Cuisine of the Enlightenment

Who was known as the Sun King?

• King Louis XIV

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

What century is referred to as the Age of Enlightenment?

• 16th century

• 19th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

What was Moliere's real name?

• Jean Racine

• Pierre Corneille

• Jean-Baptiste Poquelin

• Francois-Marie Arouet

What was a major change in cooking practices mentioned in the text?

• Introduction of fast food

• Use of more spices

• Discarding spices for other modes of cooking

• Introduction of frozen foods

Who published a book in 1651 stating that a vegetable must taste like a vegetable?

• Monsieur Francois

• Antoine Augustin Parmentier

• Monsieur de La Varenne

• Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

What was the staple food for many during times of scarcity?

• Potatoes

• Bread

• Pasta

• Rice

Who was Antoine Augustin Parmentier?

• The inventor of the first coffee machine

• A famous French chef

• A military pharmacist who promoted the potato

• A playwright contemporary to Moliere

What was the original method of preparing coffee in Europe?

• Filtered

• Espresso

• Turkish style

• Instant coffee

What was the name of the first coffeehouse to open in Paris?

• Cafe Procope

• Le Deux Magots

• Cafe de la Paix

• Cafe de Flore

Who was known for committing suicide because an order of seafood was not delivered on time?

• Auguste Escoffier

• Antonin Careme

• Pierre de Lune

• Francois Vatel