular French dish Tartiflette?
[ "Cheese", "Bacon", "Rice", "Potatoes" ]
Rice
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What type of meat is used for the preparation of the French dish called Pot-au-feu?
[ "Beef", "Pork", "No meat is used", "Duck" ]
Beef
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How many points are required to open with 1 No Trump opening bid according to the standards of the bridge bidding system Acol?
[ "12-14 points", "13-19 points", "13-14 points", "15-17 points" ]
15-17 points
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Which top bridge player from India stimulated the development of bridge during the 60s and 70s?
[ "Ghandhi", "Eric Jaggie", "Zia Maywood", "Ria Aymore" ]
Zia Maywood
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Who invented the Stayman convention in contract bridge?
[ "Samuel Stayman", "Bill Stayman", "George Rapee", "George C. Stayman" ]
George Rapee
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In contract bridge, yarborough is a term referring to what type of hand?
[ "Containing 4 jacks", "Containing no points at all", "Containing only one color", "Containing 4 queens and 4 kings" ]
Containing no points at all
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What is the strongest opening bid in contract bridge according to Acol standards?
[ "2 No Trump", "2 clubs", "3 diamonds", "2 spades" ]
2 clubs
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Which of the following is an example of the so-called relay bid in the contract bridge bidding system?
[ "A 3 clubs opening with a 7-card clubs", "A 2 diamonds answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner", "A 3 clubs after a 2 No Trump opening from partner", "A 2 No Trump answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner" ]
A 2 diamonds answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner
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In contract bridge, Jacoby transfers are a convention used by a responder following what kind of opening bid?
[ "3 spades", "2 clubs", "Trump opening bid", "Any opening bid" ]
Trump opening bid
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Which bridge terms refer to two weak openings?
[ "Jacoby and Leiden", "Stayman and Amsterdam", "Multi and Muiderberg", "Yarborough and Utrecht" ]
Multi and Muiderberg