Joe Frogger - Quiz
  • 1. Since which century have Joe Froggers been popular in New England?
A) Late 19th century
B) Late 18th century
C) Early 19th century
D) Late 17th century
  • 2. What primary flavorings are used in Joe Froggers?
A) Honey, cinnamon, and maple
B) Sugar, vanilla, and cocoa
C) Molasses, rum, and spices
D) Molasses, bourbon, and ginger
  • 3. Why did Joe Froggers become popular with sailors and fishermen?
A) They provided high energy
B) They kept well on long voyages
C) They were easy to trade
D) They were inexpensive to make
  • 4. How were the original Joe Froggers cooked?
A) Deep fried in oil
B) In a stone oven
C) In an iron skillet
D) Over an open campfire
  • 5. Who is credited with inventing the Joe Frogger cookie?
A) Captain Samuel Tucker
B) Francis Felton
C) Lucretia Thomas Brown
D) Joseph Brown
  • 6. What was Joseph Brown's nickname?
A) Marblehead Joe
B) Black Joe
C) Saltbox Joe
D) Aunt 'Crese
  • 7. In which town was Black Joe's Tavern located?
A) Salem
B) Sturbridge
C) Boston
D) Marblehead
  • 8. What was Lucretia Brown's nickname?
A) Aunt 'Crese
B) Black Lucretia
C) Mother Brown
D) Gingerbread Lady
  • 9. Where was the Brown's saltbox house located?
A) Gingerbread Hill
B) The Mill Pond
C) Old Burial Hill
D) Tucker's Landing
  • 10. What is one theory regarding why the cookies are called Froggers?
A) The cookies were shaped like jumping frogs
B) They were served on frog plates
C) The froglike shape of the batter in the skillet
D) The green color of the molasses
  • 11. What kind of military service did Joseph Brown potentially provide?
A) American Revolutionary War
B) War of 1812
C) French and Indian War
D) Civil War
  • 12. What ingredients did Mary Randolph's 1824 Tavern Cookies use instead of molasses?
A) Sugar
B) Corn syrup
C) Honey
D) Maple syrup
  • 13. What liquid did Mary Randolph's 1824 recipe use instead of rum?
A) Whiskey or gin
B) Wine or brandy
C) Water or tea
D) Cider or ale
  • 14. What is the status of the original Joe Frogger recipe?
A) It has been lost
B) It was passed down to heirs
C) It is kept in the National Museum
D) It is published in the tavern records
  • 15. Where are Joe Froggers currently sold?
A) The Marblehead public library
B) Every supermarket in New England
C) National Museum of African American History and Culture
D) State historical sites in Vermont
  • 16. What was the tavern known for being?
A) A strictly upscale dining establishment
B) A residence for freed slaves only
C) A racially integrated gathering place
D) A meeting place for politicians
  • 17. When was the memorial to Joseph Brown erected on Old Burial Hill?
A) 1834
B) 1936
C) 2000
D) 1976
  • 18. How are modern Joe Froggers typically prepared?
A) Baked in an oven
B) Cooked in a microwave
C) Cooked on a griddle
D) Steam-baked
  • 19. What was Joseph Brown's father's ancestry?
A) English
B) French
C) African-American
D) Wampanoag
  • 20. What is the current use of the building that housed Black Joe's Tavern?
A) A public museum
B) A private residence
C) A cookie bakery
D) A community center
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