Joe Frogger - Quiz
  • 1. Since which century have Joe Froggers been popular in New England?
A) Late 19th century
B) Late 17th century
C) Late 18th century
D) Early 19th century
  • 2. What primary flavorings are used in Joe Froggers?
A) Molasses, rum, and spices
B) Molasses, bourbon, and ginger
C) Sugar, vanilla, and cocoa
D) Honey, cinnamon, and maple
  • 3. Why did Joe Froggers become popular with sailors and fishermen?
A) They kept well on long voyages
B) They were inexpensive to make
C) They provided high energy
D) They were easy to trade
  • 4. How were the original Joe Froggers cooked?
A) Deep fried in oil
B) In an iron skillet
C) Over an open campfire
D) In a stone oven
  • 5. Who is credited with inventing the Joe Frogger cookie?
A) Lucretia Thomas Brown
B) Captain Samuel Tucker
C) Joseph Brown
D) Francis Felton
  • 6. What was Joseph Brown's nickname?
A) Saltbox Joe
B) Aunt 'Crese
C) Black Joe
D) Marblehead Joe
  • 7. In which town was Black Joe's Tavern located?
A) Salem
B) Boston
C) Marblehead
D) Sturbridge
  • 8. What was Lucretia Brown's nickname?
A) Mother Brown
B) Black Lucretia
C) Aunt 'Crese
D) Gingerbread Lady
  • 9. Where was the Brown's saltbox house located?
A) The Mill Pond
B) Old Burial Hill
C) Gingerbread Hill
D) Tucker's Landing
  • 10. What is one theory regarding why the cookies are called Froggers?
A) They were served on frog plates
B) The froglike shape of the batter in the skillet
C) The green color of the molasses
D) The cookies were shaped like jumping frogs
  • 11. What kind of military service did Joseph Brown potentially provide?
A) American Revolutionary War
B) Civil War
C) War of 1812
D) French and Indian War
  • 12. What ingredients did Mary Randolph's 1824 Tavern Cookies use instead of molasses?
A) Corn syrup
B) Maple syrup
C) Sugar
D) Honey
  • 13. What liquid did Mary Randolph's 1824 recipe use instead of rum?
A) Wine or brandy
B) Whiskey or gin
C) Water or tea
D) Cider or ale
  • 14. What is the status of the original Joe Frogger recipe?
A) It was passed down to heirs
B) It has been lost
C) It is kept in the National Museum
D) It is published in the tavern records
  • 15. Where are Joe Froggers currently sold?
A) National Museum of African American History and Culture
B) State historical sites in Vermont
C) The Marblehead public library
D) Every supermarket in New England
  • 16. What was the tavern known for being?
A) A residence for freed slaves only
B) A strictly upscale dining establishment
C) A meeting place for politicians
D) A racially integrated gathering place
  • 17. When was the memorial to Joseph Brown erected on Old Burial Hill?
A) 1976
B) 2000
C) 1834
D) 1936
  • 18. How are modern Joe Froggers typically prepared?
A) Cooked on a griddle
B) Steam-baked
C) Baked in an oven
D) Cooked in a microwave
  • 19. What was Joseph Brown's father's ancestry?
A) Wampanoag
B) African-American
C) French
D) English
  • 20. What is the current use of the building that housed Black Joe's Tavern?
A) A public museum
B) A private residence
C) A community center
D) A cookie bakery
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