Donut Trivia Quiz

A doughnut (also spelled "donut"), is a sweet, deep-fried piece of dough or batter. It is very popular not only in the US but also all over the world. Do you know the story behind the hole in your donut? Test your knowledge now!

  1.  1

    Although controversial, who traditionally is known for importing doughnuts to America, around 1847?

    • Spanish immigrants
    • Dutch settlers
    • Native Americans
    • Canadians
  2.  2

    Which company is the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain?

    • I HOP
    • Krispy Kreme
    • Dunkin' Donuts
    • Mrs. Murphy's
  3.  3

    Which company, founded in 1937 proudly boasts the slogan, "Hot Original Glazed"?

    • Winchell's House of Donuts
    • Dunkin' Donuts
    • Krispy Kreme
    • Randy's Donuts
  4.  4

    Which Entenmann's doughnut is the company's top seller in 2005?

    • Rich Frosted Chocolate Dipped
    • Cinnamon/Sugar
    • Glazed
    • Powdered
  5.  5

    Which is NOT one of Dunkin' Donuts top selling donuts as of 2005?

    • Coconut Crunch
    • Old Fashioned
    • Chocolate Glazed
    • Boston Cream
  6.  6

    Which chain produced the world's largest edible doughnut in 1998?

    • Winchell's House of Donuts
    • Tim Horton's
    • Randy's Donuts
    • Tastykake
  7.  7

    What is the name given to the popular Polish doughnut, which is now being marketed in many U.S. grocery stores today?

    • Paczki
    • Beignet
    • Zeppole
    • Churro
  8.  8

    According to an article published by Restaurant.org in 2002, what is the estimated number of doughnuts that Americans consume annually?

    • 10 billion
    • 1 billion
    • 1 million
    • 500,000
  9.  9

    According to a 2004 report by USA Today, doughnut sales increased 9% in 2003. According to the same article, how much is the U.S. doughnut industry worth?

    • $3.6 billion
    • $1 billion
    • $36 billion
    • $500 million
  10. 10

    Nationally, what is Randy's Donuts best known for?

    • Big Donut Drive-In
    • creation of the hole in a donut
    • largest home-made donuts on the west coast
    • baking their donuts, not frying them
  11. 11

    Who is the inventor of donut with the hole in the middle?

    • Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory
    • William Rosenberg
    • Clarence Curry
    • Vernon Rudolph
  12. 12

    Who invented the first donut machine in 1920?

    • Adolph Levitt
    • William Rosenberg
    • Tim Horton
    • Jose Calhelha
  13. 13

    Which cartoon character loves donuts?

    • Homer Simpson
    • Garfield
    • Scooby Doo
    • Winnie the Pooh
  14. 14

    What is the reason behind the donut's hole in the middle?

    • To allow donuts to cook evenly
    • It’s easier to retrieve it out of the hot oil
    • They are cheaper to make
    • It’s a thumb-hole for cops to hold while they are chasing criminals
  15. 15

    During World War I, Salvation Army “lassies” made donuts with dough from left-over flour and other ingredients on hand. What did they use as a rolling pin?

    • Wine bottle
    • Soldier’s helmet
    • Grenade3
    • Barrel of gun
  16. 16

    Which country consumes the most donuts?

    • Canada
    • USA
    • France
    • United Kingdom
  17. 17

    The Guinness Book of World Record for donut eating is held by John Haight, who consumed these many donuts in just over 6 minutes?

    • 29
    • 36
    • 18
    • 10
  18. 18

    Clark Gable taught Claudette Colbert how to dunk her donut in this classic movie?

    • It Happened One Night
    • Gone with the Wind
    • Too Hot to Handle
    • The Wizard of Oz
  19. 19

    National Donut Day started in 1983 as a means to raise operating funds for this organization:

    • The Salvation Army
    • National Donut Society
    • The American Red Cross
    • Los Angeles Police Department
  20. 20

    What is the Italian word for donut?

    • Fritole
    • Ustipci
    • Beignet
    • Balushai

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