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