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hobbies | The term espresso roast refers to what kind of bean? | [
"moderately dark with no visible oil on the surface of the bean",
"with a light cinnamon color",
"relatively dark but this varies greatly depending on personal tastes and the variety of bean used",
"very dark with a glossy sheen"
] | relatively dark but this varies greatly depending on personal tastes and the variety of bean used |
hobbies | The term Espresso refers to which of these facts? | [
"Hot water is pressed through finely ground coffee.",
"The coffee is brewed quickly.",
"The coffee should be served and drunk quickly.",
"It could be any or all of these."
] | It could be any or all of these. |
hobbies | What is Barista? | [
"The term applied to an expert coffee roaster",
"The French word for attorney",
"The proprietor of a coffee shop",
"The Italian word for bartender"
] | The Italian word for bartender |
hobbies | A serving of espresso contains more caffeine than a serving of instant coffee. | [
"False",
"True"
] | False |
hobbies | Which statement regarding the difference between Cafe macchiato and Caffellatte is true? | [
"One is espresso based the other is prepared with regular coffee and steamed milk.",
"Both are espresso based but contain different amounts of milk and milk foam.",
"One is sweetened, the other is not.",
"Both are espresso based but contain different kinds of milk products."
] | Both are espresso based but contain different amounts of milk and milk foam. |
hobbies | Which statement about the development of Espresso is true? | [
"It was originally developed by a famous Seattle coffee house.",
"It was originally developed in France and was later refined in Italy.",
"It was originally developed in the 20th century in Milan.",
"It was originally developed by the Etruscans."
] | It was originally developed in the 20th century in Milan. |
hobbies | What is the best evidence of a properly brewed espresso shot? | [
"its aroma",
"its clarity",
"its color",
"its crema"
] | its crema |
hobbies | What development revolutionized the extraction of espresso? | [
"The pump",
"The conical burr coffee grinder",
"The aluminum coffee tamp",
"Reverse osmosis water filtration"
] | The pump |
hobbies | What is Cafe Mocha? | [
"A coffee flavored milk shake",
"A chocolate candy bar",
"A beverage extracted using an espresso machine loaded with ground roasted cacao beans",
"Coffee brewed or extracted using beans from Mocha, Yemen."
] | Coffee brewed or extracted using beans from Mocha, Yemen. |
hobbies | In order to extract superior espresso consistently, you must precisely control many factors. Which of the following is not one of those factors? | [
"The tamping pressure to press the coffee grounds into the portafilter",
"The fineness of the grind",
"Fat content of milk you use",
"The amount of coffee grounds you use in each dose"
] | Fat content of milk you use |
hobbies | What type of cheese is the Gorgonzola cheese? | [
"White cheese",
"Blue cheese",
"Yellow cheese",
"Creamy cheese"
] | Blue cheese |
hobbies | In what country did Raclette cheese originate? | [
"Spain",
"Switzerland",
"Italy",
"France"
] | Switzerland |
hobbies | What texture does Parmigiano-Reggiano, or parmesan cheese have? | [
"Creamy",
"Semi-hard",
"Soft",
"Hard"
] | Hard |
hobbies | In what country of the UK was Dunlop cheese created? | [
"England",
"Ireland",
"Scotland",
"Wales"
] | Scotland |
hobbies | What substance does the Brocciu cheese not contain? | [
"Milk",
"Lactose",
"All of these",
"Calcium"
] | Lactose |
hobbies | What type of milk is used for the preparation of the Manchego cheese? | [
"Cows milk",
"Sheeps milk",
"Goats milk",
"Buffalos milk"
] | Sheeps milk |
hobbies | In what country was the Chihuahua cheese created? | [
"Argentina",
"Portugal",
"Mexico",
"Spain"
] | Mexico |
hobbies | What should cows be fed on to produce the milk used for the making of Cantal cheese? | [
"Grass",
"Grains",
"Hay",
"Whey"
] | Hay |
hobbies | In what shape is the Caciocavallo cheese traditionally produced? | [
"Tear-drop",
"Ball",
"Braid",
"Cylinder"
] | Tear-drop |
hobbies | What type of milk is the Grana Padano cheese made from? | [
"Sheeps milk",
"Goats milk",
"Buffalos milk",
"Cows milk"
] | Cows milk |
