Ice Cream Literature and Poetry

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In the poem "Ode to Ice Cream" by Ogden Nash, what does the speaker compare ice cream to?

  1. A cloud

  2. A kiss

  3. A dream

  4. A song


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the poem, Nash writes, "Ice cream is a kiss from heaven, a moment of pure bliss."

In the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, what flavor of ice cream does Gatsby serve at his parties?

  1. Vanilla

  2. Chocolate

  3. Strawberry

  4. Pistachio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Chapter 4 of the novel, Gatsby serves strawberry ice cream to his guests at his party.

In the poem "Ice Cream" by Elizabeth Bishop, what does the speaker describe as "the cold, calm bliss of eating ice cream"?

  1. A moment of pure joy

  2. A time of reflection

  3. A sense of nostalgia

  4. A feeling of comfort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the poem, Bishop writes, "The cold, calm bliss of eating ice cream is a moment of pure joy."

In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, what flavor of ice cream does Atticus Finch buy for his children?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Mint chocolate chip


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Chapter 11 of the novel, Atticus buys vanilla ice cream for his children, Jem and Scout.

In the poem "Ice Cream Cone" by Billy Collins, what does the speaker compare an ice cream cone to?

  1. A rocket

  2. A flower

  3. A bird

  4. A flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the poem, Collins writes, "An ice cream cone is a rocket, a white rocket that takes off from the tongue."

In the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, what flavor of ice cream does Holden Caulfield order at the drugstore?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Coffee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Chapter 2 of the novel, Holden orders a chocolate sundae at the drugstore.

In the poem "Ice Cream" by Robert Frost, what does the speaker describe as "the world's one perfect food"?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Pistachio


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the poem, Frost writes, "Ice cream is the world's one perfect food, a miracle of taste and texture."

In the novel "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, what flavor of ice cream does Suyuan Woo make for her daughter, Jing-mei?

  1. Green tea

  2. Mango

  3. Lychee

  4. Vanilla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Chapter 1 of the novel, Suyuan makes green tea ice cream for Jing-mei.

In the poem "Ode to Ice Cream" by Langston Hughes, what does the speaker say is "the best thing that ever happened to man"?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Ice cream


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the poem, Hughes writes, "Ice cream is the best thing that ever happened to man."

In the novel "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, what flavor of ice cream does Celie make for Mr. ____?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Peach


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Chapter 14 of the novel, Celie makes peach ice cream for Mr. ____.

In the poem "Ice Cream Sundae" by Nikki Giovanni, what does the speaker compare an ice cream sundae to?

  1. A work of art

  2. A gift from heaven

  3. A symbol of love

  4. A taste of happiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the poem, Giovanni writes, "An ice cream sundae is a work of art, a masterpiece of flavor and texture."

In the novel "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, what flavor of ice cream does Samwise Gamgee dream of eating?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Mint chocolate chip


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Chapter 6 of the novel, Samwise dreams of eating strawberry ice cream.

In the poem "Ice Cream Cone" by E.E. Cummings, what does the speaker describe as "a white mountain melting in the sun"?

  1. A cloud

  2. A snow cone

  3. An ice cream cone

  4. A glacier


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the poem, Cummings writes, "A white mountain melting in the sun is an ice cream cone."

In the novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, what flavor of ice cream does Hagrid buy for Harry, Ron, and Hermione?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Butterbeer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Chapter 6 of the novel, Hagrid buys Butterbeer ice cream for Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

In the poem "Ice Cream" by Emily Dickinson, what does the speaker say is "sweeter than a rose"?

  1. Chocolate

  2. Vanilla

  3. Strawberry

  4. Ice cream


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the poem, Dickinson writes, "Ice cream is sweeter than a rose."

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