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.
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Eat at President Lincoln's Inauguration Dinner to Know โฆ Quiz Questions
Start off the meal with a seafood delicacy!
No, thank you.
Oyster Stew
Pickled Oysters
Terrapin Stew
Let's have some beef!
Beef ร la mode
Filet of Beef
No, thank you.
Roast Beef
Try some veal!
Veal Malakoff
Leg of Veal
No, thank you.
Fricandeau
Chicken or Turkey?
Roast Turkey
Boned Turkey
No, thank you.
Chicken Breast
You could have something gamey!
No, thank you.
Quail
Pheasant
Venison
How about having a healthier dish?
Chicken
No, thank you.
Lobster
I'd have a bit of both!
Time for dessert!
Almond Sponge
No, thank you.
Macaroon Tart
Dame Blanche
You can have your cake... & eat it!
Fancy Cakes
No, thank you.
Sponge Cake
Pound Cake
Do you want something that melts in your mouth?
do* ร la Nesselrode
Charlotte a la Russe
No, thank you.
Bombe aฬ la Vanilla
Try some "fruit ice"!
No, thank you.
Lemon
Strawberry
Orange
Scream for some ice cream!
No, thank you.
Lemon Ice Cream
White Coffee Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Maraschino Ice Cream
Finish it off with a post-meal snack!
Almonds
Raisins
No, thank you.
Grapes
8 Comments
You belong in the 20th century!
You shouldโve been living in the 20th century, where discoveries such as the first flight by the Wright brothers, Einsteinโs Theory of Relativity and the first silent movie were made!
20th century
Fun times. Disastrousโฆbut, 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, Beethovenโs โFifth Symphonyโ, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!
I like it.
21st century
You are someone who loves living in the โnowโ, 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, Beethovenโs โFifth Symphonyโ, was composed and the planet Neptune was discovered!