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Testyour knowledge of Presidential eating and drinking.

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1.

The food in the Roosevelt White House, which Lauren Shapiro writes about in this week’s magazine, was so dismal that the New York Times ran a headline in 1937 that read “Same Menu Four Days Palls on Roosevelt.” What was the menu that palled on him?
- A.
  
  Turkey and stuffing
- B.
  
  Liver and string beans
- C.
  
  Beef and potatoes
- D.
  
  Chicken and dumplings
Correct Answer
B. Liver and string beans

Explanation
The food that palled on Roosevelt was liver and string beans, as mentioned in the New York Times headline in 1937.

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2.

In 1934, the Times declared a dish called Turkey Supreme “the ultimate in flavor.” Which is the proper description of this delicacy?
- A.
  
  Diced turkey topped with a fried egg and light layer of tomato sauce
- B.
  
  Diced turkey layered with refried beans, salsa, and American cheese, then baked
- C.
  
  Diced turkey mixed with nuts, whipped cream, crushed pineapple, and mayonnaise, then frozen
- D.
  
  Diced turkey served as a parfait with yogurt, potatoes, and grapes
Correct Answer
C. Diced turkey mixed with nuts, whipped cream, crushed pineapple, and mayonnaise, then frozen

Explanation
Believe it.

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3.

Zingers, a Twinkie-like snack cake, are produced by a Hostess-owned company named after which First Lady known for feeding her guests well?
- A.
  
  Lady Bird Johnson
- B.
  
  Dolley Madison
- C.
  
  Sarah Polk
- D.
  
  Lucretia Garfield
Correct Answer
B. Dolley Madison

Explanation
The company, which was founded in 1937, nearly eighty years after her death, uses an alternate spelling of her name.

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4.

Which President, known for keeping a steady diary, wrote that “five or six small crackers and a glass of water give me a sumptuous dinner”?
- A.
  
  George Washington
- B.
  
  John Quincy Adams
- C.
  
  Zachary Taylor
- D.
  
  Andrew Johnson
Correct Answer
B. John Quincy Adams

Explanation
Read the diary entry.

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5.

President Nixon said that during law school he ate what every day for breakfast?
- A.
  
  A jelly donut
- B.
  
  A hard-boiled egg
- C.
  
  White bread with ketchup
- D.
  
  A Milky Way bar
Correct Answer
D. A Milky Way bar

Explanation
Watch him remember what he ate in his frugal law school years, “to the devastation of my teeth and the prosperity of my dentist,” in his interview with Frank Gannon.

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6.

What does Nancy Pelosi, according to a piece on her in New York magazine, frequently eat for breakfast, as well as for snacks and to supplement “whatever an aide hands her for dinner”?
- A.
  
  PowerBars
- B.
  
  A bagel with cream cheese
- C.
  
  Cold pizza
- D.
  
  Chocolate ice cream
Correct Answer
D. Chocolate ice cream

Explanation
Read the piece.

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7.

Which Presidential candidate, who popularized the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," was said to run a “hard cider campaign”?
- A.
  
  Andrew Jackson
- B.
  
  James K. Polk
- C.
  
  William Henry Harrison
- D.
  
  Ulysses S. Grant
Correct Answer
C. William Henry Harrison

Explanation
William Henry Harrison, the presidential candidate who popularized the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," was said to run a "hard cider campaign." This refers to his campaign strategy of presenting himself as a man of the people, emphasizing his humble background and portraying himself as someone who enjoyed drinking hard cider, a popular and inexpensive alcoholic beverage at the time. This strategy helped to appeal to the common voters and portray Harrison as relatable and down-to-earth.

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8.

Match the President to his favorite dessert, according to “All the President's Pastries,” by Roland Mesnier, a pastry chef who spent twenty-five years in the White House. Chocolate mousse Yogurt tarts with fresh fruit Crème brûlée and hot soufflés Classic American cake with ice cream
- A.
  
  George H. W. Bush; Ronald Reagan; George W. Bush; Jimmy Carter
- B.
  
  Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; Ronald Reagan; George W. Bush
- C.
  
  Ronald Reagan; Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush
- D.
  
  George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan
Correct Answer
C. Ronald Reagan; Jimmy Carter; George H. W. Bush; George W. Bush

Explanation
According to "All the President's Pastries" by Roland Mesnier, Ronald Reagan's favorite dessert was chocolate mousse, Jimmy Carter's favorite was yogurt tarts with fresh fruit, George H. W. Bush's favorite was crème brûlée and hot soufflés, and George W. Bush's favorite was a classic American cake with ice cream.

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9.

According to Bill Clinton’s medical report that was released during the 1992 campaign, which of the following is the former President allergic to?
- A.
  
  Wheat
- B.
  
  Peanuts
- C.
  
  Dairy
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Dairy

Explanation
Clinton’s doctor said he had shown “moderate reactions to house dust, mold spores, cat dander, weed pollen, grass pollens, beef, and milk.” In Mesnier’s book, he added wheat flour and chocolate to the list.

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10.

Match the President to his drink of choice. Dirty martini Daiquiri Bourbon Nonalcoholic beer
- A.
  
  Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy
- B.
  
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush
- C.
  
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Harry S. Truman; John F. Kennedy; George W. Bush
- D.
  
