Rhubarb pie - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary filling of a rhubarb pie?
A) Strawberry
B) Apples
C) Rhubarb
D) Blueberries
  • 2. Since what century has rhubarb been cultivated in the United Kingdom?
A) 1600s
B) 1500s
C) 1700s
D) 1800s
  • 3. When did people in the United Kingdom start eating rhubarb leaf stalks?
A) 1700s
B) 1600s
C) 1900s
D) 1800s
  • 4. What is added to rhubarb pie to balance the tartness of the vegetable?
A) Salt
B) Honey
C) Lemon juice
D) Sugar
  • 5. What type of crust does a rhubarb pie in the United Kingdom usually have?
A) No crust
B) Only a top crust
C) A biscuit topping
D) A bottom crust and a variety of upper crusts
  • 6. What type of upper crust is often used in the United States?
A) Deep-dish
B) Lattice-style
C) Pastry-shell
D) Crumb-style
  • 7. Rhubarb pie is part of the cuisine of which region in the United States?
A) The Rocky Mountains
B) The Pacific Southwest
C) New England
D) The Deep South
  • 8. In which US regions was rhubarb a popular choice for pie filling due to the limited availability of fruits?
A) Southwest and Mid-Atlantic
B) Great Plains and Midwest
C) New England and Pacific Northwest
D) Pacific Coast and Alaska
  • 9. Which city calls itself the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World?
A) Sumner, Washington
B) Chicago, Illinois
C) Boston, Massachusetts
D) Seattle, Washington
  • 10. Since at least which decade has Sumner used its title as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World?
A) 1930s
B) 1950s
C) 1920s
D) 1940s
  • 11. Why are rhubarb desserts popular in Canada?
A) They are mandated by law
B) The plant survives in cold climates
C) It is cheaper than other fruits
D) It is a native plant
  • 12. What is strawberry rhubarb pie known for?
A) Being savory
B) Being tart and sweet
C) Having no sugar
D) Being spicy and sour
  • 13. In England, when are strawberries and rhubarb harvested together?
A) April and May
B) December and January
C) August and September
D) June and July
  • 14. Why did the British pair strawberries with rhubarb?
A) Strawberry sweetness offsets rhubarb tartness
B) To preserve the fruit longer
C) To make the pie easier to bake
D) To change the color of the pie
  • 15. What is sometimes used as a thickener in rhubarb pie?
A) Cornmeal
B) Baking soda
C) Tapioca
D) Gelatin
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