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