hobbies | What does the name of the herb Chamomile literally mean in Greek? | [
"Small wonder",
"Cure for everything",
"Earth apple",
"Angels face"
] | Earth apple |
hobbies | For centuries, the herbs from the genus Mentha, commonly known as mint, have been used to treat this medical problem. | [
"All of these",
"Nasal congestion",
"Rashes",
"Stomach pain"
] | All of these |
hobbies | Why is thyme tea traditionally given to women after childbirth in Jamaica? | [
"To cause uterine contractions",
"To induce sleep",
"To stop the bleeding",
"Due to a superstition"
] | To cause uterine contractions |
hobbies | What was Pot Marigold, a.k.a. Calendula, used for in the past, apart from medicinal purposes? | [
"As fertilizer",
"As a dye",
"As fodder",
"None of these"
] | As a dye |
hobbies | Stinging nettle has a large number of medicinal properties. What vitamin, essential for blood clotting, does fresh stinging nettle contain in large amounts? | [
"Vitamin B12",
"Vitamin A",
"Vitamin D",
"Vitamin K"
] | Vitamin K |
hobbies | What does the name of the herb dandelion mean in French? | [
"Lions head",
"Lions mane",
"Lions tooth",
"Lions heart"
] | Lions tooth |
hobbies | This herb, with the scientific name Veronica officinalis, is native to Europe and Asia, and is very rich in vitamins and antioxidants. | [
"Pauls Betony",
"Heath Speedwell",
"Common Gypsyweed",
"All of these"
] | All of these |
hobbies | Common sage, also known as Garden sage, was found to be beneficial in mild to moderate cases of this dangerous disease. | [
"Malaria",
"Hepatitis",
"AIDS",
"Alzheimers disease"
] | Alzheimers disease |
hobbies | In the treatment of what medical condition is the herb St Johns wort considered beneficial? | [
"Depression",
"All of these",
"Alcoholism",
"Parkinsons disease"
] | All of these |
hobbies | The genus to which yarrow belongs is named after this mythological Greek hero, who allegedly used yarrow to treat soldiers wounds. | [
"Hercules",
"Paris",
"Odysseus",
"Achilles"
] | Achilles |
hobbies | What is the origin of the word yogurt? | [
"Turkish",
"Hebrew",
"Latin",
"Greek"
] | Turkish |
hobbies | What EU country first discovered the therapeutic powers of yogurt? | [
"Spain",
"England",
"France",
"Germany"
] | France |
hobbies | According to Russian biologist Ilya Mechnikov what explained the longevity of certain Bulgarian peasants? | [
"The concentrated calcium in yogurt",
"The bacteria in yogurt",
"The vitamins in yogurt",
"The cholesterol-lowering properties of yogurt"
] | The bacteria in yogurt |
hobbies | In 1919, Isaac Carasso established the first industrialized production of yogurt under the name Danone. What does Danone mean? | [
"Every day",
"Longevity",
"Health",
"Little Daniel"
] | Little Daniel |
hobbies | What is the most commonly used word for yogurt in India, as the word yogurt is unknown there? | [
"Rakhi",
"Kameishi",
"Dahi",
"Majereshi"
] | Dahi |
hobbies | People who are lactose-intolerant should not consume yogurt or milk. | [
"False",
"True"
] | False |
hobbies | In the treatment and prevention of what medical condition is yogurt proven to be beneficial? | [
"Gum disease",
"All of these",
"Gastrointestinal conditions",
"Obesity"
] | All of these |
hobbies | What essential nutrient is plain yogurt rich in? | [
"All of these",
"Vitamin B2",
"Vitamin B12",
"Vitamin B6"
] | All of these |
hobbies | Which of these is a basic ingredients of the summer yogurt soup called tarator, very popular on the Balkans? | [
"Cucumber",
"All of these",
"Dill",
"Garlic"
] | All of these |
hobbies | In what country is the yogurt Zabady produced? | [
"China",
"South Africa",
"Ghana",
"Egypt"
] | Egypt |
hobbies | The strawberry is an accessory fruit, meaning the fleshy part is modified receptacle tissue. What term is used as a synonym for an accessory fruit? | [
"All of these",
"False fruit",
"Spurious fruit",
"Pseudocarp"
] | All of these |
hobbies | Which of these fruits is a an accessory fruit, just like strawberries? | [
"Fig",
"Cashew",
"All of these",
"Pineapple"
] | All of these |
hobbies | In what country was the Garden strawberry first bred in 1740? | [
"Germany",
"Italy",
"France",
"United States"
] | France |
hobbies | Which of these animals is a pest for the Garden strawberry, feeding on its fruit and leaves and transmitting various diseases? | [
