Question

what is the primary purpose of arranging utensils in a specific order at a formal place setting?
○ to make the table look symmetrical
○ to show off wealth/look rich
○ makes guest use utensils from the outside in
○ to save space on the table

in formal etiquette, what is a charger on the table?
○ a type of knife
○ a plate under the dinner plate
○ a dessert tray
○ the name for the water pitcher

Explanation:

For the first question: Formal place settings follow the "outside-in" rule, so utensils are ordered to guide guests to use them in the correct sequence for courses, which is the core functional purpose.
For the second question: In formal dining etiquette, a charger is a decorative and functional under-plate that holds the dinner plate, typically used for presentation and to protect the table.

Answer:

1. makes guest use utensils from the outside in
2. a plate under the dinner plate