How to Identify and Classify Green Onions
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to identify a green onion?
A) Purple flowers
B) Thick, woody stem
C) Long, slender green leaves
D) Large, round bulb
  • 2. Which part of the green onion is typically eaten?
A) Only the root
B) Only the green leaves
C) Only the white base
D) Both the green leaves and the white base
  • 3. What is another common name for green onions?
A) Leeks
B) Chives
C) Shallots
D) Scallions
  • 4. How do green onions typically taste?
A) Extremely bitter
B) Sweet and fruity
C) Very strong garlic flavor
D) Mild onion flavor
  • 5. What color should healthy green onion leaves be?
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) Bright green
D) Brown
  • 6. What is the ideal texture of a green onion?
A) Soft and mushy
B) Slimy
C) Hard and woody
D) Crisp and firm
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a common use for green onions?
A) Garnish
B) Main course roast
C) Ingredient in soups
D) Ingredient in salads
  • 8. How are green onions typically sold?
A) Powdered
B) Individually
C) In jars
D) In bunches
  • 9. What type of plant is a green onion?
A) Herb
B) Grain
C) Vegetable
D) Fruit
  • 10. How should green onions be stored?
A) At room temperature in sunlight
B) Dried and stored in a jar
C) Refrigerated in a plastic bag
D) In the freezer
  • 11. What is a sign that a green onion is going bad?
A) Bright green color
B) Crisp leaves
C) Slimy texture
D) Firm base
  • 12. Are green onions the same as spring onions?
A) No, they are completely different species.
B) Only if they are organic.
C) Yes, they are always the same.
D) They can be, depending on the region.
  • 13. What is the scientific name for the green onion?
A) Solanum lycopersicum
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Allium cepa
D) Malus domestica
  • 14. Which of these is a benefit of eating green onions?
A) Rich in vitamins
B) Causes digestive problems
C) Contains no nutrients
D) High in saturated fat
  • 15. What climate do green onions typically thrive in?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical
C) Arctic
D) Arid
  • 16. How much of the green onion should be cut off when preparing it for cooking?
A) The entire white part
B) Only the very tip of the root
C) The entire green part
D) The root end and any damaged leaves
  • 17. When are green onions typically harvested?
A) Throughout the year
B) Only in the fall
C) Only in the winter
D) Only in the spring
  • 18. What is the purpose of the white base of the green onion?
A) It is just for support
B) It is the immature bulb
C) It is where the roots grow
D) It is for storing water
  • 19. Why do green onions have a milder flavor than bulb onions?
A) They are genetically modified to be milder
B) They are harvested before the bulb fully matures
C) They are grown in different soil
D) They are a different species of onion
  • 20. What can you do with the roots of a green onion?
A) Eat them
B) Replant them to grow more green onions
C) Throw them away immediately
D) Use them to make tea
  • 21. Which cooking style often uses green onions?
A) Mexican cuisine
B) Asian cuisine
C) Italian cuisine
D) French cuisine
  • 22. What is the best way to clean green onions?
A) Microwave to kill bacteria
B) Soak in hot water
C) Wash with soap
D) Rinse under cold water
  • 23. What dish is often garnished with chopped green onions?
A) Soup
B) Toast
C) Cake
D) Ice cream
  • 24. What part of the plant is the green onion derived from?
A) A member of the Citrus family
B) A member of the Rose family
C) A member of the Sunflower family
D) A member of the Allium family
  • 25. How should you chop green onions?
A) With scissors
B) In a blender
C) By hand
D) With a sharp knife on a cutting board
  • 26. What alternative is sometimes used for green onions if they are unavailable?
A) Garlic
B) Chives
C) Ginger
D) Potatoes
  • 27. In which conditions should you grow green onions?
A) Dry soil and shade
B) Clay soil and partial shade
C) Well-drained soil and full sun
D) Sandy soil and full shade
  • 28. Which is true about the fiber content in green onions?
A) No fiber content.
B) Good source of fiber.
C) Toxic levels of fiber.
D) Poor source of fiber.
  • 29. Which is an appropriate way to preserve green onions for long term use?
A) Boil them
B) Ferment them
C) Freeze them
D) Roast them
  • 30. Which region are green onions most commonly grown in?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Asia
D) Africa
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