"All of these",
"Fruit fly",
"Moth",
"Slug"
] | All of these |
hobbies | What country is the largest producer of strawberries in the world? | [
"Spain",
"South Korea",
"France",
"United States"
] | United States |
hobbies | What vitamin is the Garden strawberry a rich source of? | [
"Vitamin C",
"Vitamin B12",
"Vitamin E",
"Vitamin K"
] | Vitamin C |
hobbies | What is the cause of strawberry allergic reactions, such as the Oral allergy syndrome? | [
"The presence of a toxin in the fruit",
"Citric acid",
"The seeds of the fruit",
"The red pigment in the fruit"
] | The red pigment in the fruit |
hobbies | In what country did the bread called Flatkaka appear for the first time? | [
"Philippines",
"South Africa",
"Peru",
"Iceland"
] | Iceland |
hobbies | The Italian bread called Focaccia resembles this other traditional Italian dish. | [
"Ravioli",
"Lasagna",
"Biscotti",
"Pizza"
] | Pizza |
hobbies | What vegetable is used for the preparation of the traditional Norwegian bread called Lefse? | [
"Potato",
"Pumpkin",
"Beans",
"Peas"
] | Potato |
hobbies | The bread called Marraqueta was invented in this South American country. | [
"Chile",
"Bolivia",
"Brazil",
"Argentina"
] | Chile |
hobbies | What type of bread is the Turkish bread variety called Yufka? | [
"None of these",
"Very long bread",
"Spherical bread",
"Flatbread"
] | Flatbread |
hobbies | Zopf is a type of Swiss bread traditionally consumed on Sunday mornings. What does its name mean? | [
"Water",
"Braid",
"Shoe",
"Sunrise"
] | Braid |
hobbies | What type of flour is used for the preparation of the bread called Broa? | [
"Corn flour",
"Rice flour",
"Potato flour",
"None of these"
] | Corn flour |
hobbies | In what country did the bread variety called Tunnbrod originate? | [
"Germany",
"Switzerland",
"Norway",
"Sweden"
] | Sweden |
hobbies | How was the South Asian bread called Puri prepared? | [
"None of these",
"By baking",
"By frying",
"By boiling"
] | By frying |
hobbies | What leavening agent is used for the popular French bread called Baguette? | [
"None of these",
"Yeast",
"Baking powder",
"Baking soda"
] | Yeast |
hobbies | What property of microfiber makes it ideal for the making of clothes and underwear? | [
"All of these",
"Absorbency",
"Heat retention",
"Elasticity"
] | All of these |
hobbies | What was canvas originally made from? | [
"Wool",
"Hemp",
"Cotton",
"Flax"
] | Hemp |
hobbies | What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Indonesian dish called Betutu? | [
"Pork",
"Beef",
"Lamb",
"Chicken"
] | Chicken |
hobbies | What type of food is the Indonesian dish called Klepon? | [
"Soup",
"Salad",
"Dessert",
"Main dish"
] | Dessert |
hobbies | What method of preparation is used for the popular snack from Indonesia called Krupuk? | [
"None of these",
"Baking",
"Boiling",
"Deep frying"
] | Deep frying |
hobbies | What is the taste of the popular Indonesian soup called Sayur Asem? | [
"Very salty",
"Sweet and sour",
"Bittersweet",
"Hot and spicy"
] | Sweet and sour |
hobbies | What unusual ingredient does the traditional Indonesian food called Lawar contain? | [
"Snakes hearts",
"Worms",
"Bat wings",
"Raw pig blood"
] | Raw pig blood |
hobbies | What does the name of the popular Indonesian dish Mie goreng mean? | [
"Crawling snakes",
"Hair tuft",
"Fried noodles",
"Green mixture"
] | Fried noodles |
hobbies | What type of seafood is used for the making of the traditional Indonesian dish called Pempek? | [
"Shrimp",
"Fish",
"Oysters",
"Octopus"
] | Fish |
hobbies | What shape does the rice in the traditional Indonesian dish Tumpeng have? | [
"Fish",
"Cone",
"Ball",
"Sun"
] | Cone |
hobbies | What is the main ingredient of the traditional Indonesian meal called Rendang? | [
"Meat",
"Bananas",
"Potatoes",
"Rice"
] | Meat |
hobbies | What type of meal is the traditional Indonesian dish called Gado-gado? | [
"Dessert",
"Salad",
"Fried fish",
"Soup"
] | Salad |
hobbies | What is the meaning of the term iIkizukuri which is used in Japanese cuisine? | [
"Seafood",
"Deep fried",
"Brewed",
"Prepared alive"
] | Prepared alive |
hobbies | What makes the Japanese dish called Fugu unique? | [
"It is prepared from an endangered animal.",
"It is prepared from tiger testicles.",
"It is made from poisonous fish.",
"It is made from the beating heart of a snake."
