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    Which reality-television show did the couple that crashed a state dinner at the White House in 2009 later appear on?

    • “Top Chef”
    • “Dancing with the Stars”
    • “The Real Housewives of D.C.”
    • “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”
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Explore the culinary preferences and habits in the White House through historical anecdotes. This quiz covers dietary choices of U. S. Presidents and influential political figures, enhancing knowledge in U. S. History and culinary traditions.

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  • 2. 

    Tests of the soil in Michelle Obama’s White House garden revealed which of the following in quantities high enough to get media attention but low enough to be harmless?

    • Asbestos

    • Lead

    • Bacteria

    • Anthrax

    Correct Answer
    A. Lead
    Explanation
    The tests conducted on the soil in Michelle Obama's White House garden revealed high quantities of lead. This information gained media attention because lead is a harmful substance, especially when present in high levels. However, the quantities found were low enough to be considered harmless.

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  • 3. 

    Zingers, a Twinkie-like snack cake, are produced by a Hostess-owned company named after which First Lady known for feeding her guests well?

    • Lady Bird Johnson

    • Dolley Madison

    • Sarah Polk

    • Lucretia Garfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Dolley Madison
    Explanation
    The company, which was founded in 1937, nearly eighty years after her death, uses an alternate spelling of her name.

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  • 4. 

    The food in the Roosevelt White House, which Lauren Shapiro writes about in this week’s magazine, was so dismal that the New York Times ran a headline in 1937 that read “Same Menu Four Days Palls on Roosevelt.” What was the menu that palled on him?

    • Turkey and stuffing

    • Liver and string beans

    • Beef and potatoes

    • Chicken and dumplings

    Correct Answer
    A. Liver and string beans
    Explanation
    The food that palled on Roosevelt was liver and string beans, as mentioned in the New York Times headline in 1937.

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  • 5. 

    Which President, known for keeping a steady diary, wrote that “five or six small crackers and a glass of water give me a sumptuous dinner”?

    • George Washington

    • John Quincy Adams

    • Zachary Taylor

    • Andrew Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. John Quincy Adams
    Explanation
    Read the diary entry.

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  • 6. 

    In the film “The American President,” the President, played by Michael Douglas, invites Annette Bening’s character to a state dinner in honor of whom?

    • The President of France

    • The President of Mexico

    • The Prime Minister of England

    • The Prime Minister of China

    Correct Answer
    A. The President of France
    Explanation
    In the film "The American President," the President invites Annette Bening's character to a state dinner in honor of the President of France.

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  • 7. 

    After this year’s state dinner, guests were treated to a performance by whom?

    • Bruce Springsteen

    • Beyoncé

    • Bob Dylan

    • Jay-Z

    Correct Answer
    A. Beyoncé
    Explanation
    After this year's state dinner, the guests were treated to a performance by Beyoncé.

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  • 8. 

    Which Presidential candidate, who popularized the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," was said to run a “hard cider campaign”?

    • Andrew Jackson

    • James K. Polk

    • William Henry Harrison

    • Ulysses S. Grant

    Correct Answer
    A. William Henry Harrison
    Explanation
    William Henry Harrison, the presidential candidate who popularized the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," was said to run a "hard cider campaign." This refers to his campaign strategy of presenting himself as a man of the people, emphasizing his humble background and portraying himself as someone who enjoyed drinking hard cider, a popular and inexpensive alcoholic beverage at the time. This strategy helped to appeal to the common voters and portray Harrison as relatable and down-to-earth.

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  • 9. 

    Match the President to his favorite dessert, according to “All the President's Pastries,” by Roland Mesnier, a pastry chef who spent twenty-five years in the White House. Chocolate mousse Yogurt tarts with fresh fruit Crème brûlée and hot soufflés Classic American cake with ice cream

    • George H. W. Bush; Ronald Reagan; George W. Bush; Jimmy Carter

    • Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; Ronald Reagan; George W. Bush

    • Ronald Reagan; Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush

    • George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan

    Correct Answer
    A. Ronald Reagan; Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush
    Explanation
    According to "All the President's Pastries" by Roland Mesnier, Ronald Reagan's favorite dessert was chocolate mousse, Jimmy Carter's favorite was yogurt tarts with fresh fruit, George H. W. Bush's favorite was crème brûlée and hot soufflés, and George W. Bush's favorite was a classic American cake with ice cream.

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  • 10. 

    Match the President to his drink of choice. Dirty martini Daiquiri Bourbon Nonalcoholic beer

    • Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy

    • Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush

    • Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Harry S. Truman; John F. Kennedy; George W. Bush

    • John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; George W. Bush

    Correct Answer
    A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush
    Explanation
    The correct answer matches each president with their drink of choice. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is known for enjoying a Dirty Martini, John F. Kennedy favored a Daiquiri, Harry S. Truman preferred Bourbon, and George W. Bush drank nonalcoholic beer.

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  • 11. 

    The first state dinner, as we use the term today, occurred in 1874, when Ulysses S. Grant invited the head of the Sandwich Islands to dine at the White House. What would we be more likely to call the Sandwich Islands today?

    • The Virgin Islands

    • The Marshall Islands

    • Indonesia

    • Hawaii

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawaii
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hawaii. The question is asking what the Sandwich Islands would be called today. The Sandwich Islands is an old name for Hawaii, so the answer is Hawaii.

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  • 12. 

    In 1934, the Times declared a dish called Turkey Supreme “the ultimate in flavor.” Which is the proper description of this delicacy?

    • Diced turkey topped with a fried egg and light layer of tomato sauce

    • Diced turkey layered with refried beans, salsa, and American cheese, then baked

    • Diced turkey mixed with nuts, whipped cream, crushed pineapple, and mayonnaise, then frozen

    • Diced turkey served as a parfait with yogurt, potatoes, and grapes

    Correct Answer
    A. Diced turkey mixed with nuts, whipped cream, crushed pineapple, and mayonnaise, then frozen
    Explanation
    Believe it.

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  • 13. 

    According to Bill Clinton’s medical report that was released during the 1992 campaign, which of the following is the former President allergic to?

    • Wheat

    • Peanuts

    • Dairy

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Dairy
    Explanation
    Clinton’s doctor said he had shown “moderate reactions to house dust, mold spores, cat dander, weed pollen, grass pollens, beef, and milk.” In Mesnier’s book, he added wheat flour and chocolate to the list.

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  • 14. 

    Calvin Coolidge kept chickens in a patch of the White House grounds that Teddy Roosevelt had used for what?

    • Playing bocce

    • Shooting game

    • Growing mint

    • Raising pigs

    Correct Answer
    A. Growing mint
    Explanation
    Roosevelt was a fan of mint juleps, made from the garden’s stock. It is rumored that the chicken served in the Coolidge White House had an unusual flavor.

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  • 15. 

    President Nixon said that during law school he ate what every day for breakfast?

    • A jelly donut

    • A hard-boiled egg

    • White bread with ketchup

    • A Milky Way bar

    Correct Answer
    A. A Milky Way bar
    Explanation
    Watch him remember what he ate in his frugal law school years, “to the devastation of my teeth and the prosperity of my dentist,” in his interview with Frank Gannon.

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  • 16. 

    What does Nancy Pelosi, according to a piece on her in New York magazine, frequently eat for breakfast, as well as for snacks and to supplement “whatever an aide hands her for dinner”?

    • PowerBars

    • A bagel with cream cheese

    • Cold pizza

    • Chocolate ice cream

    Correct Answer
    A. Chocolate ice cream
    Explanation
    Read the piece.

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