The Intriguing Origins of French Croissants
  • 1. In which century did the croissant make its first appearance in France?
A) 19th century
B) 15th century
C) 17th century
D) 21st century
  • 2. What shape is a classic croissant?
A) Rectangle
B) Crescent
C) Triangle
D) Circle
  • 3. The French traditionally eat croissants with which beverage?
A) Milk
B) Wine
C) Coffee
D) Orange juice
  • 4. What is the French term for a plain croissant without added ingredients?
A) Croissant fantastique
B) Croissant supreme
C) Croissant nature
D) Croissant délicieux
  • 5. Croissants were initially inspired by which Viennese pastry?
A) Sachertorte
B) Linzer Torte
C) Kipferl
D) Apfelstrudel
  • 6. What is the French term for a chocolate-filled croissant?
A) Pain au chocolat
B) Croissant chocolatine
C) Chocolat aux croissants
D) Croissant au chocolat
  • 7. What is the French term for 'croissant dough'?
A) Pâte levée feuilletée
B) Pâte à choux
C) Pâte brisée
D) Pâte sablée
  • 8. Croissants are considered to be part of which meal of the day in France?
A) Lunch
B) Dinner
C) Snack
D) Breakfast
  • 9. Which French queen is often associated with popularizing croissants in France?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Eleanor of Aquitaine
C) Catherine de' Medici
D) Anne of Brittany
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