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Fruit and Vegetables Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is biologically a fruit, but characteristically a vegetable?

a)

tomato

b)

squash

c)

lemon

d)

kiwi

2.

Which of the following is a market form of fruit?

a)

Dried fruit

b)

Frozen fruit

c)

Processed fresh fruit

d)

All of the above

3.

Fruit ripens due to a gas that it gives off called:

a)

ethylene

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

acetone

d)

carbon monoxide

4.

Which fruit should be stored away from other fruit because of the ethylene that is given off, which may cause other fruit to rot?

a)

melons and tropical fruit

b)

bananas

c)

citrus fruit

d)

apples and pears

5.

The hard pit that protects the seed in fruit such as plums, peaches, and apricots is sometimes known as a/an ____________________.

a)

inner core

b)

pebble

c)

stone

d)

seed of life

6.

TRUE or FALSE: Refrigeration slows down the ripening process of most fruits.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Ripening is when fruit has developed:

a)

leaves from the stem

b)

the brightest color and deepest flavor

c)

hair-like fuzz on the outside

d)

a gas-like odor

8.

TRUE or FALSE: You should use a brush to scrub all fruits when washing.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Brussel sprouts are members of the:

a)

gourd family

b)

leafy green family

c)

cabbage family

d)

onion family

10.

Okra is a member of what family?

a)

root

b)

pepper

c)

tuber

d)

pods and seeds

11.

The compound that gives a chile its heat is called:

a)

cayenne

b)

pepper oil

c)

capsaicin

d)

black pepper

12.

The fleshy portion of certain plants, which usually grows underground, is called a/an ____________________.

a)

root

b)

tuber

c)

cabbage

d)

stalks or shoot

13.

A preparation of tomatoes that are peeled, seeded, and diced is called ____________________.

a)

tomato concasse

b)

roasted tomato

c)

shocked tomato

d)

boiled tomato

14.

Cremini, shiitake, porcini, chanterelles, morels, and truffles are all types of ____________________.

a)

stalks and shoots

b)

mushrooms

c)

cabbages

d)

peppers

15.

Scallions and leeks are part of the ____________________ family of vegetables.

a)

onion

b)

cabbage

c)

tuber

d)

root

16.

The vegetable cooking method that involves boiling, steaming and sautéing and then finishing by adding butter and sugar is known as:

a)

grilling

b)

broiling

c)

glazing

d)

roasting

17.

TRUE or FALSE: ALL vegetables must be refrigerated to remain fresh.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the following is NOT a way that vegetables are usually served?

a)

appetizers

b)

the basis for sauces

c)

accompaniment to meat or fish

d)

dessert