QUIZ - ANSWERS

1. Who said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."? Gandhi

2. When is the Vegan Society's Diamond Jubilee [60 years]? 2004

3. In what town is the Vegan Society office? St Leonard's on Sea [Hastings]

4. What is the date of World Vegan Day? 1st November

5. Name a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than oily fish. flaxseed (linseed), rapeseed, hemp, walnuts

6. In what book does the following appear, "There is not an animal that walks on the earth nor a bird that flies with its wings but they are communities just like you."? The Koran

7. The number of adult vegans in the UK is about 300,000

8. Is it OK for vegans to eat honey? no

9. Is there any reliable source of usable vitamin B12 other than fortified foods and supplements? no

10. What daily intake of B12 does the Vegan Society recommend? 3 micrograms

11. Why is Quorn not vegan? contains egg

12. Are any Linda McCartney foods currently suitable for vegans? no

13. Name a good vegan food source of calcium. dark green leafy vegetables [e.g. kale, spring greens - NOT spinach]

14. What is cochineal made from? squashed insects

15. What is tofu made from? soya beans

16. What makes most brands of condoms not vegan? casein

17. What is the Vegan Society's web address? www.vegansociety.com

18. Which is animal derived: vitamin D2 or vitamin D3? D3

19. Name another important vitamin for bone health. K [found in broccoli], also C

20. Why are matches not vegan? gelatine

21. Name three animal products used in wine and beer production. isinglass, blood, egg white, casein [from milk]

22. Could UK farmland support the entire population on a vegan diet? yes

23. What are the initials of the UK agriculture ministry and what do they stand for? DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

24. Who said, "As long as there are slaughterhouses there will always be battlefields."? Tolstoy