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