Part 2 — Answer key

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1. Which of these is the most traditional hot breakfast drink in many Western countries?
   Coffee
2. The word "breakfast" originally referred to a late-night snack eaten just before going to sleep.
   False
3. You want a quick, no-cook breakfast that is naturally high in protein and will keep you satisfied. Which option is the best choice?
   Plain Greek yogurt
4. A typical continental breakfast at a hotel usually features items like pastries, bread, fruit, and coffee, rather than cooked meats and eggs.
   True
5. You are writing a menu description and want to mention the country where the croissant first originated before it became a French icon. Which country should you name?
   Austria
6. In diner terminology, eggs ordered "sunny side up" are fried on one side only so the yolk stays visible and runny on top.
   True
7. Compared with regular yogurt, plain Greek yogurt typically contains more protein per serving because it is strained to remove liquid whey.
   True
8. Surveys in many countries show that which meal is most commonly skipped by adults during a busy workweek?
   Breakfast
9. You are visiting friends in China and your host offers you a warm bowl of congee for breakfast. What are you most likely being served?
   Rice porridge often served with savory toppings
10. You are planning a breakfast that will keep you full until lunch and want to focus on complex carbohydrates rather than mostly sugar. Which of these are good complex carbohydrate choices for breakfast? Select all that apply.
    Steel-cut oats; Whole grain toast; Quinoa porridge
11. For tender scrambled eggs, professional cooks often recommend using very high heat so the eggs set quickly.
    False
12. Your overnight oats turned out very thick and pasty, and you want them creamier next time without cooking them. What is the best adjustment to try first?
    Increase the amount of milk or liquid you soak them in
13. An office worker wants to improve digestion and increase fiber at breakfast. Which choice is the best fit?
    Oatmeal topped with berries and ground flaxseed
14. Shakshuka is a breakfast dish of eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce that traces its origins to North Africa.
    True
15. You book a budget hotel that advertises a "free continental breakfast." What should you reasonably expect to find in the morning?
    A light spread of pastries, bread, fruit, and drinks
16. Breakfast cereal was originally invented as a sugary treat for children.
    False
17. You are ordering a traditional Japanese-style breakfast at a ryokan. Which of these choices best matches what you are likely to be served?
    Grilled fish with rice, miso soup, and pickles
18. Arrange these steps to brew a pot of French press coffee for breakfast, from first to last.
    Correct order: Heat water and let it cool slightly → Add coarse ground coffee to the empty French press → Pour hot water over the grounds and stir gently → Place the lid with plunger on top and let the coffee steep → Slowly press the plunger down and serve the coffee
19. You are at a formal hotel breakfast with colleagues, and your plate is served before anyone else’s. What is the most appropriate thing to do?
    Wait until everyone is served or the host invites you to begin
20. A café in London advertises a traditional "full English breakfast." Which items are typically part of this meal? Select all that apply.
    Sausages; Grilled tomatoes; Baked beans
21. You are traveling in Mexico and want to try a classic savory breakfast. The menu describes a dish of tortilla chips simmered in salsa and topped with cheese and sometimes eggs or beans. Which dish is this?
    Tortilla chips simmered in salsa and topped with cheese and eggs
22. Someone with type 2 diabetes wants a breakfast that keeps blood sugar steadier and provides lasting energy. Which option is the best choice?
    Vegetable omelet with avocado
23. You are adjusting a pour-over coffee recipe for breakfast, but your brew tastes sour and under-extracted. Which single change is most likely to improve extraction and balance the flavor?
    Grind the coffee finer