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QUIZ BACHELOR - Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship (French Cuisine & French Pastry)

General Knowledge questions

 

Cillian Murphy plays a 1900s mob boss in Birmingham, England in which streaming series?

  • Peaky Blinders
  • The Knick
  • Downtown Abbey

Where did the 2024 Summer Olympics take place?

  • Paris
  • Barcelona
  • London

What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War I?

  • Treaty of Versailles
  • Treaty of Yalta
  • Treaty of Nuremberg

What platform is the most often used for video game live streaming?

  • Twitch
  • YouTube
  • Twitter

In which year did the United States declare its independence?

  • 1776
  • 1816
  • 1956

A Bodhrán is a drum that comes from what country?

  • Ireland
  • Switzerland
  • China

Who wrote the book “Chronicles of Narnia”?

  • C.S. Lewis
  • Lewis Carrol
  • Charles Dickens

Which famous fictional detective lives at 221B Baker Street?

  • Hercule Poirot
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Miss Marple

Someone referred to as a 'kiwi' comes from which country?

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Cuba

In what year did the Great October Socialist Revolution take place in Russia?

  • 1917
  • 1937
  • 1957

Who was the inventor of the light bulb?

  • Tesla
  • Edison
  • Franklin

What sport would you expect to see in the Velodrome?

  • Cycling
  • Running
  • Skiing

In which month is St Patrick's Day?

  • February
  • March
  • April

Sunlight is the source of which vitamin?

  • C
  • D
  • E

How many European capitals does the Danube flow through?

  • 4
  • 6
  • 8

The ceiling of Sistine Chapel has frescos painted by which famous painter?

  • Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Michelangelo
  • Raphaello

Which material is mostly used for oil paintings?

  • Wood
  • Canvas
  • Cardboard

Name the smallest planet in our solar system?

  • Mercury
  • The Moon
  • Jupiter

What is the capital of the United States?

  • New York City
  • Washington D.C
  • Boston

In which city was Anne Frank’s hiding place?

  • Berlin
  • Amsterdam
  • Rome

In mythology, Achilles was killed by an arrow in which part of the body?

  • Head
  • Hand
  • Heel

Which is the largest country in the world, in terms of area?

  • India
  • Russia
  • Brazil

Shinto is the native religion in which country?

  • Japan
  • Argentina
  • Poland

Queen Elizabeth II is linked with which breed of dog?

  • Corgi
  • Labrador
  • American Staff

Name the currency used in Japan?

  • Yen
  • Yuan
  • Dong

Culinary Arts Knowledge questions 

What is the purpose of blanching vegetables?

  • To retain color and halt enzymatic processes
  • To increase their shelf life
  • To cook them thoroughly

What meat is used in a shepherd's pie?

  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Lamb

Which fruit would you find in a French clafoutis dessert?

  • Raspberry
  • Cherry
  • Strawberry

What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?

  • Soy
  • Miso paste
  • Wasabi

From which country originated the dish “Gazpacho”?

  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy

Which food is Gorgonzola?

  • Vegetable
  • Cheese
  • Bread

What does "reduce" mean when referring to a sauce?

  • To strain a sauce
  • To simmer a sauce until it thickens
  • To add more liquid

What is a "mise en place"?

  • A preparation station
  • A cooking technique
  • A type of French bread

Which herb is typically paired with lamb in Mediterranean cuisine?

  • Cilantro
  • Rosemary
  • Basil

What type of drink do English brand Twining's primarily market?

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Chocolate

What French city does bouillabaisse originate from?

  • Marseille
  • Toulouse
  • Nice

Sauerkraut is composed of which vegetable?

  • Potato
  • Lettuce
  • Cabbage

What type of pastry are profiteroles made from?

  • Laminated
  • Shortcrust
  • Choux

What spread is common in Australia to add to toast and crackers?

  • Marmite
  • Vegemite
  • Maple syrup

Black Forest cake originated in which country?

  • France
  • England
  • Germany

What is another name for a zucchini?

  • Eggplant
  • Courgette
  • Leek

What is the primary ingredient in traditional French béchamel sauce?

  • Tomato
  • Milk
  • Chicken broth

Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths are types of what fruit?

  • Pear
  • Lemon
  • Apple

What are the 2 main ingredients in a meringue?

  • Butter & cream
  • Eggs white & sugar
  • Eggs yellow & flour

Which nuts are used in marzipan?

  • Almonds
  • Nuts
  • Cashew

Which spice is known as "queen of spices"?

  • Black Pepper
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon

What famous TV chef is noted for his use of swear words?

