A quiz for both longtime readers and eaters
Many of you have been reading my articles for a while. Reading? Yes. But have you learned anything? In my very first article I told you that, “I’ll be writing about the food and restaurant areas that you want to know, areas that are interesting or areas that I think you need to know (the teacher in me).” What I hope is that you “know” more now that you did when you began reading. Shall we see? I taught for years and I hated teaching without testing. Because this is your first quiz, I will be gentle. 1. Dessert on an a la carte menu is a. Priced separately b. Served with ice cream c. Included in the price d. Displayed on a dessert cart 2. The wait staff should pour beverages a. On the left with the left hand b. On the right with the left hand c. On the right with the right hand d. On the left with the right hand. 3. Potentially hazardous food should be kept out of the temperature danger zone, which is a. O to 100 degrees Fahrenheit .
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