Deck 11: Caffeine

Question 1

According to Statistics Canada (2009), which province in Canada consumed the highest amount of coffee per person?

A) British Columbia
B) Manitoba
C) Ontario
D) Quebec

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Martin states that he was born in the country that invented milk chocolate. Where is his birthplace?

A) Asia
B) England
C) Spain
D) Switzerland

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following in 1600 was the initial interest of the English East India Company?

A) Spices
B) Tea
C) Coffee
D) Chocolate

Answer 3

A

Question 4

All of the following statements represent the impact of the English East India Company's monopoly on tea EXCEPT which of the following?

A) Colonized India
B) Brought about the Opium Wars
C) Induced the English to switch from tea to coffee
D) Conducted a "Drink Tea" campaign

Question 5

Which country is the world's largest coffee producer?

A) Brazil
B) Colombia
C) Ethiopia
D) Vietnam

Question 6

In which region of the world does the first documented existence of tea exist?

A) China
B) East India
C) England
D) Japan

Question 7

Tim Hortons Coffee captures approximately what percentage of the coffee consumed in Canada?

A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 95%

Question 8

The early history of coffee included a 1674 pamphlet from England; what was it called?

A) The Women's Petition Against Coffee
B) Nectar of the Heavens
C) Bad Berries
D) Roasted in Hell

Question 9

In 2008, what was the approximate per capita consumption of tea in Canada?

A) 50 liters
B) 40 liters
C) 80 liters
D) 150 liters

Question 10

Which culture originated the process of preparing chocolate by drying the pods in the sun, roasting them, removing the husks, and then grinding the cacao kernels?

A) Asian
B) Aztec
C) African
D) Mexican

Question 11

In 1970, North Americans drank more coffee than any other nonalcoholic beverage product. What was the scenario by 2007?

A) The per capita coffee consumption had doubled.
B) North Americans drank twice as many litres of soft drinks as compared to coffee.
C) More tea was consumed than coffee.
D) Energy drinks became more popular than coffee.

Question 12

In the early 18^th century, what were English coffee houses referred to as?

A) Dens of iniquity
B) Penny universities
C) Health clinics
D) Huts of the Heavens

Question 13

Who kept the process of preparing chocolate from the cacao bean a secret until the 17^th century?

A) Mexicans
B) Spanish
C) Peruvians
D) Columbians

Question 14

Which of the following describes coffee's legendary discovery?

A) An Aztec warrior was preparing for battle.
B) A volcano roasting the beans.
C) Kaldi and his dancing goats.
D) Romans seeking a cure for hangovers.

Question 15

In Canada what percent of milk chocolate must contain milk solids?

A) 5%
B) 12%
C) 25%
D) 50%

Question 16

Green, black, and oolong tea are all prepared from the leaves from which of the following?

A) Xanthus theo
B) Camellia sinensis
C) Different herbs
D) Coffea robusta

Question 17

After coffee and tea were introduced to Europe approximately how long would it take chocolate to arrive?

A) With a few years
B) Within 10-15 years
C) 30 to 50 years
D) Almost a century

Question 18

Compared with today's chocolate, which of the following statements describes the chocolate product enjoyed in early Mayan culture?

A) Thick liquid, like honey, and sometimes frothy
B) Thin liquid with fizzy perfumed scent
C) Thick, bubbly, sour smelling, and requiring additional spices to be appealing
D) Hard candy-like texture and sour smelling

Question 19

Coffee houses first began appearing in which two countries?

A) Indonesia and Thailand
B) England and France
C) Brazil and Vietnam
D) Chile and England

Question 20

With respect to coffee, which of the following became in 2007, Canada's first fair trade town?

A) Banff, Alberta
B) Wolfville, Nova Scotia
C) Grand Pre, Nova Scotia
D) Barrie, Ontario

Question 21

Which of the following is considered a DSM-5 change regarding caffeine withdrawal syndrome?

A) Caffeine Intoxication
B) Caffeine Withdrawal
C) Caffeine-Induced Sleep Disorder
D) Caffeine-Induced Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

Question 22

When Coca-Cola was touted as the new and popular fountain drink, apart from the famous cola nut ingredient, what else was contained in its liquid?

