Manners and Dining Etiquette Quiz

Where would children of early American Settlers stand at the dinner table until instructions were given?

• In front of the parents

• Behind the parents

• Next to the parents

• At the head of the table

Why were the rules of eating developed?

• To make meals more enjoyable

• To ensure everyone got enough food

• To keep the table tidy

• To impress guests

What are edible plates made of bread called?

• Platters

• Trenchers

• Saucers

• Bowls

During the Crusades, was it acceptable to wipe your hands on the table cloth?

• Yes, and you could lick your fingers

• No, you couldn't wipe your hands at all

• Yes, but you couldn't lick your fingers

• No, you had to use a napkin

What would people do if they went to a party and they didn't know how to act?

• Ask the host for instructions

• Leave the party

• Watch and copy the host

• Follow their own instincts

What is Courtesy?

• Being polite

• Having manners

• Speaking softly

• Dressing well

What was the title of the Gelett Burgess Book?

• "Manners for Modern Times"

• "The Polite Child"

• "Goops and How to Be Them. A Manual of Manners for Polite Infants."

• "Etiquette for Everyone"

What was the primary reason for developing eating rules according to the prompt?

• To prevent food waste

• To maintain cleanliness

• To ensure fairness

• To enhance flavor

What was the role of children during early American settler meals?

• To serve the food

• To stand quietly until given food

• To entertain the guests

• To clean the table

What was a common practice during the Crusades regarding table manners?

• Using personal napkins

• Wiping hands on the table cloth

• Eating with forks

• Washing hands before meals