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June 2025 Trivia Answers

1. Who were the two men who started the Italian Catholic Federation? Rev. Albert R. Bandini & Luigi Providenza

2. Which state has the furthest eastern ICF branch? Illinois

3. When is the ICF Convention this year? Visalia

4. What is the date for the ICF Convention? August 28 thru August 31, 2025

May 2025 Trivia Answers

1. Who established the Bank of Italy in 1904, which later became Bank of America? Amadeo Giannini

2. Who started the Penthouse Magazine in 1930? Bob Guccione

3. Who founded Barnes and Noble? Leonard Riggio

4. Who started the first Pizza Restaurant in New York in 1905? Gennaro Lombardi

5. What Italian-American founded Subway Sandwiches? Fred De Luca

6. What wine maker developed the idea of labeling wines on the basis of variety as opposed to their genetics? Robert Gerald Mondavi

7. Who started Planters Peanuts? Amedeo Obici

Bonus—What was Planters Peanuts gimmick for increasing sales? Peanut Mobile!!

April 2025 Trivia Answers

  • What soup is not Italian?

    • a) Sinigang

    b) Ribollita (One of the Tuscan food classics, ribollita is one of the smartest examples of the so-called cucina di recupero (food recovery recipes). Created to make the most of stale bread and whatever was growing in the garden, today this rich soup is a cherished winter comfort food. Essentially made of beans and seasonal greens – amongst which Italian kale (lacinato) or cavolo nero is fundamental – it takes its name (literally meaning ‘boiled twice’) from the fact that it’s cooked two times. Vegetables and beans are first boiled and left to rest overnight, then some loaves of stale, classic unsalted)

    c) Stracciatella (sometimes called Italian egg drop soup, is a light and nourishing soup made with chicken stock, egg, Parmesan cheese, and ribbons of freshly cut spinach. It’s a terrific soup recipe for a chilly day!)

    d) Pasta e Ceci (Is hearty chickpeas and tender small pasta cook in a tomato rich broth with many recipes something made like a stew)

    • What date was Italy official noted as a country?
    • 1492
    • 1580
    • 1861 (The formation of the modern Italian state began in 1861 with the unification of most of the peninsula under the House of Savoy (Piedmont-Sardinia) into the Kingdom of Italy.)
    • Who was the last King of Italy?
    • Benito Mussolini
    • King Umberto II (Only king of united Italy for 34 days after WWII)
    • Victor Emmanuel II
    • Victor Emmanuel III
    • In 1612 Italian inventor Santorio Santorio invent?
    • Eyeglasses
    • Telescope
    • Thermometer (The first thermometers were called thermoscopes and while several inventors invented a version of the thermoscope at the same time, Italian inventor Santorio Santorio was the first inventor to put a numerical scale on the instrument.)
    • Batteries

    March 2025 Trivia Answers

    1. Why was St Patrick sent to Ireland?

    • a. To convert the Irish to Christianity
    • b. To be punished
    • c. Make a home
    • d. To find his way

    • 2. In which modern country was St Patrick born?  
    • a.           Argentina
    • b.            Italy
    • c.            Greece
    • d.           Wales

    3. In which South American country is the largest St Patrick’s day parade held?

    • a.           Argentina
    • b.           Colombia
    • c.            Chile
    • d.           Brazil

    4. What did St Patrick’s compare the Shamrock to?

    • a.           The Holy Ghost
    • b.            The Holy Trinity
    • c.            Jesus Christ
    • d.           The Apostles

    5. Before green, which color was used on St Patrick’s day?

    • a.           Yellow
    • b.            White
    • c.            Blue
    • d.           Red

    February 2025 Trivia Answers

    1. Which Italian City did the famous Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet take place?
    1. Venice
    2. Rome
    3. Verona
    4. Lucca

    2. Who is our branch 2nd Vice President?

    1. Lucy Orsi
    2. Chuck Tuso
    3. Alena Chappell       
    4. Joe Bacchetti

    3. What are the requirements to be a member of Italian Catholic Federation?

    1. Must be Italian
    2. Must be Catholic
    3. Must be Italian and Catholic
    4. Must have a friend who is a member

    4. What sauce is not available in Italy?

    1. Pesto Genovese
    2. Alfredo
    3. Carbonara
    4. Ragu alla Bolonese

    5. Which is the longest river in Italy?

    1. Adige
    2. Arvo
    3. Po
    4. Tiber

    JANUARY 2025 TRIVIA ANSWERS

    1. Do Italians celebrate Valentine’s Day? True

    2. San Valentino (St. Valentine) was from what city?

    • Venice
    • Varona
    • Terni
    • Rome

    3. Which Pope created the festival of St. Valentine’s Day?

    • Pope Celestine I
    • Pope Felix III
    • Pope Leo I
    • Pope Benedict IX\

    4. What Italian dessert is served during St. Valentine’s Day?

    • Bacio di San Valentino 
    • Baci di Assisi
    • Baci Perugina
    • All of the above

    5. What does Cacciatori mean in Italian?

    • Nonie’s Stew
    • Brown Sauce
    • Hunter’s Stew
    • Nono’s Sauce