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