The Invention of Crisps Quiz

Potato crisps were invented by accident in 1853, by a chef called George Crum. He was extremely (1).....of his cookery skills, and the expensive hotel where he worked attracted customers who were (2)..... to eating only the best food.

• A proud

• B satisfied

• C pleased

• D impressed

Potato crisps were invented by accident in 1853, by a chef called George Crum. He was extremely (1).....of his cookery skills, and the expensive hotel where he worked attracted customers who were (2)..... to eating only the best food.

• A prepared

• B familiar

• C used

• D known

One evening, a particularly difficult-to-please guest complained about Crum's fried potatoes. 'They're too thick,' he said, 'too soft, and have no flavour.' He (3)...... that they should be replaced.

• A convinced

• B wanted

• C needed

• D demanded

The customer's negative (4)......made Crum extremely angry, so he decided to annoy the customer.

• A comments

• B notes

• C reasons

• D explanations

News of this new snack travelled fast and an absolutely (5)......... global industry has grown from Crum's invention - even though his fried potatoes were actually (6)...... to taste disgusting!

• A big

• B huge

• C large

• D wide

News of this new snack travelled fast and an absolutely (5)......... global industry has grown from Crum's invention - even though his fried potatoes were actually (6)...... to taste disgusting!

• A hoped

• B intended

• C attempted

• D tried