Agriculture
Illinois usually ranks second nationally behind Iowa in production of this crop.
A. Wheat
B. Corn
C. Soybeans
D. Cotton
Soybeans
Chicago's famous "dragged through the garden" hot dog traditionally excludes this common condiment.
A. Mustard
B. Mayonnaise
C. Ketchup
D. Relish
Ketchup
The Union Stock Yards made Chicago famous for processing what?
A. Seafood
B. Poultry
C. Meat
D. Dairy
Meat
Despite its name, this "Illinois" nut is not native to the state but is grown commercially there.
A. Walnut
B. Hickory Nut
C. Pecan
D. Chestnut
Pecan
In 1893, visitors to Chicago's World's Columbian Exposition were introduced to many foods that became American favorites. One popular snack sold there was later nicknamed "the food of the midway."
A. Cotton Candy
B. Peanuts
C. Popcorn
D. Cracker Jack
Popcorn
Illinois farmers often rotate corn with this crop because it naturally adds nitrogen back into the soil.
A. Barley
B. Soybeans
C. Rye
D. Sunflowers
Soybeans
Which city hosts Illinois' famous Sweet Corn Festival?
A. Quincy
B. Hoopeston
C. Joliet
D. Rockford
Hoopeston
Which world's fair helped popularize many foods in Chicago?
A. 1904 St. Louis World's Fair
B. 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
C. 1939 New York World's Fair
D. Expo '67
1893 World's Columbian Exposition
The average ear of sweet corn has about this many rows of kernels.
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 24
16
Which peppers are most commonly served on an authentic Chicago-style hot dog?
A. Banana peppers
B. Sport peppers
C. Jalapeños
D. Serrano peppers
Sport peppers
Illinois farmers grow the majority of the state's corn on land classified as
A. Green farmland
B. Prairie farmland
C. golden soil
D. valley plains
Prairie farmland
Chicago-style giardiniera is primarily made from pickled vegetables packed in what?
A. Vinegar only
B. Olive oil
C. Butter
D. Maple syrup
Olive oil
Which Chicago candy company became famous for chewing gum?
A. Hershey
B. Wrigley
C. Nestlé
D. Ferrero
Wrigley
This fast-food chain, founded in Illinois in 1967, is known for its Beef 'n Cheddar sandwich.
A. Culver's
B. Portillo's
C. Arby's
D. Steak 'n Shake
Arby's
What type of bread is traditionally used for a Chicago-style hot dog?
A. Pretzel bun
B. Brioche bun
C. Poppy seed bun
D. Kaiser roll
Poppy seed bun
Which fruit is the official State Fruit of Illinois?
A. Apple
B. Peach
C. Blueberry
D. Strawberry
Apple
This Chicago-born dessert is made by caramelizing sugar with nuts before being blended into ice cream.
A. Rocky Road
B. Butter Pecan
C. Pralines & Cream
D. Moose Tracks
Butter Pecan
This 1893 Chicago World's Fair invention introduced millions of Americans to this shredded breakfast cereal.
A. Grape-Nuts
B. Cream of Wheat
C. Shredded Wheat
D. Corn Flakes
Cream of Wheat
This iconic Chicago steakhouse has served customers since 1941 and is famous for dry-aged steaks.
A. Gibson's
B. Gene & Georgetti
C. Morton's The Steakhouse
D. Harry Caray's
Gene & Georgetti
Chicago's famous Maxwell Street Polish sandwich is typically topped with grilled onions and
A. Sauerkraut
B. Mustard
C. Coleslaw
D. Pickles
Mustard
Illinois is one of the nation's leading producers of which crop that is used to make brooms and livestock feed?
A. Rye
B. Sorghum
C. Flax
D. Millet
Sorghum
Although many think it originated elsewhere, this Italian beef sandwich became famous in Chicago after being served at weddings in the 1930s.
A. French Dip
B. Italian Beef Sandwich
C. Cheesesteak
D. Roast Beef Po' Boy
Italian Beef Sandwich
This candy bar, first introduced in Chicago in 1920, combines peanuts, caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate.
A. Snickers
B. Baby Ruth
C. PayDay
D. Milky Way
Baby Ruth
This Illinois-based company is one of the world's largest producers of ketchup, although its headquarters later moved to Pennsylvania.
A. Hunt's
B. French's
C. Heinz
D. Del Monte
Heinz
Illinois is known as one of the top pumpkin-producing states. Which Illinois town is nicknamed the "Pumpkin Capital of the World"?
A. Galesburg
B. Morton
C. Quincy
D. Mattoon
Morton