How to Identify and Classify Citron Fruits
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes citron from other citrus fruits?
A) High juice content
B) Thick rind with minimal pulp
C) Bright orange color
D) Thin, easily peelable skin
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for citron?
A) Candied peel
B) Juice concentrate
C) Direct consumption like an orange
D) Making lemonade
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a citron fruit?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Perfectly round
C) Flat and wide
D) Oblong or oval
  • 4. What is the texture of a citron rind?
A) Rough and bumpy
B) Thin and papery
C) Smooth and shiny
D) Waxy and slippery
  • 5. What is the color of a mature citron fruit?
A) Orange or red
B) Brown or black
C) Purple or blue
D) Yellow or green
  • 6. Which of these is a recognized variety of citron?
A) Etrog
B) Clementine
C) Navel
D) Valencia
  • 7. What is the name of the inner white part of the rind?
A) Albedo
B) Pulp
C) Zest
D) Flavedo
  • 8. Where is citron commonly cultivated?
A) Amazon rainforest
B) Sahara desert
C) Arctic tundra
D) Mediterranean region
  • 9. What is the typical size of a citron fruit?
A) Medium, like a tangerine
B) Small, like a grape
C) Large, up to 12 inches
D) Very tiny, like a blueberry
  • 10. What is the aroma of citron?
A) Earthy and musty
B) Odorless
C) Faintly sweet
D) Intensely fragrant
  • 11. The 'Fingered Citron' is known for what characteristic?
A) Bright red color
B) Segments resembling fingers
C) Extremely small size
D) Completely seedless
  • 12. What makes the Florentine citron special?
A) Lack of rind
B) Very high acidity
C) Blue colored fruit
D) Sweet albedo
  • 13. What is the scientific name of citron?
A) Citrus sinensis
B) Citrus limon
C) Citrus reticulata
D) Citrus medica
  • 14. Why is citron sometimes used in religious ceremonies?
A) Symbolic value
B) Easy availability
C) Nutritional benefits
D) Low cost
  • 15. What is the pulp of citron typically like?
A) Nonexistent
B) Dry and acidic
C) Sweet and juicy
D) Bitter and plentiful
  • 16. Which part of the citron is used to make marmalade?
A) The rind
B) The pulp
C) The leaves
D) The seeds
  • 17. How does the 'Diamante' citron differ from other citrons?
A) Completely round shape
B) Very small size
C) Lack of fragrance
D) Very large size
  • 18. What is a major difference between citron and lemon?
A) Lemons are always seedless.
B) Lemons have thicker rinds.
C) Citron is sweeter.
D) Citron has a thicker rind.
  • 19. What is candying?
A) Adding artificial colors to fruit
B) Preserving fruit in sugar syrup
C) Drying fruit in the sun
D) Freezing fruit for long-term storage
  • 20. How should a citron be stored to maintain freshness?
A) Refrigerated immediately
B) In direct sunlight
C) Cool, dry place
D) Submerged in water
  • 21. What is the historical significance of citron?
A) Only discovered in the 20th century
B) Primarily grown for animal feed
C) One of the original citrus fruits
D) A recent hybrid citrus fruit
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the 'Corsican' citron?
A) Known for its extremely thin rind
B) Known for its bitter taste
C) Known for being seedless
D) Known for its high oil content
  • 23. If a citrus fruit has a very bumpy rind, which fruit is it more likely to be?
A) Orange
B) Citron
C) Lime
D) Grapefruit
  • 24. What impact does the lack of juice in citron have on its use?
A) Primarily used for its rind
B) Used in drinks because of high juice yield
C) Sold for its refreshing qualities
D) Popular for making juice
  • 25. What is the relationship of the etrog to Sukkot?
A) It is eaten at the feast
B) It is a decoration
C) It is one of the Four Species
D) It is used as incense
  • 26. What makes the Moroccan Citron unique?
A) It is resistant to all diseases
B) It is always seedless
C) It is always small
D) It comes in many shapes and sizes.
  • 27. Which of these countries is NOT a large producer of Citron?
A) Italy
B) Greece
C) Puerto Rico
D) Canada
  • 28. When referring to Citron flavor, what is often described?
A) A sweet and slightly floral taste
B) A very salty flavor
C) A very bitter flavor
D) A taste exactly like a lemon
  • 29. What is the purpose of the flavedo in citron?
A) It keeps the rind solid
B) It absorbs water for the plant
C) It contains the essential oils
D) It helps with reproduction
  • 30. What is the benefit of consuming Citron?
A) High in vitamin C
B) High in sodium
C) High in vitamin D
D) High in protein
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