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