How to Identify and Classify Pears
  • 1. What is the most common shape associated with pears?
A) Oblate
B) Pyriform
C) Globose
D) Reniform
  • 2. Which characteristic is MOST useful for initial pear identification?
A) Size
B) Shape
C) Color
D) Smell
  • 3. What is the common ground color of a ripe 'Bartlett' pear?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Brown
  • 4. What is a 'russet' on a pear?
A) Rough, brownish skin
B) Small, white spots
C) Smooth, shiny skin
D) Patch of red color
  • 5. The 'Anjou' pear is typically what color?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Brown
D) Red
  • 6. Which pear variety is known for its bell-shaped appearance?
A) Anjou
B) Bosc
C) Bartlett
D) Comice
  • 7. What is the typical texture of a ripe 'Comice' pear?
A) Gritty
B) Crisp
C) Firm
D) Buttery
  • 8. Which of these pears is known for having a slightly spicy flavor?
A) Seckel
B) Bosc
C) Anjou
D) Bartlett
  • 9. What does 'blush' refer to on a pear?
A) Brown discoloration
B) Red coloration on skin
C) Soft spot on the fruit
D) White speckles on skin
  • 10. Which factor is least helpful in identifying a pear?
A) Tree Size
B) Shape
C) Skin Texture
D) Flesh Color
  • 11. What season are most pears typically harvested?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 12. The 'Asian Pear' is also known as a...
A) European Pear
B) Hard Pear
C) Apple Pear
D) Soft Pear
  • 13. Asian pears are generally what shape?
A) Pyriform
B) Round
C) Bell-shaped
D) Oblong
  • 14. What is a key characteristic of Asian pears' texture?
A) Mealy
B) Buttery
C) Crisp
D) Soft
  • 15. What internal characteristic is helpful for identifying pear varieties when cut open?
A) Stem Length
B) Seed Shape
C) Leaf Size
D) Skin Thickness
  • 16. What is the name of the stem end of the pear?
A) Shoulder
B) Blossom End
C) Body
D) Neck
  • 17. Which pear is often used for canning because of its firm texture?
A) Bartlett
B) Bosc
C) Anjou
D) Comice
  • 18. If a pear feels heavy for its size, what does this indicate?
A) Overripe
B) Pest Infestation
C) Underripe
D) Good Juice Content
  • 19. What does 'lenticel' refer to on a pear?
A) Small spots on the skin
B) Stem attachment point
C) Leaf scar
D) Blossom end scar
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a common pear variety?
A) Bosc
B) Bartlett
C) Anjou
D) Fuji
  • 21. What is the best way to determine ripeness in most pears?
A) Observe color change
B) Smell the blossom end
C) Press gently near the stem
D) Shake the pear
  • 22. What is the color of the flesh of a 'Red Anjou' pear?
A) Pink
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) White to Cream
  • 23. What feature distinguishes the 'Concorde' pear?
A) Russet Skin
B) Small Size
C) Red Color
D) Elongated Shape
  • 24. A pear with gritty flesh likely contains...
A) Stone Cells
B) High Sugar
C) Excess Water
D) Too much fiber
  • 25. Which characteristic is not useful for field identification without cutting the pear open?
A) Size
B) Skin Color
C) Shape
D) Seed color
  • 26. What does it mean if a pear has 'scald'?
A) Insect damage
B) Sunburn damage
C) Bruising
D) Fungal infection
  • 27. Which pear is generally considered the sweetest?
A) Comice
B) Bosc
C) Anjou
D) Bartlett
  • 28. What should you look for when assessing the blossom end of a pear?
A) Color of the skin
B) Presence of lenticels
C) Size of the opening
D) Freedom from damage
  • 29. What is the primary difference between European and Asian pears?
A) Shape
B) Color
C) Size
D) Texture
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