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