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Applied Starch and Pasta Dishes Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following plants is tapioca starch derived?

a)

Cassava

b)

Sago palm

c)

Yam

d)

Sweet potato

2.

Which of the following grains is known for being gluten-free and is a good source of starch?

a)

Wheat

b)

Rye

c)

Barley

d)

Quinoa

3.

Which ingredient is typically used to thicken a sauce in many starch-based dishes?

a)

Sugar

b)

Baking soda

c)

Cornstarch

d)

Yeast

4.

When preparing risotto, which type of rice is traditionally used?

a)

Basmati

b)

Jasmine

c)

Arborio

d)

Wild rice

5.

In making pasta, which type of flour is normally used?

a)

Bread flour

b)

Cake flour

c)

Oat flour

d)

Semolina flour

6.

In preparing polenta, which type of grain is used?

a)

Barley

b)

Cornmeal

c)

Farro

d)

Buckwheat

7.

For rich and creamy macaroni and cheese, which ingredient is crucial?

a)

Cheddar cheese

b)

Heavy cream

c)

Parmesan cheese

d)

Evaporated milk

8.

To make a traditional paella, which ingredient is essential for achieving the dish’s distinct flavor and color?

a)

Turmeric

b)

Paprika

c)

Saffron

d)

Cumin

9.

Which of the following pasta is a fun wheel shape that catches all types of sauces and ingredients in a soup or pasta?

a)

Gemelli

b)

Rotelle

c)

Lasagna

d)

Cannelloni

10.

Which of the following pasta is hand-rolled that starts flat?

a)

Cannelloni

b)

Tortellini

c)

Mezzelune

d)

Lasagna

11.

What short pasta is often compared to the shape of ears?

a)

Rotini

b)

Gemelli

c)

Vermicelli

d)

Orecchiette

12.

What short pasta is hollow cylinder-shaped with slanted edges?

a)

Penne

b)

Vermicelli

c)

Radiatori

d)

Rotini

13.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Lasagna?

a)

15 minutes

b)

30 minutes

c)

45 minutes

d)

60 minutes

14.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Bow Ties?

a)

11 minutes

b)

8 minutes

c)

14 minutes

d)

17 minutes

15.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Linguine?

a)

10 minutes

b)

6 minutes

c)

14 minutes

d)

18 minutes

16.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Rigatoni?

a)

10 minutes

b)

7 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

20 minutes

17.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Spaghetti?

a)

10 minutes

b)

5 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

20 minutes

18.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Ziti?

a)

10 minutes

b)

7 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

20 minutes

19.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Fettuccine?

a)

8 minutes

b)

5 minutes

c)

12 minutes

d)

15 minutes

20.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Rotini?

a)

8 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

6 minutes

d)

12 minutes

21.

What is the cooking time for al dente for Elbow Macaroni?

a)

6 minutes

b)

8 minutes

c)

10 minutes

d)

12 minutes