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Explore the fascinating world of donuts with the 'Donut Trivia' quiz! Dive into the history, cultural variations, and iconic references of donuts, assessing your knowledge on its invention, terminology, and notable mentions in popular culture.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who invented the Donut?

    • A.

      Rover Miller

    • B.

      Thomas Hardy

    • C.

      Handson Gregory

    Correct Answer
    C. Handson Gregory
    Explanation
    Handson Gregory is credited with inventing the donut.

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  • 2. 

    What year was the donut invented?

    • A.

      1747

    • B.

      1748

    • C.

      1855

    • D.

      1847

    Correct Answer
    D. 1847
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1847. This is the year when the donut was invented.

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  • 3. 

    In Scotland, people refer to Donuts as "Dough-rings"

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Scotland, the term "Dough-rings" is used to refer to Donuts. This suggests that the statement is true.

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  • 4. 

    The spelling "Donut" arrived in...

    • A.

      1905

    • B.

      1914

    • C.

      1900

    Correct Answer
    C. 1900
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1900. This is because the spelling "Donut" first appeared in the year 1900.

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  • 5. 

    A father from a tv show adored donuts in every single way. His name was _____ _______

    Correct Answer
    Homer Simpson, homer, homer simpson, simpson, homer Simpson , Homer simpson
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Homer Simpson" because it is the name of the father character from a popular TV show who loves donuts. The variations of the name provided (homer, homer simpson, simpson, homer Simpson, Homer simpson) all refer to the same character and are acceptable answers.

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  • 6. 

    The donut was a dutch invention. In dutch, the donut was actually called a oliekoek, or in English, an  ___ ____

    Correct Answer
    Oil cake, oil cake
    Explanation
    The donut was originally called an "oliekoek" in Dutch, which translates to "oil cake" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "oil cake, oil cake".

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  • 7. 

    Where was the Donut made?

    • A.

      Germany

    • B.

      Indonesia

    • C.

      Mali

    • D.

      America

    • E.

      England

    Correct Answer
    D. America
    Explanation
    The Donut was made in America.

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  • 8. 

    My friend's Great Great Grandpa's friends, friends friends uncle made the Donut

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that the friend's Great Great Grandpa's friend's friend's uncle made the donut. Since there is no additional information or context provided, we can assume that this statement is true. However, without further details, it is difficult to verify the accuracy of this statement.

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  • 9. 

    Write another way of writing Donut ________

    Correct Answer
    Doughnut, doughnut
  • 10. 

    What fillings are commonly used in a donut?

    • A.

      Custard, Jam, Fruit

    • B.

      Ranch, pizza sauce, custard

    • C.

      Jam, fruit, ketchup

    • D.

      Cheese, ketchup, ranch

    Correct Answer
    A. Custard, Jam, Fruit
    Explanation
    The filling that could be in a donut is custard, jam, and fruit. Donuts can be filled with a variety of sweet fillings, and custard, jam, and fruit are popular choices. Custard provides a creamy and rich texture, while jam adds a sweet and fruity flavor. The addition of fruit adds freshness and a burst of natural sweetness. This combination of fillings creates a delicious and satisfying treat.

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  • 11. 

    A doughnut tends to have a ____ in the middle of it. Most donuts are very sweet. Doughnuts are deep _____ and then glazed.

    Correct Answer
    hole, fried
    Explanation
    A doughnut tends to have a hole in the middle of it, which is a characteristic feature of most doughnuts. Additionally, most doughnuts are deep-fried and then glazed, which contributes to their delicious taste.

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  • 12. 

    The largest donut weighed 1.7 ____

    Correct Answer
    tons
    Explanation
    The given question states that the largest donut weighed 1.7 tons. This means that the weight of the donut is 1.7 tons.

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