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Fruits Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the form of sugar found in fruits?

a)

Lactose

b)

Sucrose

c)

Fructose

d)

Galactose

2.

Which type of fruit is an apple?

a)

Drupe

b)

Pome

c)

Melon

d)

Tropical

3.

The chemical process that occurs when oxygen in the air comes in contact with the flesh of the fruit and turns brown is called

a)

Seeding

b)

Glazing

c)

Carmelizing

d)

Enzymatic Browning

4.

Fruits can be purchased in which forms?

a)

Canned

b)

Fresh

c)

Frozen

d)

Dried

e)

All of the above

5.
  1. What happens when fruits give off ethylene gas?

a)

They absorb odors form other fruits

b)

They cause other fruits to ripen faster

c)

They have to be used immediately

d)

They have to be thrown away

6.

Fruits that have a central pit enclosing a single seed are known as

a)

Melon

b)

Pome

c)

Drupe

d)

Berries

7.

What are the qualities to look for when purchasing citrus fruits?

a)

heaviness, smooth skin, and no large blemishes or spots

b)

heaviness, thick skins, and bland color

c)

light fruit, thin skin, and spots

d)

heaviness and thick tough skins with no color

8.

The first step in preparing fruits and vegetables is

a)

Zesting

b)

Cleaning

c)

Peeling

d)

Wiping

9.

What can be done to slow down the discoloring of freshly cut fruit?

a)

Sprinkle with salt

b)

Soak in warm water

c)

Coat with oil and water

d)

Coat with lemon juice and water

10.

What category of fruit does a raspberry belong to?

a)

Pome

b)

Citrus

c)

Berry

d)

Drupe

11.

Where should bananas be stored?

a)

On the counter away from other fruits

b)

in the refrigerator

c)

in the freezer

d)

in the pantry

12.

Honeydew and Cantaloupe are examples of

a)

Berries

b)

Pomes

c)

Tropical

d)

Melons

13.

Peaches and Plums are

a)

pomes

b)

drupes

c)

melons

d)

tropical

14.

Oranges, Limes, Lemons, and Grapefruits are

a)

Tropical Fruits

b)

Citrus Fruits

c)

Berries

d)

Drupes

15.

Pineapples, Dragon Fruit, and Bananas are

a)

Tropical Fruits

b)

Berries

c)

Melons

d)

Berries

16.

Apples and Pears are

a)

Drupes

b)

Citrus

c)

Berries

d)

Pomes

17.

Fruits can be cooked in a variety of ways: grilled, poached, baked, or sauteed.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What fruits were used to make our "Dump Cake"? (Cherries and Pineapple)

a)

Drupes and Melons

b)

Drupes and Tropical

c)

Berries and Drupes

d)

Pomes and Tropical

19.

We made Apple Crisp last week? What is the category for apples and what cooking method did we use?

a)

Pome, Saute

b)

Drupe, Sauté

c)

Pome, Bake

d)

Drupe, Bake

20.

Fruits are very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways on restaurant menus!

a)

True

b)

False