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Chapter 33: Eggs

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Thick, clear albumen indicates that an egg is too old to eat.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The thicker and more prominent the chalazae, the fresher the egg.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Brown eggs are generally more nutritious than white eggs.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Egg sizes can vary slightly in the same carton because of the total weight of the eggs count rather than the size of each egg.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If stored uncovered, eggs can pick up aromas from other foods because of their porous shells.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Egg substitutes contain no cholesterol or fat and are lower in calories than whole fresh eggs.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Eggs are poor emulsifiers.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Beating egg whites forms a foam, which thickens with continued beating.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The white and yolk of eggs separate more easily when the egg is cold.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If you should break the yolk when separating eggs, a tiny bit of yolk in the egg whites will not have any effect on the ability of the egg whites to reach full volume.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

An egg that cracks while cooking in the shell should be discarded.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

In general, the yolk contains more vitamins and minerals than the egg white.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Eggs are graded according to their nutritive value.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Microwaving an egg in its shell can cause heat and steam to build up inside the egg, causing it to explode.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

An egg-separating tool should be used to separate the yolk from the white of an egg to prevent potential contamination from outer shell.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A puffy omelet gets its volume from whipping egg whites.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which is not one of the parts of an egg?

a)

[A] chalazae

b)

[B] yolk

c)

[C] endosperm

d)

[D] air pocket

18.

What is the term for two thick, twisted strands of albumen that anchor the yolk in the center of an egg?

a)

[A] chalazae

b)

[B] membrane

c)

[C] air cell

d)

[D] yolk membrane

19.

What determines the color of an egg shell?

a)

[A] nutrients

b)

[B] flavor

c)

[C] breed of hen

d)

[D] diet of hen

20.

How do grades AA and A eggs differ from grade B eggs?

a)

[A] Grades AA and A eggs are more nutritious

b)

[B] Grades AA and A eggs are bigger

c)

[C] Grades AA and A eggs have a small air cell

d)

[D] Grades AA and A eggs have a bigger yolk

21.

How should eggs be stored?

a)

[A] in their original carton in the refrigerator

b)

[B] in the egg tray in the refrigerator

c)

[C] in a large bowl in the refrigerator

d)

[D] in the crisper section of the refrigerator

22.

How do egg substitutes differ from regular eggs?

a)

[A] They have more fat.

b)

[B] They have no cholesterol.

c)

[C] They have more protein.

d)

[D] They have more phosphorus.

23.

Which is one way to make sure your beaten egg whites will foam and rise well?

a)

[A] Use a wooden bowl.

b)

[B] Use a plastic bowl.

c)

[C] Make sure no trace of yolk is in the whites.

d)

[D] Make sure no trace of white is in the yolks.

24.

What method of cooking eggs adds no fat?

a)

[A] frying

b)

[B] scrambling

c)

[C] poaching

d)

[D] none of the above

25.

Which of the following is a pie with a custard filling that contains ingredients like chopped vegetables, cheese, and chopped cooked meat?

a)

[A] meringue

b)

[B] custard

c)

[C] quiche

d)

[D] puffy omelet

26.

Which of the following nutrients is not found in eggs?

a)

[A] Vitamin C

b)

[B] Vitamin D

c)

[C] Vitamin B 12

d)

[D] protein

27.

Which of the following is true about storing eggs?

a)

[A] Raw eggs stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three months.

b)

[C] Hard-cooked eggs in the shell can be stored in the refrigerator for a month.

c)

[D] Eggs should be refrigerated immediately after returning home from the store.

28.

In which of the following cooking methods are egg yolks always intentionally broken?

a)

[A] when making an omelet

b)

[B] when preparing sunny-side up eggs

c)

[C] when making poached eggs

d)

[D] none of the above

29.

If a 2,500-calorie diet calls for 6½ ounces of protein foods each day and 1 egg equals ounce, how many ounces would still be needed if a person eats two eggs for breakfast?

a)

[A] 2 ounces

b)

[B] 3½ ounces

c)

[C] 4½ ounces

d)

[D] 5 ounces

30.

Thick, twisted strands that anchor the yolk in the center of an egg

a)

[A] albumen

b)

[B] beading

c)

[C] chalazae

d)

[D] coagulate

e)

[E] custard

31.

Substance that holds together two liquids that normally would not stay combined.

a)

[A] chalazae

b)

[B] coagulate

c)

[C] custard

d)

[D] emulsifier

e)

[E] weeping

32.
The egg "white" is actually called the _______
a)
Albumen
b)
Shell
c)
Chalaza
d)
Yolk
33.
The color of the egg shell has no influence on nutritional values or eating quality
a)
True
b)
False
34.
What is the name of the protective membrane just under the shell?
a)
Shell membrane
b)
Air pocket
c)
Thin Albumen
d)
Chalazae
35.
Which part of the egg?
a)
Yolk
b)
Chalazae
c)
Thin Albumen
d)
Thick Albumen
36.
Which part of the egg?
a)
Yolk
b)
Chalazae
c)
Thin Albumen
d)
Thick Albumen
37.
Egg whites act as a leavening agent when whipped into a foam by
a)
adding protien
b)
adding air
c)
adding volume
d)
adding texture
38.
What are the different egg grades?
a)
A, B, C
b)
A, AA, C
c)
A, B, CC
d)
A, AA, B
39.
What does USDA stand for?
a)
United States Deli Association
b)
United States Department of Agriculture
c)
United States Dairy Account
d)
United Seals Defense Association
40.
Which is a main principle of cooking eggs?
a)
High heat until egg is cooked
b)
Low heat until egg is cooked
c)
In a hot oven and then turned off
d)
Microwave
41.
If a recipe calls for 1 egg,  what size egg should you use?
a)
Large
b)
Extra large
c)
Jumbo
d)
Medium
42.
_____________ increases in size as the egg ages.
a)
Air Cell
b)
Yolk
c)
Germinal Disc 
d)
Thick Albumen
43.

which food poisoning is associated with eggs and chickens?

a)

Listeria

b)

Salmonella

c)

E-coli

d)

staphylococcus

44.

True or false, the first step in cooking hard-boiled eggs is to place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with water one inch above the egg(s).

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Cooked with shells in water for about 10 minutes...

a)

hard-boiled eggs

b)

poached eggs

c)

fried eggs

d)

scrambled eggs