  • Jamie Oliver
  • Gordon Ramsay
  • Anthony Bourdain

Which of the following sauces is NOT traditionally vegan: hoisin, Worcestershire, mustard, or wasabi?

  • Wasabi
  • Worcestershire
  • Mustard

What type of pastry is used to create a traditional French Croissant?

  • Laminated dough
  • Shortcrust pastry
  • Puff pastry

A Scoville scale is used to measure what?

  • The temperature to cook meat
  • The alcoholic degree in drinks
  • The spicy heat of peppers

Mathematics & logical reasoning questions 

A cyclist travels at a constant speed. If he covers 30 km in 2 hours, how far will he travel in 5 hours?

  • 60 km
  • 75 km
  • 90 km

If all apples are fruits, and some fruits are red, then it can be concluded that: **

  • All apples are red.
  • Some apples are red.
  • No apples are red.

A man is twice as old as his son. Ten years ago, he was three times as old as his son. How old is the son now?

  • 15
  • 20
  • 25

Complete the following analogy: Book is to Read as Fork is to: **

  • Table
  • Eat
  • Knife

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 30 cookies?

  • 3 cups
  • 4 cups
  • 5 cups

If the average of five numbers is 20, and one number is removed, the average becomes 18. What is the number that was removed?

  • 22
  • 25
  • 28

A train leaves a station at 7:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 mph. Another train leaves the same station at 7:30 AM and travels in the same direction at a speed of 80 mph. At what time will the second train catch up with the first?

  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 13:00 AM

A number is increased by 25%. The new number is then decreased by 20%. What is the overall percentage change?

  • 5% increase
  • 5% decrease
  • 10% increase
  • 10% decrease

In a certain code, "BLUE" is written as "CPNW". How is "GREEN" written in that code?

  • HFQHS
  • HFSHT
  • HFSHS

If 2 is substituted for 0, 3 for 1, 4 for 2, and so on, what will be the value of 2 + 3 x 4?

  • 20
  • 24
  • 28

If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, what is the net change?

  • Decreased by 4%
  • Increased by 4%
  • No change

If 3 apples weigh 300 grams, how much do 5 apples weigh?

  • 500 grams
  • 150 grams
  • 250 grams

In a class of 30 students, 18 like math, 20 like science, and 7 like neither. How many students like both math and science?

  • 11
  • 13
  • 15

A rectangular box has a volume of 120 cubic centimeters. If the length is 5 cm and the width is 4 cm, what is the height?

  • 4
  • 6
  • 8

If yesterday is tomorrow, then today is: **

  • Yesterday
  • Tomorrow
  • The day after tomorrow

What is the next letter in the series: A, C, F, J, O, ...?

  • S
  • U
  • T

A jar contains only nickels and dimes. There are 20 more dimes than nickels. The total value of the coins is $3.00. How many nickels are there?

  • 15
  • 20
  • 25

A rectangular garden is 20 meters long and 15 meters wide. A path 2 meters wide is built around the garden. What is the area of the path?

  • 136 sq m
  • 144 sq m
  • 152 sq m

A shop sells apples at 3 for $2. How much would 15 apples cost?

  • $8
  • $9
  • $10

If the average of three numbers is 20, and two of the numbers are 15 and 25, what is the third number?

  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

A man can row upstream at 4 km/h and downstream at 8 km/h. What is the speed of the current?

  • 2 km/h
  • 3 km/h
  • 4 km/h

A train travels south for 5 miles and then east for 5 miles. How far is the train from its starting point (in a straight line)?

  • 5 miles
  • 7 miles
  • 10 miles

What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...?

  • 24
  • 32
  • 64

If a number is divided by 5 and the quotient is increased by 3, the result is 12. What is the number?

  • 35
  • 45
  • 55

Which number does not belong in this series: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20?

  • 3
  • 12
  • 20

Spelling questions

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  • She doesn't likes apples.
  • She doesn't like apples.
  • She don't like apples.

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

  • I will going to the store tomorrow.
  • I went to the store yesterday.
  • I have went to the store yesterday.

What is the subject of the sentence: "They are playing soccer."

  • soccer
  • they
  • are playing

Which word is an adjective?

  • happy
  • quickly
  • run

Identify the correct use of the apostrophe:

  • It's a beautiful day.
  • Its a beautiful day.
  • The cat toy's is missing.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct preposition:

  • She is angry with me.
  • She is angry to me.
  • She is angry for me.

Which pronoun can replace "John" in the sentence: "John is going to the store."

