All Italian Food Trivia Quiz

21 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1211

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This is a brief quiz on the basics of general knowledge.

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1.

Which of these is not a cured Italian meat?
- A.
  
  Ajada
- B.
  
  Bresaola
- C.
  
  Coppa
- D.
  
  Speck
2.

What are the deep-fried Italian dessert cavazoons or "St. John's Pants" made of?
- A.
  
  Cici Beans (Chick Peas)
- B.
  
  Chicken Liver Pate
- C.
  
  Pattypan Squash
- D.
  
  Cavatelli Pasta
3.

Granchio is Italian for what seafood?
- A.
  
  Lobster
- B.
  
  Crab
- C.
  
  Shrimp
- D.
  
  Clams
4.

In Italian cooking, what are capers?
- A.
  
  Brown Peppercorns
- B.
  
  Flower Buds
- C.
  
  Nasturtium Seeds
- D.
  
  Unripe Berries
5.

How is the cheese in the appetizer "Mozzarella Impanata" prepared?
- A.
  
  Fried In A Skillet
- B.
  
  Baked Slowly In The Oven
- C.
  
  Marinated Overnight
- D.
  
  Served Fresh And Raw
6.

What is the Italian dessert tartufo made with?
- A.
  
  Pudding
- B.
  
  Balsamic Vinegar
- C.
  
  Sponge Cake
- D.
  
  Ice Cream
7.

What color is the crocus flower that saffron comes from?
- A.
  
  Lemon Yellow
- B.
  
  Scarlet
- C.
  
  Light Purple
- D.
  
  Orange
8.

What is goose in Italian?
- A.
  
  Mascarpone
- B.
  
  Olio
- C.
  
  Magro
- D.
  
  Oca
9.

The name of the Italian dessert "tiramisu" means what?
- A.
  
  Coffee And Cream
- B.
  
  Adults Only
- C.
  
  Pick Me Up
- D.
  
  Delicious Divinity
10.

What is one name for wagon wheel shaped pasta?
- A.
  
  Ruote
- B.
  
  Tortellini
- C.
  
  Tagliatelle
- D.
  
  Ziti
11.

What kind of milk is used to make pecorino cheese?
- A.
  
  Sheep's
- B.
  
  Camel's
- C.
  
  Cow's
- D.
  
  Goat's
12.

What shape is the pasta called chiocciole?
- A.
  
  Elbow
- B.
  
  Wheel
- C.
  
  Shell
- D.
  
  Tube
13.

What shape is the Christmas bread pandoro made in Verona, Italy?
- A.
  
  Oblong
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Round
- D.
  
  Star
14.

Fragole is Italian for what fruit?
- A.
  
  Strawberry
- B.
  
  Grape
- C.
  
  Blueberry
- D.
  
  Apple
15.

How long is Italian "tradizionale extra vecchio" balsamic vinegar aged for?
- A.
  
  Fifteen Years
- B.
  
  Sixty Years
- C.
  
  Thirty Months
- D.
  
  Twenty-Five Years
16.

Which Italian doughnut, sometimes cream-filled, is a popular dessert served on St. Joseph's Day?
- A.
  
  Zeppole
- B.
  
  Cannoli
- C.
  
  Zuppa Inglese
- D.
  
  Cassata Alla Siciliana
17.

The name of the Italian Colomba Cake comes from the Italian word for what bird?
- A.
  
  Crow
- B.
  
  Pigeon
- C.
  
  Robin
- D.
  
  Eagle
18.

What is a traditional Italian first course at a Christmas dinner?
- A.
  
  Tortellini
- B.
  
  Candy
- C.
  
  Seafood
- D.
  
  Wine
19.

What is an Italian term for horseradish?
- A.
  
  Rigatoni
- B.
  
  Rafano
- C.
  
  Romana
- D.
  
  Risaia
20.

Which of the following is an Italian cheese that originates in the Veneto region?
- A.
  
  Mozzarella
- B.
  
  Colby Jack
- C.
  
  Cheddar
- D.
  
  Siago
21.

On what occasion in Italy are you likely to encounter a Colomba Cake?
- A.
  
  Halloween
- B.
  
  Your Birthday
- C.
  
  Easter
- D.
  
  New Years

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