Title: A Chocolate Quiz
1A Chocolate Quiz
- For those who think they know their chocolate!
2Cacao grows best
- Under the shade of taller trees
- In cleared areas, in plenty of sun
- On hillsides
Answer Under the shade of taller trees.
3Which country grows the most cacao today?
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Ivory Coast
Answer Ivory Coast . The livelihood of
half the countrys people is directly or
indirectly tied to cacao production.
4Q. Which country processes the most cacao?
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Belgium
Answer The Netherlands .
But they consume a bit less, per capita, than the
U.S.
5Which country consumes the most chocolate per
capita?
- The U.S.
- Switzerland
- Mexico
Answer The Swiss more than 24 pounds per
person per year.
6Q. Who was the Baby Ruth candy bar named for?
- President Grover Clevelands daughter
- The granddaughter of the companys president
- The baseball player
Answer All three answers have been suggested,
but the fact is, no one knows for sure.
7What fictional character said, "Life is like a
box of chocolates"?
- Willy Wonka
- Forrest Gump
- Pollyanna
Answer Forrest Gump
8For which holiday do Americans spend the most on
candy?
- Valentines Day
- Easter
- Mothers Day
Answer Valentines Day about 1 billion!
9Theobromine, a substance found in cacao, is used
to treat what medical problem?
- Headaches
- Constipation
- High blood pressure
Answer High blood pressure it dilates the
arteries.
10Q. What are cacao seeds traded on the world
market called today?
- Cacao
- Cocoa
- Coca
- Answer A. Cocoa