
Imagine yourself on March 6, 1865 in America, which is celebrating the start of the second term of Abraham Lincoln as President. As one of the who's who of 19th century America, you have been invited to the President's second inauguration dinner (obviously). An extravagant spread is planned and no expenses have been spared for the evening.
We've given you the historically accurate menu of the exact dinner served during the event. Choose what you'd like to have (or not have), and we'll tell you exactly which century you should have been living in.
Enjoy Quizly? Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and exclusive features.
Get PremiumEat at President Lincoln's Inauguration Dinner to Know … Quiz Questions
Start off the meal with a seafood delicacy!

Terrapin Stew
Oyster Stew
Pickled Oysters
No, thank you.
Let's have some beef!

Filet of Beef
No, thank you.
Roast Beef
Beef à la mode
Try some veal!

Veal Malakoff
No, thank you.
Fricandeau
Leg of Veal
Chicken or Turkey?

No, thank you.
Boned Turkey
Chicken Breast
Roast Turkey
You could have something gamey!

Pheasant
No, thank you.
Quail
Venison
How about having a healthier dish?

Chicken
I'd have a bit of both!
Lobster
No, thank you.
Time for dessert!

No, thank you.
Almond Sponge
Dame Blanche
Macaroon Tart
You can have your cake... & eat it!

Fancy Cakes
Pound Cake
No, thank you.
Sponge Cake
Do you want something that melts in your mouth?

No, thank you.
Charlotte a la Russe
do* à la Nesselrode
Bombe à la Vanilla
Try some "fruit ice"!

Orange
No, thank you.
Strawberry
Lemon
Scream for some ice cream!

White Coffee Ice Cream
No, thank you.
Maraschino Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Finish it off with a post-meal snack!

Grapes
Almonds
No, thank you.
Raisins
8 Comments
You belong in the 20th century!
You should’ve been living in the 20th century, where discoveries such as the first flight by the Wright brothers, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the first silent movie were made!
20th century
Fun times. Disastrous…but, also liberating.
19th Century
21st century. Good enough for me.
You belong in the 19th century!
You belong in the 19th century, when probably the most popular piece of classical music in the world today, Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!
I like it.
21st century
You are someone who loves living in the “now”, the 21st century! With the rapid evolution of social media and technology in 15 years, you are already looking forward to what else this great century has to offer!
You belong in the 19th century, when probably the most popular piece of classical music in the world today, Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony”, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!