QUIZ 2: ARGENTINA

NAME: __________________________________
I. DIRECTIONS : Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
______1. The day Melinisa are celebrated. A. Merienda
______2. A specialized metal straw that also functions as a sieve. B. Medialuna
______3. Slightly firmer consistency than soft serve with creamy, silky C. Argentina
texture. D. Empanada
______4. A light meal in the middle of the afternoon or before dinner. E. Mate
______5. It translates to ‘cheers’ during raising glasses. F. May 3rd
______6. Largest exporter of wine G. Bombilla
______7. A cheap and portable meal H. May 25th
______8. National method of cooking outdoor I. Asado
______9. National drink of Argentina J. Helado
______10. Translate to “half-moon’ K. Salud
L. Croissant

II. DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answer from the following questions. Write the letter of your
corresponding answer in the space provided.
______1. It is an energizing tea-like beverage is a national pastime.
A. Social gathering B. Invitations C. Sunday family lunch D. Sharing mate
______2. Chimchurri is Argentina’s counterpart of what dish?
A. Salsa B. Ketchup C. Pesto D. Guacamole
______3. Argentine people have a reputation for their love of eating. Specifically, what day’s meal is
considered the most significant meal of the week?
A. Tuesday Lunch B. Sunday Dinner C. Monday Dinner D. Sunday Lunch
______4. What is the official language of Argentina?
A. Spanish B. Latin C. English D. Portuguese
______5. Which is true about Argentine’s typical meal time?
A. Merienda are taken between 8 am and 10 am.
B. It is common to eat dinner at 9 pm, or even later on weekends.
C. It is okay to drink wine early in the morning.
D. Lunch is taken between 4 pm and 5 pm.
______6. What is Argentine’s staple food?
A. Mutton B. Lamb C. Trout D. Beef
______7. What is the correct term for MAAM?
A. Museo Arquelogia de Alta Montana C. Museo Arquelogia Montana
B. Museo de Arquelogia Alta Montana D. Museo de Alta Montana
______8. What are popular cooking methods used in Argentine cuisine?
A. Grilling, frying, pan frying, roasting C. Grilling, baking, braising, frying
B. Braising, baking, steaming, deep-frying D. Frying, steaming, stir-frying, baking
______9. Which is true about Argentine’s palette?
A. They love anything spicy. C. Exotic food are part of their diet.
B. Light meals are their preference. D. They have conservative palette.
______10. Which of the following is the Argentine’s table manners EXCEPT:
A. Using a toothpick in public is considered bad manners.
B. Eating on public transport is seen as poor etiquette.
C. They say Salute during raising of glasses.
D. They eat with a knife in the right hand and a fork in the left hand.
______11. What do you call the official currency in Argentina?
A. Argentine Dollars B. Argentine Peso C. Argentine Euro D. Argentine Money
______12. It is a commonly centered on sharing a meal in Argentina
A. Social gathering B. Invitations C. Sunday family lunch D. Sharing mate
______13. It is generally a symbol of friendship.
A. Social gathering B. Invitations C. Sunday family lunch D. birthday
______14. Argentine’s love this desert which translate to “candy of milk”.
A. Leche flan B. Puto Leche C. Dulce de Leche D. Dulce de batata
______15. Pastiletos is a pastry which are typically ______, while the center is filled with quince or sweet
potato preserve (dulce).
A. Circle-shaped B. Moon-shaped C. Heart-shaped D. Star-shaped
Key to corrections
I. MATCHING TYPE
1. F
2. G
3. J
4. A
5. K
6. C
7. D
8. I
9. E
10. B
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. D.
2. C
3.D
4.A
5B
6D
7A
8C
9D
10 C
11 B
12 A.
13 B
14.C.
15. D.