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Greenway NJROTC Military Ball Etiquette

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

After you have been seated to eat, what should you do with the napkin?

a)

Place on the left side of the plate.

b)

Tuck it under your chin.

c)

Unfold it onto your lap.

d)

Place on the right side of the plate.

2.

When should you begin eating your meal?

a)

As soon as everyone is served.

b)

As soon as your food arrives.

c)

As soon as two people have been served.

d)

When the most senior person or host begins eating

3.

Where should your elbows be when eating?

a)

Resting on the table.

b)

Close to your side.

4.

When eating your food, you should....

a)

Talk with your mouth full.

b)

Eat slowly.

c)

Stuff your mouth.

d)

Eat one bite at a time.

e)

Let food hang out of your mouth.

5.

Should you blow your nose in your napkin?

a)

yes

b)

no

6.

Which way should you pass food?

a)

to the right

b)

to the left

7.

Money left for good service at a restaurant is a

a)

gratuity

b)

buffet

c)

gratitude

d)

cover

8.

When using utensils for a meal, work from

a)

right to left

b)

outside-in

c)

inside-out

d)

left to right

9.

If someone asks you to pass a dinner roll, what should you do?

a)

toss the roll to them

b)

hand a roll to them

c)

pass the basket with the rolls

10.

What do you do with your knife after you've used it?

a)

Place it across your plate on the edge with the blade facing in.

b)

Place it on the table to the left of your plate.

c)

Place it on the table to the right of your plate.

d)

Place on the edge with the blade facing out.

11.

After completing the meal, place your napkin...

a)

to the right of the plate.

b)

to the left of the plate.

c)

on top of the plate.

d)

above the plate.

12.

How should you put the last little bit of corn or peas on your fork?

a)

Use a spoon.

b)

Use a knife.

c)

Use your thumb.

d)

Flick it off your plate

13.

When you are finished with your meal, the silverware should be

a)

placed nicely on the plate pointing up toward center.

b)

placed on the plate pointing outward.

c)

placed on the table to the left of the plate.

d)

placed on the table to the right of the plate.

14.
 Which of the following is an example of a formal dining occasion? 
a)
A picnic in the park.
b)
 A lunch in a casual restaurant.
c)
A wedding where the meal is served.
d)
A dinner party at a friends house.
15.
Which of the following is an appropriate way to use a napkin? 
a)
Put the napkin on your chair when leaving your seat.
b)
Using the napkin to wipe your lips.
c)
Placing the napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.
d)
Snapping open the napkin.
16.
Which of the following is a proper manner when having a conversation during the meal? 
a)
Talking and eating at the same time.
b)
Keeping eye contact with the person you are addressing.
c)
Making any comments about the meal, positive or negative.
d)
Talking about sensitive topics.
17.
Which of the following is INAPPROPRIATE when ordering in a restaurant? 
a)
Closing the menu to signal you are ready to order.
b)
Asking the cost of daily specials if you are interested in any.
c)
Telling the server if your table needs more time.
d)
Ordering unfamiliar food because it is adventurous.
18.
It is INAPPROPRIATE to use your fingers for which of the following food?
a)
Pizza
b)
Steak
c)
Taco
d)
Sandwich
19.
What type of place setting is this?
a)
Brunch Setting
b)
Informal setting
c)
Formal setting
d)
Sun setting
20.
Looking at the utensils to the right of the plate, what will be the first course served?
a)
Soup
b)
Steak
c)
Pizza
d)
Oysters
21.
Which serving style allows diners to share dishes and make choices in selecting foods and serving sizes? 
a)
Family style
b)
Buffet style
c)
Ranch style
d)
Rolling Style
22.
Which serving style is food placed in a public area where diners serve themselves? 
a)
Buffet style
b)
Dinner style
c)
Family style
d)
Hotel style
23.
Etiquette is defined as which of the following?
a)
instrument or container for cutting and carrying food 
b)
wait staff who are responsible for welcoming guests, assigning tables and taking reservations 
c)
talking while chewing
d)
proper behavior among members of a culture or society 
24.

Define: the sense of taste -

a)

stilted

b)

comradeship

c)

palate

d)

place cards

25.

A _________ is name card for a formal dinner.

a)

curtly

b)

protocol

c)

dinning-in

d)

place cards

26.

It is okay to chew gum while on the phone.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

27.

Slender pointed parts of a fork; prongs:

a)

tiles

b)

times

c)

tines

d)

tikes

28.

Per the lesson, Before a polite dinner guest touches anything, what is normally given before the meals are consumed?

a)

blessing or invocation

b)

prayer and communion

c)

blessing or immunity

d)

tithes

29.

When you are rude and abrupt in your speech or manner, you are acting:

a)

etiquette

b)

curtly

c)

place cards

d)

sorbet

30.

