Italian Menu Phrases Quiz

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What was the main idea behind Woodland leaving graduate school in 1948?

  • He needed to move to Miami Beach.
  • He was tired of studying.
  • He wanted to travel the world.
  • He was confident he could solve the supermarket dilemma. (correct)

Which technology inspired Woodland's solution to the checkout dilemma?

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Morse Code (correct)
  • Virtual Reality (VR)

What technology did Woodland and Silver lack to fully realize their barcode invention?

  • Minicomputer (correct)
  • Bright light
  • Oscilloscope
  • Incandescent bulb

How was the prototype barcode reader described that Woodland had in his home?

<p>Size of a desk with a 500-watt incandescent bulb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Woodland and Silver's patent for the barcode system finally granted?

<p>1952 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Woodland and Silver's barcode system considered ahead of its time?

<p>It didn't have the technology advancements like a minicomputer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main source of pleasure when it comes to reading?

<p>Poring over food descriptions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the author's visit to Italy, what was listed on a supplementary sheet of paper handed to them?

<p>List of white truffle dishes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the author experience the joy of reading both a regular menu and a supplementary sheet?

<p>On a rooftop patio in Florence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ingredients were mentioned in the phrase 'risotto al nero di seppia, burrata e ricci di mare'?

<p>Pasta with cuttlefish ink, burrata, and sea urchins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Paccheri pestati cunzati con gamberi, pistacchi e bisque' mentions which seafood ingredient?

<p>Shrimp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What setting made the author feel like a character in a book during their meal in Italy?

<p>Under the Tuscan sun on a rooftop patio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology helped to decipher the information from the coded vertical lines?

<p>Laser scanner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mass merchandiser was the first to adopt the UPC, leading to its success?

<p>Kmart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which industry did the bar code technology take off in the 1980s?

<p>Grocery and retail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Fortune magazine estimate in 2004 about the usage of bar codes in the top 500 U.S. companies?

<p>80 to 90 percent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary inspiration behind supermarkets seeking technology like the bar code?

<p>Speeding up checkout process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the bar code technology transformed market research and production lines?

<p>Provided statistical evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main themes explored by the research group at the University of Augsburg?

<p>Culinary extinction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the passenger pigeon go extinct in the early twentieth century?

<p>Overhunting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in relation to the passenger pigeon?

<p>Continued to serve passenger pigeon pie despite its declining numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of printing a 'ladies' menu' without prices in history?

<p>To prevent women from knowing how much their dates were spending (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did menus contribute to a perception of abundance despite ecological consequences according to the passage?

<p>By maintaining dishes that gave a false sense of plenty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential impact did not printing prices on the 'ladies' menu' have according to the passage?

<p>Encouraging women to order more expensive items (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason QR code menus are considered deeply unpopular?

<p>They are succinct but inconvenient (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the menu collection at the New York Public Library?

<p>It provides insights into the dining habits of people in the past (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a drink that was priced at $0.13 back in 1856?

<p>Siberian cobbler (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of current value, how much would a porterhouse steak with sides for $0.50 in 1856 be worth today?

<p>$12 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to writer L.Sasha Gora, why are historical menus important?

<p>They provide archival traces of what people ate or had the opportunity to purchase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential advantage of physical menus compared to QR code menus?

<p>They can serve as historical documents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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