A) Alcohol
B) Cocaine
C) Heroine
D) Opium

Question 23

Most regular brewed teas have about how much caffeine per cup?

A) 150-170 mg (more than coffee)
B) 40-60 mg (about half the amount in coffee)
C) 20-30 mg
D) 10-15 mg

Question 24

Virtually all coffee is made from two species. Which statement describes the Robusta bean?

A) Robusta beans have a mild flavour and higher caffeine content.
B) Robusta beans have a mild flavour and lower caffeine content.
C) Robusta beans have a bitter flavour and higher caffeine content.
D) Robusta beans have a bitter flavour and lower caffeine content.

Question 25

What is one important determinant of the behavioural effects of caffeine?

A) Whether it is consumed in a pill or as coffee
B) Whether the person is a regular user
C) Whether the temperature of the beverage is hot or cold
D) The acidity level of the coffee

Question 26

Theobroma, the genus name for the cacao tree, is Latin for which of the following?

A) Food of the gods
B) Bitter root
C) The wake-up tree
D) Calm river

Question 27

What are the current FDA rules on "cola" drinks?

A) They must contain at least 50 mg of caffeine.
B) The label must state how much caffeine is included.
C) They cannot contain more than 6 mg caffeine per ounce.
D) They must all contain exactly 44 mg caffeine per 12 oz.

Question 28

What is the most consistent withdrawal symptom after chronic caffeine use?

A) Headache
B) Drowsiness
C) Nervousness
D) Inability to sleep

Question 29

Which of the following have been used to desensitize the user to symptoms of alcohol intoxication, increasing the potential for alcohol abuse and alcohol-related harm?

A) Coffee
B) Tea
C) High-caffeine energy drinks
D) Wake-Ups

Question 30

What is the unique xanthine in chocolate?

A) Hysocine
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Theobromine
D) Methylene chloride

Question 31

How does caffeine work in the brain?

A) By stimulating dopamine release
B) By interfering with glutamate release
C) By blocking serotonin receptors
D) By blocking adenosine receptors

Question 32

What is the main active ingredient in Red Bull and other energy drinks?

A) Taurine
B) Caffeine
C) Guanine
D) Tyrosine

Question 33

If you were describing the history of Coca-Cola, how would your story begin?

A) It was first formulated in secret.
B) It was discovered quite accidentally.
C) It began as a nerve tonic.
D) It was marketed immediately as a fountain drink.

Question 34

What did a study completed by Mark Ashbridge of Dalhousie University in 2013 determine regarding how commonly alcohol is consumed together with energy drinks?

A) About 10% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol.
B) About 20% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol.
C) About 30% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol.
D) About 40% of the participants said they mix energy drinks with alcohol.

Question 35

After drinking coffee, when is the maximum CNS effect of caffeine reached?

A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 4 hours

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three xanthines?

A) Caffeine
B) Carotene
C) Theophylline
D) Theobromine

Question 37

What has caffeine been shown to be an effective treatment for?

A) Migraine headaches
B) Anxiety
C) Narcolepsy
D) Panic disorder

Question 38

Xanthine is a Greek word which means which of the following?

A) Nitric acid
B) Heat
C) Energy
D) Yellow

Question 39

Virtually all coffee is made from two species. Which statement describes the Arabica bean?

A) Arabica beans have a milder flavour and take longer to develop after planting.
B) Arabica beans have a milder flavour and are quick to develop after planting.
C) Arabica beans have a stronger flavour and take longer to develop after planting.
D) Arabica beans have a stronger flavour and are quick to develop after planting.

Question 40

Why did the FDA in 1909, seize some Coca-Cola syrup and file charges against the Coca-Cola company?

A) The syrup contained cocaine.
B) The syrup formula was a secret.
C) They discovered toxins in kola nuts.
D) The syrup contained caffeine.

Question 41

All of the following have been identified as a possible consequence of drinking caffeine and pregnancy, EXCEPT which one?

A) Increases the rate of miscarriages
B) Increases the rate of abnormalities
C) Increase rate of smaller births
D) Reduces chances of getting pregnant

Question 42

Consuming more than how many milligrams of caffeine per day is believed to reduce a woman's chance of becoming pregnant?

