Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day Quiz

Why do we celebrate shrove Tuesday?

• To mark the beginning of Lent

• To celebrate Easter

• To have a pancake race

• To use up eggs and fats before Lent

What is the traditional topping for English style pancakes?

• Honey and nuts

• Cheese

• Lemon and sugar

• Maple syrup and chocolate spread

What are Scottish pancakes often called in some parts of Scotland?

• Pancake

• Crepes

• Drop scone

• Froze

What is the traditional way of cooking Crempogs in Scotland?

• On a cast iron bake stone griddle

• In the oven

• In a frying pan

• On a barbecue grill

What is a common feature of Pancake Day celebrations across the UK?

• Egg hunt

• Street parade

• Pancake races

• Fireworks display

Where is one of the most famous pancake races held in the UK?

• London

• Liverpool

• Manchester

• Buckinghamshire

What is the traditional role of the eldest unmarried daughter in Northern Ireland during Pancake Day?

• Eat the first pancake

• Serve the pancakes

• Cook all the pancakes

• Toss the first pancake

What is the purpose of shrove Tuesday in relation to Lent?

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To use up ingredients before fasting

• To prepare for a feast

• To give up something