Nutritious Nettles: Comprehension Quiz

What is one reason nettles are considered a “nuisance weed”?

• • A) They are rare and hard to find

• • B) They grow very slowly

• • C) They can sting when touched

• • D) They are expensive to grow

Which part of the nettle plant is used to make tea?

• Stems

• Roots

• Seeds

• Leaves

Which of these is a benefit of eating or drinking nettles?

• • A) They taste like sugar

• • B) They help with relaxation and provide vitamins

• • C) They grow in winter

• • D) They are very spicy

What safety advice is given when handling fresh nettles?

• • A) Wash them with cold water

• • B) Freeze them before use

• • C) Wear gloves to avoid stings

• • D) Only touch the stems

What cooking method removes the sting from nettles?

• • A) Slicing

• • B) Boiling or drying

• • C) Freezing

• • D) Roasting

Which of the following is NOT a dish mentioned in the text?

• • A) Nettle lasagna

• • B) Nettle soup

• • C) Nettle pesto

• • D) Nettle scones

What is “retting” in the process of making nettle fibre?

• • A) Dyeing the fabric

• • B) Beating the leaves

• • C) Soaking stalks to break down outer layers

• • D) Spinning the thread into yarn

Which of these is a feature of nettle fabric?

• • A) Water-repellent

• • B) Gets rougher over time

• • C) Becomes softer with each wash

• • D) Needs heavy chemicals to clean

Why are nettles more eco-friendly than cotton?

• • A) They are machine-grown

• • B) They need no pesticides and less water

• • C) They grow only indoors

• • D) They are artificial plants

What does the growing use of nettle fabric suggest about modern fashion?

• • A) People want more expensive clothes

• • B) People want natural, sustainable materials

• • C) Nettle clothes are replacing all others

• • D) People no longer like cotton