A) More than 150 milligrams
B) More than 200 milligrams
C) More than 250 milligrams
D) More than 300 milligrams

Question 43

Robusta beans have a higher caffeine content than Arabica beans.

Question 44

A 12-oz. Mountain Dew in Canada contains more caffeine than a Coca-Cola Classic.

Question 45

Often people who drink too much alcohol attempt to "sober up" by drinking coffee. Several studies support the idea that caffeine does which of the following?

A) Blocks alcohol's effect at GABA receptors
B) Lowers BAC by increasing urine output
C) Improves coordination and speed of reaction after drinking alcohol
D) Is likely to lead to increased arousal, but the drinker is still impaired

Question 46

There are no consistent documented withdrawal symptoms of caffeine.

Question 47

A single species of tea bush is the basis for traditional green, black, and oolong tea.

Question 48

The most reliable withdrawal sign occurs an average of 5-19 hours after the most recent caffeine intake.

Question 49

Xanthines is the class of chemicals to which caffeine belongs.

Question 50

Women in England in in the late 1600s were in favour of coffee houses because they distracted their husbands and sons from consuming alcohol in pubs.

Question 51

Health Canada recommends teens not drink energy drinks due to high levels of both caffeine and sugar, correlating with increased childhood obesity.

Question 52

A typical cup of brewed tea contains just under half as much caffeine as a typical cup of brewed coffee.

Question 53

After drinking too much alcohol, caffeine may keep a person awake, but he or she will still be intoxicated.

Question 54

A study by Mark Ashbridge of Dalhousie University in 2013 found that Ontario youth (Grades 7 through 12) were the most frequent Canadian youth to mix energy drinks with alcohol.

Question 55

In 2007, Americans consumed more gallons of coffee than of soft drinks.

Question 56

What is the consequence of drinking 5 or more cups of coffee per day?

A) Actually reduces the rate of heart attacks
B) Slightly increases the risk of a heart attack
C) More than doubles the risk of a heart attack
D) Increases heart attack risk only in smokers

Question 57

Without adenosine, brain activity increases and results in increased alertness.

Question 58

The textbook describes a legend about the discovery of coffee's effects by a goatherd who saw his goats dancing around after eating coffee beans.

Question 59

The maximum CNS effects of caffeine are reached about 2 hours after drinking coffee.

Question 60

The xanthine found in tea that is prescribed for asthma is called robusta.

Question 61

How is caffeine removed from the coffee bean?

Question 62

Why are green coffee beans roasted?

Question 63

Explain the effects that caffeine has on the central nervous system.

Question 64

What results were demonstrated when the military tested caffeinated gum on their soldiers sleep deprived soldiers?

Question 65

Describe caffeinism.

Question 66

Low doses of caffeine, considered to be between 250-300 milligrams, are associated with increased activity in brain areas that support short-term memory and increased attention, concentration, and performance in short-term memory.

Question 67

Using 100 mg of caffeine as a typical amount in a small cup of brewed coffee, discuss other sources of caffeine and the relative amounts in each.

Question 68

Describe how the Stamp Act of 1765 and the later Trade and Revenue Act of 1767 triggered a revolution and changed the consumption patterns of tea and coffee in the United States and England.

Question 69

Heavy caffeine use during pregnancy is associated with such problems as low birth weight, but not caffeine withdrawal symptoms in newborns.

Question 70

In a 1994 experiment, a group of researchers reported the cases of 16 individuals who they considered to meet the general criteria for a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of substance disorder. What did their study involve, and describe the outcome.

Question 71

What happens to people who are not coffee drinkers when they do drink coffee?

Question 72

What are three possible ways in which caffeine use by a woman might interfere with reproduction?

Question 73

How does caffeine affect the brain?

Question 74

Describe how coffee houses in England and France in the 1600s were viewed by society.

Question 75

Describe the role coffee plays in helping a drinker to sober up.

Question 76

Describe the benefits of caffeinating soldiers.

Question 77

Describe the Caffeine Withdrawal Disorder listed in the DSM-5.

Question 78

What is adenosine?