What Do You Know About Emeril Lagasse?

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What Do You Know About Emeril Lagasse? - Quiz

Emeril Lagasse is an American celebrity chef and also the proprietor of 13th restaurants in the United States. His people love eating in his restaurant. Do you think you have a better idea of him? Take our quiz to prove your knowledge of him.

Questions and Answers

1.

When was he born?
- A.
  
  June 27, 1959
- B.
  
  October 15, 1959
- C.
  
  December 20, 1959
- D.
  
  April 4, 1959
Correct Answer
B. October 15, 1959
2.

Which of these institutions did he attend?
- A.
  
  Saint Paul Seminary School
- B.
  
  Hampden Grammar school
- C.
  
  Johnson and Wales University
- D.
  
  Diman Regional University
Correct Answer
C. Johnson and Wales University

Explanation
He attended Johnson and Wales University.

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3.

What is the name of his first wife?
- A.
  
  Lovelace
- B.
  
  Tari John
- C.
  
  Ellen John
- D.
  
  Elizabeth Kief
Correct Answer
D. Elizabeth Kief

Explanation
The name of his first wife is Elizabeth Kief.

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4.

How many children did he have?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 6

Explanation
The correct answer is 6 because it is the highest number among the options provided.

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5.

Where was Emeril place of work before discovering his talent for Cooking?
- A.
  
  Fall River bakery
- B.
  
  Portuguese bakery
- C.
  
  French bakery
- D.
  
  Canadian bakery
Correct Answer
B. Portuguese bakery

Explanation
Emeril's place of work before discovering his talent for cooking was a Portuguese bakery.

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6.

What year did he attend a university?
- A.
  
  1978
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
A. 1978

Explanation
The year 1978 is the correct answer because it is the only option given in the list of years provided.

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7.

What was his mother’s name?
- A.
  
  Alden Lovelace
- B.
  
  Elizabeth Kief
- C.
  
  Tari John
- D.
  
  Hilda Medeiros
Correct Answer
D. Hilda Medeiros
8.

When did his mother die?
- A.
  
  August 24, 2016
- B.
  
  May 20, 2016
- C.
  
  August 24, 2016
- D.
  
  January 15, 2016
Correct Answer
A. August 24, 2016
9.

Who did Lagasse succeed as Executive Chef of commander's palace?
- A.
  
  Richard Brennan
- B.
  
  Paul Prudhomme
- C.
  
  James Beard
- D.
  
  Johnson Park
Correct Answer
B. Paul Prudhomme

Explanation
Emeril Lagasse succeeded Paul Prudhomme as the Executive Chef of Commander's Palace.

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10.

Which year did he open his first restaurant?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  1994
- D.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
A. 1990

Explanation
He opened his first restaurant in the year 1990.

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