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