Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

100

Oktoberfest is celebrated every year spanning these two fall months.

What are September and October? It starts in September and runs through the first weekend in October.

200

It is the traditional alcoholic beverage served at Oktoberfest.

What is beer (or similar)?

Beer produced in Germany is darker and stronger than traditional North American beer. Beer made in Munich’s breweries are the only ones served during the festival.

300

This is the traditional outfit worn by women—a dress with a defined bodice and low neckline, a tight waist, and a gathered skirt.

What is dirndl (DERN duhl)? 

The position of the bow signifies the wearer’s relationship status. The bow is tied on the right for those in a relationship and on the left for singles. Young girls tie the bow in the middle.

400

Oktoberfest was first held in this century?

A. 1710

B. 1810 

C. 1910 

What is 1810

500

The first Oktoberfest was held in celebration of this event.

A. Fall equinox

B. German unity day

C. Wedding

What is a wedding 

 It was held to celebrate Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Teresa. The entire city of Munich was invited to the event.

German Cuisine

100

This dish is made of fermented cabbage.

Hint: you might eat this on St. Patricks day as well. 

What is sauerkraut? 

It’s an Oktoberfest staple

200

This hard, twisted bread or biscuit became the snack of choice on airlines when peanuts became too expensive to serve.

What is pretzel? 

In German, pretzels are called brezeln, and they’re served with mustard on the side for dipping.

300

This is the name for grilled sausage, a popular street food made with pork and veal.

What is bratwurst? 

It’s made with pork and veal and seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, coriander, and/or caraway. It is served with sauerkraut and mustard and/or ketchup. Knockwurst is a boiled sausage made with ground beef and pork.

400

This cake named for a famous German forest is stuffed with chocolate and cherries, soaked in liquor, and “iced” with whipped cream.

What is black forest? 

The official name for the cake is very long and translates into “cake soaked in Kirsch before being baked.”

500

The classic version of this pastry has a very thin, flakey crust stuffed with lemon-soaked apples and rum-soaked raisins, all sprinkled with cinnamon.

What is apple strudel? 

You can use a flakey piecrust for the dough if you prefer a less brittle crust.

Final Jeopardy

500

The German word for "bald head"?

Glatze