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