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Cheesesteak - Quiz
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  • 1. Which three cheeses are most commonly used on a Philly cheesesteak?
A) Blue cheese, goat cheese, and ricotta
B) Swiss, cheddar, and gouda
C) Mozzarella, brie, and pepper jack
D) American, provolone, and Cheez Whiz
  • 2. Who described provolone as being for aficionados?
A) Craig LaBan
B) Frank Olivieri
C) Pat Olivieri
D) Joey Vento
  • 3. In what year was Cheez Whiz first marketed?
A) 1932
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1986
  • 4. Who said that Cheez Whiz is the real cheese?
A) Pat Olivieri
B) Craig LaBan
C) Frank Olivieri
D) Joey Vento
  • 5. Why were the Olivieri brothers originally hesitant to serve cheese on cheesesteaks in South Philly?
A) Local health department regulations
B) Lack of refrigeration
C) High cost of dairy products
D) Concerns regarding kosher dietary laws
  • 6. What is the primary ingredient in a chicken cheesesteak?
A) Seitan
B) Mushrooms
C) Chicken
D) Beef
  • 7. What ingredients are added to a traditional steak sandwich to make it a cheesesteak hoagie?
A) Lettuce and tomato
B) Pickles and mustard
C) Mushrooms and onions
D) Peppers and pizza sauce
  • 8. What is the official cheesesteak of the Phillies baseball team?
A) The Milano
B) The South Side
C) The Heater
D) The Philly Special
  • 9. Which peppers are used in the Heater cheesesteak?
A) Jalapeños
B) Bell peppers
C) Long hot peppers
D) Cherry peppers
  • 10. What cheese is used in a pizza steak?
A) Cheez Whiz
B) American
C) Mozzarella
D) Provolone
  • 11. What is a steak milano flavored with?
A) Masalas and Indo-Pak spices
B) Buffalo sauce and blue cheese
C) Grilled or fried tomatoes and oregano
D) Pizza sauce and mozzarella
  • 12. Which cheese option has been gaining ground since 2019?
A) Cheez Whiz
B) Cooper Sharp
C) Provolone
D) American
  • 13. What are common vegan substitutes for steak in a cheesesteak?
A) Seitan or mushrooms
B) Tofu or lentils
C) Eggplant or zucchini
D) Chickpeas or jackfruit
  • 14. In what location is a variation using masalas and Indo-Pak spices found?
A) Tokyo
B) Philadelphia
C) Lahore
D) New York City
  • 15. How did Frank Olivieri Sr. initially add Cheez Whiz to the sandwich?
A) Surreptitiously after the sandwich was made
B) On the grill with the meat
C) By serving it on the side
D) Mixed into the beef during cooking
  • 16. On what equipment is the steak browned?
A) Lightly oiled griddle
B) Charcoal grill
C) Deep fryer
D) Microwave oven
  • 17. What tool is used to scramble the steak pieces?
A) Flat spatula
B) Metal spoon
C) Whisk
D) Tongs
  • 18. What is placed over the meat to melt?
A) Bread crumbs
B) Slices of cheese
C) Butter
D) Vegetable oil
  • 19. Which of the following is a common addition to a cheesesteak?
A) Mustard
B) Ketchup
C) Sautéed onions
D) Pickles
  • 20. In Philadelphia, what type of bread is the cheesesteak served on?
A) Baguettes
B) Sourdough bread
C) Hoagie rolls
D) Ciabatta
  • 21. Which brand of rolls is famously associated with Philadelphia cheesesteaks?
A) King's Hawaiian
B) Wonder Bread
C) Sara Lee
D) Amoroso
  • 22. What year did Angelo's Pizzeria introduce a homemade roll with sesame seeds?
A) 2019
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 2021
  • 23. What does Pillsbury suggest as a substitute for bread in their version?
A) A biscuit
B) A lettuce wrap
C) A pita
D) A tortilla
  • 24. What form does the Nestlé 'Philly Steak and Cheese' take?
A) Canned soup
B) Microwavable bowl
C) Hot Pocket
D) Frozen pizza
  • 25. Besides onions, what is another common vegetable addition?
A) Tomatoes
B) Celery
C) Bell peppers
D) Carrots
  • 26. What is the final step in preparing the sandwich before serving?
A) It is topped with hot sauce
B) It is cut in half
C) It is wrapped in foil for an hour
D) It is deep fried
  • 27. In which city did the cheesesteak originate?
A) New York City, New York
B) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
D) Boston, Massachusetts
  • 28. Which cut of beef is often used for a cheesesteak?
A) Sirloin tip
B) Tenderloin
C) Rib eye
D) Brisket
  • 29. According to the story, who encouraged the inventors to sell steak sandwiches instead of hot dogs?
A) A cab driver
B) A local chef
C) A food critic
D) The city mayor
  • 30. Who is credited with adding American cheese to the sandwich in 1951?
A) A local cab driver
B) Pat Olivieri
C) Herb Olivieri
D) Cocky Joe Lorenza
  • 31. Was the original version of the cheesesteak prepared with cheese?
A) Only on request
B) Only with provolone
C) No
D) Yes
  • 32. Where was the Olivieri hot dog stand located?
A) Near the Philadelphia airport
B) Next to the public library
C) Near South Philadelphia's Italian Market
D) In the downtown business district
  • 33. What do many establishments outside of Philadelphia call the sandwich?
A) Beef melt
B) Steak hoagie
C) Olivieri special
D) Philly cheesesteak
  • 34. When was the cheesesteak developed according to the Library Company of Philadelphia?
A) Early 20th century
B) Late 19th century
C) Mid 1950s
D) Early 1980s
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