Are you amanti della pizza?

Are you a pizza lover? What kind of pizza is your favorite choice? Today, let yourself invited to a fun quiz about pizza!

    1.   This type of pizza–with the simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil—is the standard reference point of Italian pizza for most people. (       )

a.   Neapolitan     b. pizza alla pala   c. margherita  

 

    2.   “Pizza al padellino” in Italy is known as what in the US? (        )

a.   flatbread   b. pan pizza   c. stuffed crust pizza

 

    3.   True pizza experts will know that another term for the crust is …

a.   cornicione   b. taglio   c. Neapolitan

 

    4.   This type of pizza is also known as sfincione, meaning “thick sponge,” and features a focaccia-like base. (           )

a.   margherita   b. Sicilian   c. apizza

5.   Which US style of pizza features an unleavened dough and no discernible crust at all? (         )

a.   New York   b. St. Louis   c. Detroit

6.   If you like your pizza served on a paddle (and with toppings added AFTER the pizza is baked), then the type of pizza you want is …

a.   pizza alla pala   b. grandma pie   c. pizza al padelino

7.   New York style, apizza, and Neapolitan pizza all have what in common?  (       )    a. thin crusts   b. rectangular shape   c. no cheese

 

Answer Keys

1.  c. margherita

2.  b. pan pizza

3.  a. cornicione

4.  b. Sicilian

5.  b. St. Louis

6.  a. pizza alla pala

7.  a. thin crusts