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100

What sweet Italian bread, often filled with candied fruit and raisins, is traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season?

Panettone
100

What iconic Italian sports car brand, known for its red colour, competes in Formula 1?

Ferrari

100

Translate to Italian: “I’m very good thanks, and you?”

Sto benissimo grazie, e tu?

100

Between when and when, do Italians typically have dinner?

8PM-10PM

100

Italian students typically start their school day at what time?

8AM

200

“Arancini” are rice balls, often stuffed with ragù, cheese, and peas, and fried until golden. From which region of Italy do they originate?

Sicily

200

Which famous Italian football club is based in Turin and has won numerous Series A titles?

Juventus

200

Translate to English: Cosa fai il venerdì sera?

What do you do Friday nights?

200

Italians often relax by playing which traditional card game, which has various regional variations?

Scopa/Briscola

200

What is the typical duration of a standard single lesson in Italy?

1 hour

300

What type of Italian cured ham is often served with melon or as part of an antipasto platter?

Prosciutto

300

Which Italian city hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics?

Rome

300

Translate to English: "Mi va!"

I fancy it!/I feel like it!

300

Until what time is it considered appropriate to consume a “cappuccino”?

11AM

300

How long is “l’intervallo” (recess)?

10 mins

400

What rich and creamy cheese, made from cow's milk and has a high fat content, originates from the Lombardy region of Italy?

Mascarpone

400

How many times has Italy won the FIFA World Cup?

4 times

400

Translate to English: “La domenica mattina sempre gioco a calcio con la mia squadra e a mio parere penso che è divertente.”

On Sunday mornings I always play soccer with my team and in my opinion I think it is fun.

400

What is “una passeggiata”?

A walk/leisurely stroll through town, often with family/friends.

400

What is the “pagella”?

Report card

500

How much pasta is consumed approximately per person, per year, in Italy?

23kg

500

What is the name of the annual cycling race, one of the three Grand Tours, starting and ending in Italy, known for its challenging routes through the Alps and Dolomites?

Giro d’Italia

500

Translate to Italian: “On Sundays I watch TV with my family and I listen to music. How cool!”

La domenica guardo la tivù con la mia famiglia e ascolto la musica. Che figata!

500

This afternoon break, during which many Italian shops and businesses close for lunch, typically lasts from around 1:00 PM until approximately what time?

4PM

500

The typical grading scale in Italy ranges from which number (excellent) to which number (impossible to assess)?

10 (excellent) / 1 (impossible to assess)