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Chapter 23: Serving a Meal

Chapter Test Practice

1
How is a family-style meal served?
A)Food is served on each person's plate, and then the plates are brought to the table.
B)Food is placed in serving dishes on the table, and people help themselves and pass the dishes to each other.
C)People order their food from a counter and then the plates are brought to the table.
D)People serve themselves from serving dishes of food that are arranged on a table or counter.
2
Which serving style is easiest for large gatherings?
A)buffet style
B)family style
C)plate service
D)cafeteria style
3
What is a tumbler?
A)a glass with a stem
B)a glass without a stem
C)a glass mug
D)a mug
4
What should you do after you serve yourself at a buffet?
A)serve others
B)wait for someone to take your plate to an eating area
C)take your plate to an eating area
D)stand near the buffet and eat
5
What is one person's tableware arrangement called?
A)utensils
B)flatware
C)dinnerware
D)place setting
6
Which statement about tableware is true?
A)The tableware you need depends on your menu.
B)The tableware you need depends on how formal or casual your meal is.
C)The tableware you need depends on who your guests are.
D)all of the above
7
Which of the following would NOT be considered a table linen?
A)tablecloth
B)place mat
C)drink coaster
D)napkin
8
What is the term for the knives, forks, and spoons for eating?
A)tableware
B)flatware
C)place setting
D)dinnerware
9
Which of the following about place settings is NOT true?
A)The forks go to the left of the dinner plate.
B)The napkin goes to the left of the forks.
C)The blade of the knife should be facing away from the plate.
D)The spoon goes to the right of the dinner knife.
10
What might the smaller plates on the table be used for?
A)dessert
B)salad
C)Bread
D)all of the above
11
What is another term for table manners?
A)etiquette
B)behavior
C)composure
D)decorum
12
Good table manners include which of the following?
A)talking while chewing
B)cutting up the entire meal all at once
C)sipping rather than gulping
D)keeping the napkin on the table while eating
13
Which of the following adds variety to your meal?
A)shapes and sizes
B)flavors
C)Colors
D)all of the above
14
What is the term for an edible decoration that adds a contrasting color, texture, flavor, temperature, or shape to food?
A)appetizer
B)sprig
C)decoration
D)garnish
15
What is NOT generally included on an invitation?
A)guest list
B)R.S.V.P. date
C)Occasion
D)whether food will be served
16
Where should the salad dressing go on a buffet table?
A)near the other sauces
B)near the salad course
C)near the condiments
D)All of the above
17
What should you do if your knife or fork falls to the floor?
A)get one from another table
B)pick it up and wipe it off with your napkin
C)ask for another
D)discretely go get another one
18
What is the purpose of a napkin?
A)To wipe up any spills.
B)To serve as a placemat, if necessary.
C)To serve as a handkerchief, if necessary
D)To blot your mouth in between mouthfuls
19
Which of the following would a courteous guest NOT do?
A)R.S.V.P. on time.
B)arrive late.
C)offer to help serve the food.
D)clean up a drink spill.
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