The Story of the Donut

What was Hansen Gregory's first role when he went to sea?

• Captain

• Cook

• First Mate

• Cabin Boy

Which queen awarded Hansen Gregory a medal for heroism?

• Queen Isabella

• Queen Anne

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Queen Victoria

What problem did Hansen Gregory solve with his donut invention?

• The cakes were too hard

• The cakes were raw in the center

• The cakes were too small

• The cakes were too sweet

What tool did Hansen Gregory use to create the first donut hole?

• A knife

• A spoon

• A pepper can lid

• A fork

How did sailors initially react to the new donut creation?

• They were confused

• They disliked it

• They were indifferent

• They were delighted

What was one of the legends about the creation of the donut?

• It was inspired by a sailor's hat

• It was created during a storm

• It was a mistake by the cook

• It was made to resemble a ship's wheel

What did Captain Gregory claim about his invention in a 1916 interview?

• It was the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes

• It was the first pastry ever made

• It was the best dessert in the world

• It was a secret recipe

Where did Captain Gregory spend his final years?

• On a ship

• At Sailor Snug Harbor

• In a lighthouse

• In a family home

What did Captain Gregory say about the donuts he invented?

• They were too greasy

• They were the finest he ever tasted

• They were too sweet

• They were not popular

What is the lasting legacy of Hansen Gregory's invention?

• A new cooking technique

• A famous novel

• A popular breakfast tradition

• A new type of ship