  • Her
  • It
  • Him

Choose the sentence with the correct passive voice:

  • The letter was wrote to him.
  • The letter was wrote by him.
  • The letter was written by him.

Identify the adverb in the sentence: "He runs very fast."

  • fast
  • runs
  • very

Which word is spelled correctly:

  • Lieutenent
  • Mischievous
  • Foriegn

What is the plural form of "child"?

  • children
  • childs
  • chilrden

Which word is the correct synonym for "intrepid"?

  • Timid
  • Bold
  • Fearful

Choose the word that is spelled correctly:

  • Acommodate
  • Embarrassment
  • Seperate
  • Necessary

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  • Neither boy was at home.
  • Neither of the boys was at home.
  • Neither of the boys were at home.
  • Neither boy were at home.

Select the sentence that uses the correct article:

  • She plays a piano.
  • She plays the piano.
  • She plays piano.

Identify the verb in the sentence: "The cat is sleeping."

  • sleeping
  • cat
  • is sleeping

Choose the sentence that uses the correct conditional tense:

  • If I have time, I will call you.
  • If I would have time, I will call you.
  • If I had time, I will call you.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the gerund after a preposition:

  • She is interested in learning French.
  • She is interested in to learn French.
  • She is interested for learning French.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the modal verb "would" to express a habitual action in the past:

  • I will often go for walks in the park.
  • I used to often go for walks in the park.
  • I would often go for walks in the park.

Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?

  • I had been working for 5 hours when she called.
  • I have been working for 5 hours when she called.
  • I was working for 5 hours when she called.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "She is sitting ___ the table."

  • at
  • on
  • in

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

  • If I was you, I would take the job.
  • If I be you, I would take the job.
  • If I were you, I would take the job.

Which word is the correct antonym for "ecstatic"?

  • Joyful
  • Euphoric
  • Miserable

Choose the correct spelling:

  • receieve
  • receive
  • recieve

Complete the sentence: "I ___ to the movies last night."

  • go
  • went
  • will go

CSR questions

Which of the following actions contribute to reducing a hotel's environmental impact? (choose several answers)

  • Using chemical cleaning products.
  • Installing water-saving showers.
  • Using LED bulbs.
  • Sorting and recycling waste.

Why should a restaurant implement a CSR approach?

  • To improve its brand image.
  • To attract environmentally conscious customers.
  • To reduce costs.
  • All of the above.

To raise awareness of its CSR approach, a restaurant can:

  • Communicate about its actions on social networks.
  • Offer menus highlighting local products
  • Organize cooking workshops for children.
  • All of the above.

The social challenges of CSR in the hospitality and catering industry concern:

  • Employee working conditions.
  • Diversity and equal opportunities.
  • Supporting local initiatives.
  • All of the above.

Responsible sourcing in the restaurant industry means:

  • Buying the cheapest products.
  • Prioritizing local and seasonal products.
  • Working only with international suppliers.

CSR in the hospitality industry is:

  • A legal obligation for all companies in the sector.
  • A voluntary approach aimed at integrating social and environmental concerns.
  • A passing fad with no real impact on business.

To reduce food waste, a hotel can:

  • Better estimate the quantities to be prepared.
  • Donate leftovers to an association.
  • Offer tasting menus.
  • a) and b)

What innovative CSR initiative can be found in the hospitality industry?

  • Zero-waste hotels.
  • Hotels using renewable energy.
  • Hotels offering sustainable tourism experiences.
  • All of the above.

An ecolabel is:

  • A certification that guarantees the quality of a product.
  • A label that certifies compliance with environmental criteria.
  • A mandatory logo for all food products.

The benefits of a CSR approach for a hotel establishment are:

  • Improved brand image.
  • Customer loyalty.
  • Cost reduction.
  • All of the above

Text comprehension

 

SIP, SPARKLE, CELEBRATE: A VERY MOËT CHRISTMAS AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON AT TOWER BRIDGE (United Kingdom)

Four Seasons partners with Moët & Chandon this Christmas in London for a magical pop-up right by Tower Bridge.

This festive season, indulge in the ultimate holiday experience at the Rotunda Bar & Lounge, where magic meets luxury at our exclusive Moët & Chandon Christmas Champagne Pop-Up Bar. Launching on Monday, November 25th, this exciting holiday pop-up is set to be the toast of the season in the City of London.

Step into a world of sparkling opulence, where the timeless elegance of Moët & Chandon champagne takes centre stage. Take in the luxurious Christmas décor while sipping on the House’s signature Grand Vintage 2015 – perfect for every festivity.

