Unit 7: Quiz 1

Question 1

A group of performers that sing and play Mexican-style songs

Answer 1

Mariachis

Question 2

A gaily decorated crock or papier-mache figure filled with small toys, candy, etc., and suspended above, so that blindfolded children may break it or knock it down with sticks and scramble for the contents. Used especially for birthdays and Christmas festivals.

Answer 2

pinata

Question 3

The common denominator for all entertaining occasions is

Answer 3

food

Question 4

If you are planning an evening in which guests will be mostly conversing, you should limit the number of guests to

Answer 4

10

Question 5

_______ provide continuity to an event.

Answer 5

Themes

Question 6

_________ invitations are always hand written, engraved, or thermographed on white or cream paper.

Answer 6

Formal

Question 7

In order, list the six steps of planning to entertain

Answer 7

guest list, invitation, menu, decorations, activity or entertainment, schedule everything

Question 8

The food selection of a party is based on what three things?

Answer 8

The type of party, the number of guests, and who you invited

Question 9

A light, sweet bun or roll made with eggs, yeast, and butter.

Answer 9

brioche

Question 10

A young woman making her formal entrance into society.

Answer 10

debutante

Question 11

An appropriate number of guests for a formal dinner party is

Answer 11

10 - 12

Question 12

Define brunch

Answer 12

An informal meal between 10 and 12

Question 13

The traditional tea time is between

Answer 13

4:30 and 5:30

Question 14

What is the price range for an average bridal shower gift?

Answer 14

5 - 20.

Question 15

How can you eliminate the boredom of repetition in your party giving?

Answer 15

By keeping a journal of previous parties

Question 16

What time is best for a formal dinner party?

Answer 16

Between 5 and 8

Question 17

The two priorities for the guest quarters are that they be

Answer 17

clean and private

Question 18

How can you as the host make sure that the guest bedroom is comfortable and will satisfy your guest?

Answer 18

Test it

Question 19

What kind of bed is ideal for a guest bedroom?

Answer 19

A twin bed

Question 20

List five essentials for a guest bedroom.

Answer 20

Mirror, Clock, Tissues, Garbage can, Good lighting

Question 21

List five essentials for a guest bathroom.

Answer 21

Towels, New soaps, Hand cream, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash

Question 22

As a houseguest, you should be

Answer 22

helpful, courteous, prompt, and cordial

Question 23

When is a thank-you note necessary?

Answer 23

Overnight stays, a meal, or an occasion at which you were the guest of honor

Question 24

Dinner

Answer 24

two hours after the meal

Question 25

Lunch

Answer 25

30 minutes after the meal

Question 26

Drop-in visit:

Answer 26

30 minutes total