Last updated on December 24th, 2012
BECAUSE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS AROUND THE CORNER, I’ve put together a multiple-choice Presidential Quiz. But instead of typical history-book-type questions, this quiz deals with food and garden trivia:
To take the quiz, click the “Take Our Quiz Now” button, just answer the questions. After you submit your answers, you’ll be given a score. The first 3 people to score 100% will receive a bag of fragrant Narcissus bulbs. Another winner, chosen at random regardless of score, will also receive a bag of bulbs.
Answers will be revealed and winners will be announced on election day: Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Ready to play? Here we go-go:
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Marilyn says
Kevin, I had to guess at just aout everything! I’m a true dummy! 🙁 But it was fun. 🙂
pennifer says
I researched a number of those answers and was surprised to do so poorly. I wonder about the accuracy of the interwebs. I was using the White House website, so hoped that would be a boost for accuracy!
David says
I pushed the wrong button and did not even fill out one question before getting a score of 0.
Marjean Cline says
This is a tough one! Interesting, though. Jefferson is my favorite “gardening” president!
badger gardener says
What a fun idea. I knew less than half so must have had some lucky guesses as I finished w/ a 69%. GOTV!!!
Allison K says
69%….. Lots of interesting questions that now I’m going to do some research to find out more information. I do love that Michelle Obama has revived the White House garden and given a lot of support to growing your own food and teaching kids about gardening!
Anne B says
Fun! Lousy score, but fun.
Billie says
I would like to know which ones I missed – can you post the answer post contest please?’
Pat G. says
Quiz Completed
Thank you for completing this quiz.
You scored 92%! Yes Kevin, which one did I miss? Perfect time for a quiz like this.
David says
I am almost sure I missed the George Washington’s meal habits. I picked ‘wooden teeth’. But I did had fun doing the quiz, 🙂 Thanks, Kevin.
Dennis R says
92%? which one(s) did i get wrong?
David Dove says
This was fun! I was surprised that I knew/guessed the majority correctly without research (“wooden teeth” – for example) – but after researching this I learned quite a bit more. History is fascinating. Thanks for putting this together Kevin.
Barbara S says
85%
The quiz was really fun! Thanks Kevin. I love historical trivia!
Enjay says
I scored a 92%. I suspect I got the one wrong about the wooden teeth.
Brenda Johnson says
Oh I didn’t do well at ALL!!!!! Yikes!
Heather O'Shaughnessy says
Awesome…I guessed at most.
Woody says
Fun. Love your posts
kim says
54%
Carol says
I got 92%. Fun. I guessed on many but I realized I had actually toured several of the Presidents’ homes and loved their gardens. Jefferson’s was wonderful.
Denise in Colorado says
77%! Guess I’m average! Wondering about the wooden teeth one too! Fun for election week, I will be happy when it is over! No more ads! 😉
Jan says
I had to look up some of the questions. I love Google. Have to say I learned something today. Thanks I had fun!
Charley Le Chein says
Interesting quiz, Guess I need to research earlier American Presidents. Thanks for my morning wakeup call, usually its the dog. Have a wonderful day, and give to aide to those in the Northeast of you can.
Maribeth says
didn’t score well, but great fun!
Melodae says
Quiz Completed
Thank you for completing this quiz.
You scored 92%!
Which one(s) did I miss? Will we be able to find out after Tuesday?
Pauline Guzek says
I did poorly 54% and am anxious to see the results. I didn’t do any research on any of my answers, therefore, my poor results!
Deborah Rosen says
I missed one! Not bad – I guess having lived in DC for five years taught me more than I thought. But now I want to get out my First Ladies’ Cook Book and old White House Cook Book and while away the afternoon reading old recipes.
Annette Falkevitz says
Kevin, What fun this little quiz was! I got 62% and that was because I am over 62 and having to forget things to make room for more info!! Will be interested in seeing the answers.
Melissa Horton says
69% I guessed at 4, I think…I look forward to seeing the correct answers.
Oriane says
92%
This was a lot of fun. Kudos for great questions, you are fabulous.
Sue S says
Great Idea – good fun!
Pat McLain says
scored 92% ! better than I thought, LOL, since I had to guess at some of them……Jefferson has to be my favorite, because he was such an avid gardener…with Washington coming in 2nd….
Jennifer says
85%! I surprised me! This was fun. Thank you!
Sophie says
Neat quiz! I researched some of these and learned many things. Loved reading correspondence between Mrs. Roosevelt and Queen of England after the royal couple’s US visit.
Lori jones says
I had help(google) and still did not do well.!!! LOL made a 77%
Would love to know the correct answers!
Betsy Naselli says
I had to guess at most of them, so I guess 62 isn’t too too bad- but, I too would like to see the correct answers. Thanks for a fun election- time quiz.
Mark Ward says
Yea!
Thank you for completing this quiz.
You scored 100%!
Erin says
Back to history class for me…
Naomi S. says
Gee, I guess with a score below 70% I’d better go study some American history! Especially if I’m going to go on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, like I keep saying. They ask some presidential questions every now and then. But what fun, anyway! Thanks, Kevin!
Helen Dolan says
Love these questions, especially since I scored well!
Sara says
Lots of fun! 92% Couldn’t read all of #15 question… seemed cut of????
Please post answers because I thought I got them all right. Everyone seems to think Wooden teeth is not the answer but he did have wooden teeth. Thanks for a very interesting idea.
Georgette Tefoe says
92% Oh no I’ll have to wait until election day to find out which one I got wrong…….maybe
Washington’s wooden teeth
Judy says
100% part luck!!! that was fun! thanks so much for all the cool info in this quiz!
kathleen says
Kevin, this was a fun quiz. Like most everyone else, I did guess on most of these, but still scored an 85%. I too, would like to see the answers please!
~kathleen
Arlene Bice says
A fun quiz. Will be interested in seeing the final answers. Thought I knew more than I did.
Audrey says
92% correct. I homeschooled my children, so it must have stuck with me (for the most part).
Julie S says
I guessed…but it was fun…made me want to know the answers to these questions!!
Dale says
100%, but I verified a couple of the answers before submitting the quiz. I thought the one about Washington’s teeth was a trick one because recent research has found the following:
” A forensic anthropologist from the University of Pittsburgh came to the dental museum, which is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, to supervise laser scans on one of the four known sets of Washington’s dentures. The dentures are made from gold, ivory, lead, human and animal teeth (horse and donkey teeth were common components).”
The only reason I had a clue about the wooden dentures myth was from reading the clever children’s book, George Washington’s Teeth by Deborah Chandra, which I highly recommend for all ages. Can you tell I’m a retired elementary school media specialist?
Victoria says
I got 92% and I KNOW Washington did NOT have wooden teeth 🙂 Fun quiz – thanks! 🙂
Marilou says
I was disappointed in my performance. I got 85%. I should have done better. I did not do any research; however I think it is a poor excuse as I have always had an interest in historical data. Ah, well so be it!
Donna says
77% … Pleased that I did so well since I didn’t even try to look anything up. Just guessed at the ones I didn’t know 🙂
OR SSS says
A humiliating D. But eager for the answers to this clever quiz. I’m just sorry I knew the answers to questions re presidents I could care less about.
Janet B. says
Very fun! Looking forward to the answers so I can see which ones I got right and which ones I got wrong! Thanks Kevin!!!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Janet B. – Thanks for playing! The answers — and my boo-boo’s — are posted here.
Judi Oldridge says
I do know for a fact that George Washington’s false teeth were made of bone, not wood. That is why I did not choose that answer. I really thought it was a trick question!!! Great fun, tho!!!
Melglid says
92 percent…post post post the answers!
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