Festive Delights Await You

The pop-up will feature a specially curated menu consisting of traditional champagne and exquisite cocktails, all designed to elevate holiday gatherings. With a theme inspired by the glittering joy of the season, every detail has been crafted to create an unforgettable experience.

Whether celebrating with friends or enjoying a cozy evening with family, the pop-up located within Rotunda Bar & Lounge is a superb backdrop for creating cherished holiday memories.

Celebrate in Style

Open daily throughout the holiday season, the Moët & Chandon Christmas Champagne Pop-Up Bar invites guests to raise a glass to the joys of the season.

With every glass of champagne purchased, guests will be treated to a complimentary Maldon Oyster – a delightful pairing that complements the elegance of Moët & Chandon.

The menu will feature Moët & Chandon’s exceptional champagne and champagne cocktails, fantastic for festive cheer. Highlights include the Spiced 75 with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015, and the luxurious Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015 by the glass.

In addition to champagne, the pop-up will also present an exclusive collection of cocktails featuring the finest spirits from Moët Hennessy including Hennessy, SirDavis, and Belvedere. From the warmth of the signature Mulled Punch to the bold flavours of the Winter Espresso Martini, these creations are designed to elevate holiday celebrations.

A Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year in style at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge. On December 31st, from 8pm – 2am, enjoy a glamorous evening filled with unforgettable entertainment, including the vibrant six-piece jazz band Miss Kiddy & The Cads, dazzling flapper dancers, and a DJ to keep the party alive.

Savour a sumptuous feast featuring an impressive selection of indulgent canapés, live cooking stations, and market-style food displays showcasing lobster, oysters, and other gourmet delicacies. To elevate the evening, Moët & Chandon will be present with a curated selection of champagnes and specialty cocktails available for purchase, adding a touch of sparkle to the festivities.

Tickets are £295 per person and can be booked online.

Toast to the holidays at the Moët & Chandon Pop-Up at Rotunda Bar & Lounge, where every sip sparkles with festive magic. Come and raise a glass and let the festive spirit begin!

About Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge offers a unique blend of history and luxury in one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods. With unparalleled hospitality and a commitment to excellence, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers alike. Featuring three distinguished dining outlets, an award-winning spa, and luxurious hotel residences, the hotel provides an unforgettable experience in the heart of London for all guests.

About Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët and elevated to international renown by his descendant, Jean-Remy Moët, who dreamt of “sharing the effervescence of Champagne with the world.” From royal court to red carpet, Studio 54 to Grand Slams, Moët & Chandon has been bringing people together around thrilling, extraordinary moments. With the largest, most diverse vineyards in the region, the House offers a universal & versatile portfolio of champagnes for every occasion and palate. Easy to love, each creation in white and rosé – from the iconic Moët Impérial to the refined Grand Vintage Collection, from the refreshing Moët Ice Impérial to the gentle Nectar Impérial, and the multilayered Collection Impériale, the newest expression of the House’s art of Haute Oenologie – dazzles and delights with a broad spectrum of flavors and aromas to capture the astonishing breadth of its terroir. Through Natura Nostra, Moët & Chandon’s long-term sustainability program, the House works to protect biodiversity in the region and, since 2009, Moët & Chandon also supports philanthropic initiatives through Toast for a Cause. For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has been the champagne of choice to mark both significant events in history and personal celebrations, enhancing each toast with the spark of effervescence.’.

 

Which band will be playing on December the 31st at the pop-up bar?

  • Miss Kiddy & The Cads
  • Kid Cuddy
  • Rotunda Band

When was Moet & Chandon founded?

  • 1643
  • 1743
  • 1843

With which company does Four Seasons partner for this season?

  • Nicolas Feuillatte
  • Moet & Chandon
  • Taittinger

Since when Moet & Chandon supports philantropic actions?

  • 1989
  • 1999
  • 2009

How much are the tickets for the event?

  • £295
  • £395
  • £495

Where is is located?

  • Rotunda Bar & Lounge
  • Plaza Athénée
  • Bristol Bar

With every glass of champagne purchased, what will be the guests treated with?

  • Petrossian caviar
  • Maldon Oyster
  • Beluga Vodka

What is the name of the very special Champagne that will be served during this event?

  • Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
  • Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2005
  • Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 1995

In which hotel is located the Rotunda Bar ?

  • Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
  • Four Seasons Hotel London at Kensington
  • Four Seasons Hotel London at Buckingham

When is the pop-up bar launching?

  • 25th of November
  • 25th of December
  • 25th of January