] | It is made from poisonous fish. |
hobbies | What kind of meal is the traditional Japanese dish called Zoni? | [
"Soup",
"Dessert",
"Fried fish",
"Sushi"
] | Soup |
hobbies | In what shape is the Japanese cake called Taiyaki traditionally made? | [
"Baby",
"Octopus",
"Crescent moon",
"Fish"
] | Fish |
hobbies | What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Japanese meal Soki? | [
"Pork",
"Beef",
"Fish",
"Chicken"
] | Pork |
hobbies | Which of these is a traditional Japanese low-alcoholic sweet drink? | [
"Hojicha",
"Kukicha",
"Matcha",
"Amazake"
] | Amazake |
hobbies | What type of meat is used for the preparation of Basashi, a popular Japanese dish? | [
"Goat meat",
"Bear meat",
"Shark",
"Horse meat"
] | Horse meat |
hobbies | What type of seafood is put in the center of the traditional Japanese dumplings called Takoyaki? | [
"Octopus",
"Squid",
"Shrimp",
"Seaweed"
] | Octopus |
hobbies | Which of these is not among the traditional ingredients used for the making of the Japanese dish Nikujaga? | [
"Meat",
"Onions",
"Potatoes",
"Seaweed"
] | Seaweed |
hobbies | How is the popular Japanese meal Karaage prepared? | [
"By roasting",
"By stewing",
"By boiling",
"By deep frying"
] | By deep frying |
hobbies | Of how many pieces does the traditional Sino-European domino set consist? | [
"16",
"32",
"30",
"28"
] | 28 |
hobbies | Which of these is not one of the colloquial nicknames of the pieces of the domino set? | [
"They all are",
"Stones",
"Spinners",
"Bones"
] | They all are |
hobbies | The largest commonly available domino set is the Double Twelve consisting of 91 tiles. | [
"True",
"False"
] | False |
hobbies | In the domino game Chicken Foot, which of the following is true about doubles? | [
"Doubles cannot be used as spinners.",
"When used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied before players can play anywhere else.",
"Players double their score when they put a double.",
"Players are only allowed to add tiles to a certain branch."
] | When used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied before players can play anywhere else. |
hobbies | In domino, what does the term downing mean? | [
"Branching the line of play",
"Putting the last tile of the game",
"Blocking another player",
"Putting the first tile of the game"
] | Putting the first tile of the game |
hobbies | In blocking domino games when does the scoring of the game happen? | [
"At the beginning of the game",
"In the middle of the game",
"Throughout the entire game",
"At the end of the game"
] | At the end of the game |
hobbies | What type of domino game is Bergen? | [
"Both blocking and scoring domino game",
"Blocking domino game",
"Neither blocking nor scoring domino game",
"Scoring domino game"
] | Scoring domino game |
hobbies | The domino effect, a term named after the domino game, denotes what peculiar sequence of events? | [
"Simultaneous events caused by a small event",
"Consecutive events triggering one another",
"A series of unexpected events",
"One big event causing a series of simultaneous small events"
] | Consecutive events triggering one another |
hobbies | Where was a depiction of a domino tile included in 2008? | [
"In the flag of Nicaragua",
"In Unicode",
"In the Chinese alphabet",
"In Microsofts logo"
] | In Unicode |
hobbies | 42 is a domino game popular in which part of the world? | [
"France",
"Guatemala",
"Hawaii",
"Texas"
] | Texas |
hobbies | Cinnamon is believed to have a beneficial effect in the treatment of which of the following conditions? | [
"All of these",
"Diarrhea",
"Diabetes",
"Common cold"
] | All of these |
hobbies | What herb is known as Laotian coriander and Lao cilantro in Thailand and Vietnam? | [
"Marjoram",
"Basil",
"Dill",
"Jasmine"
] | Dill |
hobbies | What unusual application does ground nutmeg have in India? | [
"It is used as a fertilized for pot plants.",
"All of these",
"It is smoked.",
"It is used to make dyes."
] | It is smoked. |
hobbies | What physical reaction is pepper believed to stimulate? | [
"Vomiting",
"Sneezing",
"Coughing",
"Crying"
] | Sneezing |
hobbies | What is the meaning of the Spanish word vainilla, from which the name of the spice vanilla originated? | [
"Little pod",
"Sweet aroma",
"Small wonder",
"Milky flavor"
] | Little pod |
hobbies | Paprika, and chili peppers in general, are very high in this essential vitamin. | [
"Vitamin A",
"Vitamin E",
"Vitamin C",
"Vitamin B5"
] | Vitamin C |
hobbies | Garlic worsens which of these medical conditions? | [
"Diabetes",
"Stomach ulcer",
"Intestinal worms",
"Hypertension"
] | Stomach ulcer |
hobbies | What is the meaning of the name of the popular spice saffron, which has an Arabic origin? | [
"Poison",
"Aroma",
"Yellow",
"Red"
] | Yellow |
hobbies | The consumption of ginger is contraindicated in cases of this medical condition. | [
"Diarrhea",
"Pregnancy",
"Gallstones",
"Kidney stones"
] | Gallstones |
hobbies | Mustard seeds are especially high in this mineral. | [
"Potassium",
"Phosphorus",
"Sodium",
"Iodine"
] | Phosphorus |
hobbies | The modern game of chess originated from this Indian game of strategy. | [
"sankara",
"chaturanga",
"parchana",
"mancala"
] | chaturanga |
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