National Garlic Day Quiz

1. As indicated in the quiz title, garlic was once labeled the "poor man's teriac" (teriac being the Greek word for 'cure-all'). This was because of the many medicinal values of garlic, and the fact that even poor people had access to it. Which of these is garlic NOT good for?

To reduce mucusAs an antibioticBurn treatmentTo regulate blood sugar level

2. What is the Latin name for cultivated garlic?

Allium oschaniniiAllium ampeloprasumAllium cepaAllium sativum

3. It may be beneficial for roses to have garlic planted next to them.

TrueFalse

4. Dreaming about garlic is interpreted as an omen of what?

A friend will invite you to dinner - and it is important that you accept!You will uncover hidden wealth or buried secrets - but it will not be of any benefit!You will soon get ill - eat some garlic to prevent it!The weather will get hot and dry - water your garden well!

5. In medieval Germany it was recommended that you add a bulb of garlic to your wine, if you were afraid that someone might have poisoned it. Why was this, precisely?

It would be socially acceptable to refuse to drink the wine afterwards, as the garlic would ruin the tasteThe garlic would neutralize the poison and the drink would be safePoisoned wine would change colour when garlic was addedIf the bulb floated in the wine, it was poisoned

6. Imam Bayildi, "the imam fainted", is a dish made from eggplant stuffed with onions, tomatoes and garlic, simmered in olive oil. Where does this delicious dish originate from?

MaltaTurkeyGreeceAfghanistan

7. One green herb has been popularly reported to negate "garlic breath", and so you will often find it in recipes that are heavy on garlic. Examples include garlic bread, Imam Bayildi and pistou sauce. Which herb is this?

ParsleyBasilClovesCoriander/cilantro

8. In Scandinavia, it was common to place garlic in a baby's crib to keep away vampires.

TrueFalse

9. An old saying goes that when _______ walked out of the Garden of Eden, onions grew in his right footprints and garlic in the left. What name is missing here?

AdamSatanGodSeth

10. What does garlic grow in?

One cloveOn a plant, hanging offIn a bulb that consists of a number of cloves

11. What region is garlic native to?

AsiaSouth AmericaAfricaAustrailia

12. What country is the largest producer of garlic?

JapanKoreaEuropeChina

13. Garlic has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.

TrueFalse

14. How much dried powdered garlic is equal to one fresh clove?

1/2 teaspoon1/4 teaspoon1 tablespoon1 cup

15. What is garlic claimed to help?

Heart disease and cancerThryroid diseaseHeart murmorsEar aches

16. Garlic is not alleged to help regulate blood sugar levels.

TrueFalse

17. Not only are garlic cloves protected by a layer of skin but a whole head of garlic is also protected by various layers of skin.

TrueFalse

18. Garlic is said to reduce:

Blood pressureCalcium levelsCholesterolIron in blood

Allow Karma Experience/Karma Group related brands to communicate with me via sms/e-mail/call during and after your submission on this questionnaire.

Karma Group and Karma Group related brands are in the business of creating unforgettable memories for our customers. We work tirelessly to make dreams come true. Looking after the personal data you share with us is an important part of this and we want you to be confident that your data is safe and secure. Your data will only be used to offer you a better and more fulfilling holiday experience. See the Karma Group website for more information about how we do this. Our promise to you is that we will never share your data with a third party and can assure you that we have secure and robust processes in place to make sure that we keep this promise. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here.