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Pincho - Quiz
Contributed by: French
  • 1. What does the word 'pincho' literally mean?
A) Social gathering
B) Thorn or spike
C) Traditional snack
D) Small piece of bread
  • 2. In which region are pinchos particularly popular?
A) Central Portugal
B) Eastern France
C) Southern Italy
D) Basque Country
  • 3. What is the main physical difference between a pincho and a tapa?
A) Tapas are always hot
B) Tapas are served without bread
C) Pinchos are spiked with a skewer or toothpick
D) Pinchos are larger in portion size
  • 4. How are pinchos paid for in relation to drinks?
A) At a discount if ordered together
B) Independently
C) Only when the tab is closed
D) Included with the drink price
  • 5. What is the Basque word for the small glass of white wine typically served with a pincho?
A) Zurito
B) Txakoli
C) Brocheta
D) Pincho
  • 6. What is a 'zurito'?
A) A decorative toothpick
B) A type of skewer
C) A quarter of a pint of beer
D) A specific fish dish
  • 7. Why is a toothpick used in a Basque pincho?
A) To heat the bread
B) To cook the food
C) To keep ingredients from falling off the bread
D) To make the snack look smaller
  • 8. How is the number of pinchos a customer has eaten tracked in some taverns?
A) By a digital bar code
B) By the waiter's memory
C) By the toothpicks left behind
D) By the empty plates
  • 9. Which of these ingredients is commonly found on a Basque pincho?
A) Pasta
B) Fresh fruit
C) Cod
D) Beef jerky
  • 10. How do pinchos differ from brochettes?
A) Brochettes are only served in Latin America
B) Pinchos are always cooked on a grill
C) Brochettes use skewers to cook or hold food together
D) There is no difference
  • 11. In which province is the term 'pinchu' used?
A) Asturias
B) Navarre
C) Cantabria
D) La Rioja
  • 12. What social function do pinchos serve?
A) They are strictly for business meetings
B) They are used for religious ceremonies
C) They are a formal dining tradition
D) They are an excuse for socializing
  • 13. Where are pinchos traditionally served in a tavern?
A) In a buffet area
B) In the kitchen
C) On a tray at the bar
D) At the table only
  • 14. What happens if different pinchos have different prices?
A) They may have toothpicks of different shapes or sizes
B) They are served on different colored plates
C) The price is written on the bread
D) They are sold by weight
  • 15. Are pinchos always considered a distinct category from tapas?
A) No, pinchos are a sub-type of dessert
B) Yes, they are never confused
C) Yes, they are legally distinct
D) No, the same item can sometimes be called both
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