ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
How to host a dinner party
Contributed by: Simpson
  • 1. What is the first step in planning a dinner party?
A) Set the table.
B) Decide on a guest list.
C) Buy groceries.
D) Choose the wine.
  • 2. Which is more important when selecting a menu?
A) What's on sale at the store.
B) Dietary restrictions of guests.
C) Complicated recipes to impress.
D) Your favorite foods.
  • 3. What is generally served first at a formal dinner?
A) Main course.
B) Salad.
C) Dessert.
D) Appetizer.
  • 4. What is a good way to handle dietary restrictions?
A) Only serve dishes you like.
B) Ask guests about allergies beforehand.
C) Tell guests they should have eaten before.
D) Ignore them and hope for the best.
  • 5. What is 'mise en place'?
A) A type of wine glass.
B) The name of a famous chef.
C) Everything in its place (preparation).
D) A French dessert.
  • 6. How far in advance should you send invitations?
A) 2-3 weeks.
B) The day before.
C) A few hours before.
D) 6 months.
  • 7. What should you consider when planning the seating arrangement?
A) Shoe size.
B) Height.
C) Guest personalities and interests.
D) Clothing color.
  • 8. What is a good conversation starter?
A) Remain silent.
B) Ask open-ended questions.
C) Talk only about yourself.
D) Discuss controversial topics.
  • 9. What is the best way to handle a spill?
A) Clean it up quickly and discreetly.
B) Ignore it.
C) Blame someone else.
D) Make a big deal out of it.
  • 10. What is a good wine pairing for red meat?
A) Red wine.
B) White wine.
C) Sparkling wine.
D) Rosé wine.
  • 11. What's a good way to keep food warm?
A) Refrigerator.
B) Microwave.
C) Warming drawer or oven on low.
D) Leaving it on the stove turned off.
  • 12. What type of music is best for background ambiance?
A) Heavy metal.
B) Instrumental.
C) Screamo.
D) Silence.
  • 13. What is the appropriate time to start cleaning up?
A) Before guests arrive.
B) After most guests have left.
C) Never.
D) While guests are eating dessert.
  • 14. What does 'BYOB' mean?
A) Buy Your Own Bread.
B) Bake Your Own Brownies.
C) Be Your Own Bartender.
D) Bring Your Own Beverage.
  • 15. Which of these is considered good etiquette?
A) Talking with your mouth full.
B) Licking your plate clean.
C) Reaching across the table for food.
D) Waiting for everyone to be served before eating.
  • 16. Which of these is an important element of table setting?
A) Forgetting napkins.
B) Ignoring centerpieces.
C) Placing silverware in the correct order.
D) Using mismatched plates.
  • 17. What kind of dishes are best for buffet style dinner parties?
A) Dishes that require assembly.
B) Self-serve dishes.
C) Dishes that take a long time to serve.
D) Delicate or fragile dishes.
  • 18. What is the purpose of a place card?
A) To indicate where each guest should sit.
B) To decorate the table.
C) To thank the guests for coming.
D) To show the menu.
  • 19. What is a good way to show appreciation to your guests?
A) Ask them to do the dishes.
B) Ignore them after they leave.
C) Complain about how much work it was.
D) Thank them for coming and offer a small gift.
  • 20. When should you confirm the final guest count?
A) Months in advance.
B) Never.
C) A few days before the party.
D) The day after the party.
  • 21. What is the best approach to unexpected guests?
A) Ignore them the entire night.
B) Turn them away at the door.
C) Welcome them and make them feel comfortable.
D) Complain about them loudly.
  • 22. What's a good strategy for pacing the meal?
A) Serve dessert immediately after appetizers.
B) Remove plates before people are finished.
C) Don't rush between courses.
D) Serve all courses at once.
  • 23. What is an aperitif?
A) A French word for table setting.
B) A type of appetizer.
C) A drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
D) A dessert wine.
  • 24. What is appropriate to discuss with your guests?
A) Divorce
B) Share common hobbies.
C) Finances.
D) Illnesses.
  • 25. What is a good way to handle a guest who has had too much to drink?
A) Offer them water and call them a ride.
B) Keep serving them drinks.
C) Publicly shame them.
D) Ignore them.
  • 26. Which of the following is the correct order of courses for a formal dinner?
A) Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert.
B) Dessert, Main Course, Salad, Soup, Appetizer.
C) Main Course, Appetizer, Salad, Soup, Dessert.
D) Salad, Soup, Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course.
  • 27. When is it acceptable to check your phone during a dinner party?
A) While someone is talking to you.
B) To take pictures of every dish.
C) Throughout the meal.
D) Only for urgent matters, excusing yourself.
  • 28. Which is the best way to manage your time while cooking?
A) Delegate all cooking tasks to guests.
B) Try new recipes without practicing.
C) Start cooking everything right before guests arrive.
D) Prepare as much as possible ahead of time.
  • 29. Which of the following centerpieces is least likely to obstruct conversation?
A) Large sculpture.
B) Pile of books.
C) Low floral arrangement.
D) Tall vase of feathers.
  • 30. What type of lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere?
A) No lighting.
B) Strobe lighting.
C) Soft and warm lighting.
D) Bright fluorescent lighting.
Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.