  John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; Franklin Delano Roosevelt; George W. Bush
Correct Answer
B. Franklin Delano Roosevelt; John F. Kennedy; Harry S. Truman; George W. Bush

Explanation
The correct answer matches each president with their drink of choice. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is known for enjoying a Dirty Martini, John F. Kennedy favored a Daiquiri, Harry S. Truman preferred Bourbon, and George W. Bush drank nonalcoholic beer.

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11.

Tests of the soil in Michelle Obama’s White House garden revealed which of the following in quantities high enough to get media attention but low enough to be harmless?
- A.
  
  Asbestos
- B.
  
  Lead
- C.
  
  Bacteria
- D.
  
  Anthrax
Correct Answer
B. Lead

Explanation
The tests conducted on the soil in Michelle Obama's White House garden revealed high quantities of lead. This information gained media attention because lead is a harmful substance, especially when present in high levels. However, the quantities found were low enough to be considered harmless.

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12.

Calvin Coolidge kept chickens in a patch of the White House grounds that Teddy Roosevelt had used for what?
- A.
  
  Playing bocce
- B.
  
  Shooting game
- C.
  
  Growing mint
- D.
  
  Raising pigs
Correct Answer
C. Growing mint

Explanation
Roosevelt was a fan of mint juleps, made from the garden’s stock. It is rumored that the chicken served in the Coolidge White House had an unusual flavor.

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13.

The first state dinner, as we use the term today, occurred in 1874, when Ulysses S. Grant invited the head of the Sandwich Islands to dine at the White House. What would we be more likely to call the Sandwich Islands today?
- A.
  
  The Virgin Islands
- B.
  
  The Marshall Islands
- C.
  
  Indonesia
- D.
  
  Hawaii
Correct Answer
D. Hawaii

Explanation
The correct answer is Hawaii. The question is asking what the Sandwich Islands would be called today. The Sandwich Islands is an old name for Hawaii, so the answer is Hawaii.

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14.

Which reality-television show did the couple that crashed a state dinner at the White House in 2009 later appear on?
- A.
  
  “Top Chef”
- B.
  
  “Dancing with the Stars”
- C.
  
  “The Real Housewives of D.C.”
- D.
  
  “Sarah Palin’s Alaska”
Correct Answer
C. “The Real Housewives of D.C.”

Explanation
The couple that crashed a state dinner at the White House in 2009 later appeared on "The Real Housewives of D.C."

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15.

In the film “The American President,” the President, played by Michael Douglas, invites Annette Bening’s character to a state dinner in honor of whom?
- A.
  
  The President of France
- B.
  
  The President of Mexico
- C.
  
  The Prime Minister of England
- D.
  
  The Prime Minister of China
Correct Answer
A. The President of France

Explanation
In the film "The American President," the President invites Annette Bening's character to a state dinner in honor of the President of France.

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16.

After this year’s state dinner, guests were treated to a performance by whom?
- A.
  
  Bruce Springsteen
- B.
  
  Beyoncé
- C.
  
  Bob Dylan
- D.
  
  Jay-Z
Correct Answer
B. Beyoncé

Explanation
After this year's state dinner, the guests were treated to a performance by Beyoncé.

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White House Food

The food in the Roosevelt White House, which Lauren Shapiro writes about in this week’s magazine, was so dismal that the New York Times ran a headline in 1937 that read “Same Menu Four Days Palls on Roosevelt.” What was the menu that palled on him?

In 1934, the Times declared a dish called Turkey Supreme “the ultimate in flavor.” Which is the proper description of this delicacy?

Zingers, a Twinkie-like snack cake, are produced by a Hostess-owned company named after which First Lady known for feeding her guests well?

Which President, known for keeping a steady diary, wrote that “five or six small crackers and a glass of water give me a sumptuous dinner”?

President Nixon said that during law school he ate what every day for breakfast?

What does Nancy Pelosi, according to a piece on her in New York magazine, frequently eat for breakfast, as well as for snacks and to supplement “whatever an aide hands her for dinner”?

Which Presidential candidate, who popularized the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," was said to run a “hard cider campaign”?

Match the President to his favorite dessert, according to “All the President's Pastries,” by Roland Mesnier, a pastry chef who spent twenty-five years in the White House. Chocolate mousse Yogurt tarts with fresh fruit Crème brûlée and hot soufflés Classic American cake with ice cream

According to Bill Clinton’s medical report that was released during the 1992 campaign, which of the following is the former President allergic to?

Match the President to his drink of choice. Dirty martini Daiquiri Bourbon Nonalcoholic beer

Tests of the soil in Michelle Obama’s White House garden revealed which of the following in quantities high enough to get media attention but low enough to be harmless?

Calvin Coolidge kept chickens in a patch of the White House grounds that Teddy Roosevelt had used for what?

The first state dinner, as we use the term today, occurred in 1874, when Ulysses S. Grant invited the head of the Sandwich Islands to dine at the White House. What would we be more likely to call the Sandwich Islands today?

Which reality-television show did the couple that crashed a state dinner at the White House in 2009 later appear on?

In the film “The American President,” the President, played by Michael Douglas, invites Annette Bening’s character to a state dinner in honor of whom?

After this year’s state dinner, guests were treated to a performance by whom?