| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| European nation of Cajun cultural origin | France | 96%
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| U.S. state with the most Cajuns | Louisiana | 96%
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| Religion that Cajun culture is centered around | Catholicism | 85%
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| Ethnic group that “Cajun” is slang for | Acadians | 76%
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| Stylized illustration of a lily; a symbol of French heritage and culture | fleur-de-lis | 76%
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| What is gumbo? | stew | 76%
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| Song by Hank Williams that is also a dish made with rice and meat | Jambalaya (On the Bayou) | 72%
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| Cajun way of spelling “Go Saints!” | {Geaux} Saints! | 65%
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| A sandwich made of French bread that used to be served to the impoverished | po-boy | 63%
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| Name for the base and thickening agent of several Cajun dishes | roux | 63%
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| English translation of laissez les bon temps rouler | Let the good times roll | 61%
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| From 1755-1764, the Cajuns’ ancestors were expelled from these Canadian provinces | New Brunswick | Prince Edward Island | Nova Scotia | 61%
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| Name one of the the three foods in the “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking | Onion | Bell Pepper | Celery | 59%
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| Sausage casing filled with dirty rice | Boudin | 56%
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| Exclamation used when one sees something cute; means “dear” in french | cher | 48%
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| Werewolf featured in Cajun folklore that hunts down and kills Catholics that do not follow the rules of Lent | Rougarou | 37%
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| What is fais do-do? | a Cajun dance party | 35%
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| Instrument that features predominantly in Cajun music | Fiddle | 33%
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| French name for the Monday before Mardi Gras | Lundi Gras | 30%
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| Cajun faith healer | Traiteur | 13%
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