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What is a potluck?
What is a potluck?
- A gathering where guests bring their own food to share (correct)
- A formal dinner party with assigned seating
- A type of food dish
- A restaurant that specializes in communal dining
What is the etymology of the word 'potluck'?
What is the etymology of the word 'potluck'?
- It is derived from the French word 'pot-laché'
- It is an eggcorn of the North American indigenous communal meal known as a potlatch
- It has no clear etymology
- It used to mean 'food provided for an unexpected or uninvited guest' (correct)
When did the modern execution of a 'communal meal, where guests bring their own food' most likely originate?
When did the modern execution of a 'communal meal, where guests bring their own food' most likely originate?
- 1960s during the counterculture movement
- 2000s during the rise of social media
- 19th century during westward expansion
- 1930s during the Great Depression (correct)
What are some other names for a potluck?
What are some other names for a potluck?
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What is the traditional rule for dishes brought to a potluck?
What is the traditional rule for dishes brought to a potluck?
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What problem does agreeing ahead of time to bring a single course solve at a potluck?
What problem does agreeing ahead of time to bring a single course solve at a potluck?
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What type of food can guests bring to a potluck?
What type of food can guests bring to a potluck?
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What is a potlatch?
What is a potlatch?
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What is the purpose of a potluck?
What is the purpose of a potluck?
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