Korean language test

Questions

  1. Name six different ingredients used by Koreans to make alcoholic drinks?
  2. Describe one feature of Korean etiquette surrounding the use of cutlery at meal times?
  3. What was unusual about a traditional Korean breakfast?
  4. What kind of food do Koreans eat on special occasions?
  5. What is the truth behind the belief that Koreans eat dogs?

Answers

  1. Rice, flowers, berries, fruits, Ginseng roots, Azalea petals, Chrysanthemum.
  2. It is considered impolite to hold the spoon and chopsticks at the same time.
  3. It was considered to be the main meal of the day and guests were often invited.
  4. Rice cakes and rice wine.
  5. Although some Koreans do eat dog, they do not eat family pets. Dog meat is served in special restaurants which serve meat from dogs reared especially for the table.