The Oyster Is Your World Quiz

January 10 is National Oyster Rockefeller Day – a day on which lovers of the exquisite seafood dish celebrate its history – and indeed the history of the oyster itself (which stretches back some 180 million years!) These days of course, oysters are a bona fide delicacy – whether you shuck them at home – or enjoy them in one of our fine dining venues around the world! 


Win a USD 100 voucher to spend on your next fine-dining experience with Karma – featuring oysters of course! The names of 3 lucky winners will be announced on 25 January across all Karma Group and Karma Concierge social media channels.

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    1. The Dish 'Oysters Rockefeller' Is Most Commonly Served Topped With What?

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    2. Which goddess from Greek mythology emerged from the sea on an oyster shell?

    3. There are no such things as male and female oysters.

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    4. The largest oysters can grow up to three feet long in shell length. Which is the largest pearl-producing oyster?

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    5. Of the options listed, which is the most necessary ingredient for an oyster to produce a pearl?

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    6. How long does it take for oysters to reach their maturity?

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    7. Which is one ingredient used in the mainly North American culinary dish called "Rocky Mountain oysters"?

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    8. One oyster can clean a whole bathtub of water, every day.

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    9. Which famous writer once said "He was a bold man, that first eat an oyster"?

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    10. The city of Colchester in Essex, England, hosts an Oyster Festival each October. The local people are adamant that "Colchester Natives" are the best oysters in the world. Which King of England granted Colchester the fishing rights to its oyster beds, under the terms of a Royal Charter, way back in 1189?

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    11. For centuries, the Sulu Archipelago was renowned for the quality of the pearls found there. Which modern-day country is the Sulu Archipelago part of?

    12. According to Samuel Butler, in his "Dyet's Dry Dinner" of 1599, when should one not eat an oyster?

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    13. What is the world record for most oysters shucked in 1 minute?

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    14. 3 of these are kinds of oysters, the other was the first officially recognized world chess champion (1886-1894).

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    15. How many essential amino acids does an Oyster contain?

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    17 Comments

    1. I don’t eat oysters from their shells, but I do eat smoked oysters. Had fun trying to get the right answers.

    2. I’m frankly partial towards pearls and anything to do with pearly associations, thanks to a very special relation on the web so obviously I enjoyed learning more about the world being our oyster! Thank you so much Karma for opening up all your new places in the world for our visiting/ vacationing pleasures and at the same time, educating us with fun facts that we absolutely enjoy!

      1. Yes, pearls are absolutely beautiful!! And so fascinating to learn how they come to be. 🙂
        Thank you for your encouraging and kind words, Susan. We hope to see you at a Karma resort soon!

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