1. What spice comes from the stamen of crocus flowers?
A. YarrowB. AngelicaC. SaffronD. Lovage
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C. Saffron
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2. In the book of Matthew, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a grain of what?
A. SavoryB. AniseC. DillD. Mustard
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D. Mustard
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3. What herb comes from the pimiento plant?
A. OreganoB. AniseC. AllspiceD. Cumin
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C. Allspice
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4. Hungarian scientist Albert Szent-Gyorgi won the Nobel Prize for researching the vitamin content of what spice?
A. EpazoteB. PaprikaC. Black pepperD. White pepper
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B. Paprika
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5. What herb is nicknamed the "royal herb"?
A. BasilB. AngelicaC. Witch hazelD. Oregano
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A. Basil
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6. What spice, used to kill bad breath, is nicknamed the "Seeds of Paradise"?
A. CuminB. CardamomC. CorianderD. Vanilla
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B. Cardamom
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7. Which of these comes from the same plant as cilantro?
A. EchinaceaB. AniseC. CorianderD. Nutmeg
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C. Coriander
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8. Five-spice powder originated in what country?
A. GreeceB. FranceC. MexicoD. China
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D. China
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9. File powder, used in Cajun cooking for making gumbo, comes from the leaves of what plant?
A. SassafrasB. Lemon treeC. BayD. Sage
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A. Sassafras
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10. What herb gets its name from Sanskrit or "horn root"?
A. GingerB. CardamomC. ThymeD. Curry
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A. Ginger
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11. What herb is used for remembrance and, in Italy, for stuffing pillows?
A. CinnamonB. RosemaryC. DillD. Nutmeg
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B. Rosemary
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12. What herb was said by the French to cure the bite of reptiles and mad dogs?
A. MarjoramB. TarragonC. FennelD. Rosemary
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B. Tarragon
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