It is acceptable to place one elbow on the table while you are eating.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

31.

The term "Dining In" indicates a formal dinner to which only Military members have been invited.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

32.

Per the lesson, Dining-Ins from Roman practice were banquets to celebrate ____________________.

a)

previous war and next war

b)

next battle and victory

c)

victory and parade the spoils of war

d)

the loss of war and Soldiers

33.

R.S.V.P is French for

a)

Respnde s-il'vous plait

b)

Respondez s'il vous plait

c)

Respond de vouc plait

d)

Regitster Special Very Important People

34.

Comradeship -

a)

rudely brief or abrupt

b)

the company and friendship of others

c)

sincere affection and kindness

d)

of or appropriate to war

35.

Group of people including the host and honored guests, who stand in line and welcome guests.

a)

reporting line

b)

recruiting line

c)

reception line

d)

receiving line

36.

Use of cell phones during social gatherings is not appropriate.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

37.

The fork belongs on the left side of the plate.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

38.

Etiquette:

a)

a customary code of polite behavior in a society

b)

prong or sharp point on a fork

c)

dessert consisting of frozen juice or flavored water

d)

exclusive possession of somethin

39.

What is the man's position while walking with along a curb?

a)

curbside

b)

near the building

c)

in front of her

d)

behind her

40.

Is it appropriate to ask for a "doggy bag" during a formal occasion?

a)

No

b)

Yes

41.

When trying to finish soup, tip the bowl toward you to fill the spoon.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

42.

A gentleman walking with a lady should walk curbside.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

43.

When eating messy foods such as BBQ Ribs or fried chicken, it is okay to tuck your napkin under your chin.

a)

Agree

b)

Disagree

44.

Per the lesson - A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited:

a)

Military Ball

b)

Dining-In

c)

Dining-Out

d)

Prom

45.

True or False: As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).

a)

False

b)

True

46.

You should not ________ or take control of a conversation.

a)

stilted

b)

repast

c)

dining-in

d)

monopolize

47.

Traditionally, a/an ________ is a man who attends a social affair without an escort.

a)

receiving line

b)

etiquette

c)

stag

d)

curtly

48.

Surname:

a)

nickname

b)

hereditary name given to all members of a family

c)

your given name

d)

exclusive possession of something

49.

To take control or exclusive ownership:

a)

monopolize

b)

manipulate

c)

mastery

d)

cordiality

50.

A six course meal, may include soup, fish, sorbet, salad, an entrée and _____________.

a)

dinner roll

b)

dessert

c)

dumpling

d)

Danish dill pickles

51.

Break your individual servings of bread, rolls and large biscuits into small pieces before buttering and eating them.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Where should place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?

a)

Over your plate

b)

Near your plate

c)

On your chair

d)

Cover your glass

53.

The lesson tells us that there are two styles of eating:

a)

American and British

b)

American and Canadian

c)

American and Haitian

d)

American and European

54.

The lesson tells us to rest our knives and forks what position when not in use:

a)

10:00 to 4:00 position

b)

12:00 to 6:00 position

c)

9:00 to 3:00 position

d)

11:00 to 5:00 position

55.

All cadets should wear a ________ dress shirt under their uniform coat to the ball.

a)

grey

b)

green

c)

black

d)

white

56.

The Military Ball is considered a _______________.

a)

Dining-In

b)

Dining-Out

57.

What does the number of pieces of silverware indicate?

a)

length of the dinner

b)

formality of the dinner

c)

number of courses

d)

specific menu items

58.

When having soup you should ____________________

a)

scoop away from you

b)

scoop towards you

c)

tilt the bowl towards you scooping with the spoon

d)

tilt the bowl towards you and drink out of it

59.

Is it appropriate for a gentleman to shake hands with gloves on?

a)

No

b)

Yes

60.

When a woman leaves the table, the man that seated her does what?

a)

continue eating

b)

acknowledges her departure

c)

rises

d)

sits and acknowledges her

61.

When passing salt and pepper to your tablemate, how should they be passed?

a)

separately

b)

together

62.

Respondez s'il vous plait is a French word that means:

a)

reply later

b)

reply please

c)

please reply

d)

reply now

63.

Per the lesson, there are three types of "what to wear"

a)

formal, informal and casual

b)

formal, prom attire, casual

c)

church, wedding and informal attire

d)

Class As, Class Bs and ACUs

64.

A code of precedence in rank and status and correct procedure in ceremonies:

a)

martial

b)

etiquette

c)

comradeship

d)

protocol

65.

Is it correct protocol to raise an empty glass during the toast?

a)

No

b)

Yes

66.

A fruit flavored ice served for dessert or in between courses to cleanse your palate.

a)

gum

b)

protocol

c)

mints

d)

sorbet