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