How to Identify and Classify Bok Choy - Quiz
  • 1. What family does Bok Choy belong to?
A) Solanaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Poaceae
D) Brassicaceae
  • 2. Bok Choy is a type of:
A) Chinese cabbage
B) Spinach
C) Lettuce
D) Kale
  • 3. What is the scientific name for Bok Choy?
A) Lactuca sativa
B) Spinacia oleracea
C) Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 4. What is the defining characteristic of Bok Choy's leaves?
A) Reddish-purple leaves with thin stalks
B) Long, needle-like leaves
C) Dark green leaves with thick, white stalks
D) Frilly, light green leaves
  • 5. What is the primary color of Bok Choy stalks?
A) Green
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 6. What does the term 'Bok Choy' literally mean in Cantonese?
A) Crisp vegetable
B) White vegetable
C) Round vegetable
D) Green vegetable
  • 7. What is a common variety of Bok Choy?
A) Iceberg Bok Choy
B) Shanghai Bok Choy
C) Roma Bok Choy
D) Boston Bok Choy
  • 8. Shanghai Bok Choy is known for having what color stalks?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Purple
D) Light green
  • 9. What is a key difference between Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage?
A) Bok Choy has distinct stalks, Napa is tightly headed.
B) Bok Choy is yellow, Napa is green.
C) There is no difference.
D) Bok Choy is round, Napa is long.
  • 10. How are Bok Choy leaves typically attached?
A) In a spiral
B) On a single stem
C) Randomly scattered
D) In a rosette formation
  • 11. What is the typical size of a mature Bok Choy plant?
A) 3-4 feet
B) 2-3 inches
C) 6-12 inches
D) 1-2 feet
  • 12. How can you distinguish between mature and immature Bok Choy?
A) Mature Bok Choy has larger, tougher leaves
B) Mature Bok Choy is brighter green
C) There is no visual difference
D) Immature Bok Choy has whiter stalks
  • 13. What kind of environment does Bok Choy thrive in?
A) Hot, humid weather
B) Tropical weather
C) Dry, arid weather
D) Cool weather
  • 14. What is a common pest that affects Bok Choy?
A) Bees
B) Ladybugs
C) Earthworms
D) Aphids
  • 15. Which part of the Bok Choy plant is edible?
A) Only the leaves
B) Only the roots
C) Only the stalks
D) Both leaves and stalks
  • 16. What is the texture of Bok Choy stalks?
A) Slimy
B) Mushy
C) Crisp
D) Soft
  • 17. What is the general flavor profile of Bok Choy?
A) Mild and slightly peppery
B) Bitter and pungent
C) Sour and tangy
D) Sweet and fruity
  • 18. How does baby Bok Choy differ from mature Bok Choy?
A) Smaller, more tender leaves
B) Tougher leaves, less flavor
C) Thicker stalks
D) Darker green color
  • 19. What is one way Bok Choy is commonly prepared in Asian cuisine?
A) Fried
B) Stir-fried
C) Boiled
D) Baked
  • 20. Compared to regular Bok Choy, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) has:
A) Thicker stalks and smaller leaves
B) No stalks at all
C) Thinner stalks and larger leaves
D) Same characteristics as Bok Choy
  • 21. What nutrient is Bok Choy a good source of?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin K
  • 22. How does bolting affect Bok Choy?
A) Makes the stalks tougher
B) Makes the leaves bitter
C) Makes the leaves sweeter
D) Has no effect
  • 23. What should you look for when selecting Bok Choy in a store?
A) Firm stalks and vibrant leaves
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Wilted leaves and soft stalks
D) Brown spots on the stalks
  • 24. How should Bok Choy be stored in the refrigerator?
A) Unwrapped
B) Loosely wrapped in a plastic bag
C) In an airtight container
D) Submerged in water
  • 25. What is the best way to clean Bok Choy?
A) Soak in warm water with soap
B) Boil for 5 minutes
C) Rinse thoroughly under cold water
D) Wipe with a dry cloth
  • 26. What part of the Bok Choy should be cut off before cooking?
A) No part needs to be cut off
B) The very bottom of the stem
C) All of the stalks
D) The top of the leaves
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a common name for Bok Choy?
A) Pak Choi
B) White Mustard Cabbage
C) Chinese White Cabbage
D) Daikon Cabbage
  • 28. Why is it important to wash Bok Choy thoroughly?
A) To make it sweeter
B) To remove dirt and grit
C) To increase its shelf life
D) To prevent bolting
  • 29. How does cooking affect the flavor of Bok Choy?
A) It becomes more bitter
B) It becomes milder
C) It becomes sweeter
D) It becomes spicier
  • 30. What is the flowering stalk of Bok Choy called?
A) Rapini
B) Radicchio
C) Celeriac
D) Kohlrabi
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