How to Identify and Classify Lychees
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a lychee?
A) Its bumpy, textured skin
B) Its smooth, glossy skin
C) Its green color
D) Its small size
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common lychee skin color?
A) Pink
B) Yellow-Red
C) Red
D) Green
  • 3. The flesh of a ripe lychee is typically:
A) Translucent white
B) Opaque yellow
C) Dark brown
D) Bright red
  • 4. What is the typical size of a lychee fruit?
A) 3-4 inches in diameter
B) Less than 0.5 inch in diameter
C) 1-2 inches in diameter
D) 6-8 inches in diameter
  • 5. The seed of a lychee is typically:
A) Dark brown or black
B) White
C) Red
D) Green
  • 6. What is the general shape of a lychee fruit?
A) Triangular
B) Square
C) Round to oval
D) Elongated and thin
  • 7. The 'Brewster' lychee is known for its:
A) Extremely sweet flavor
B) Early-season ripening
C) Very small size
D) Late-season ripening
  • 8. Which lychee variety is known for its small seed (chicken tongue)?
A) Mauritius
B) Seedless varieties
C) Sweet Cliff
D) Brewster
  • 9. What does 'aril' refer to in a lychee?
A) The outer skin
B) The tree's leaves
C) The seed itself
D) The edible flesh surrounding the seed
  • 10. A lychee with a sour or tart taste is likely:
A) Always genetically modified
B) A specific variety
C) Overripe
D) Unripe
  • 11. Which of the following characteristics would indicate a FRESH lychee?
A) Firm texture and vibrant color
B) Soft texture and dull color
C) Brown spots all over the skin
D) Cracked skin
  • 12. What climate is best suited for growing lychees?
A) Subtropical
B) Arctic
C) Desert
D) Temperate
  • 13. What is 'Lychee Burn'?
A) A fungal infection
B) A sign of over-ripening
C) Insect damage
D) Sun damage to the fruit
  • 14. The 'Mauritius' lychee is typically:
A) Green and sour
B) Early season and red
C) Seedless and small
D) Late season and large
  • 15. What does 'acidity' refer to in terms of lychee taste?
A) The level of tartness or sourness
B) The fruit's texture
C) The level of bitterness
D) The level of sweetness
  • 16. How are lychees typically harvested?
A) Using machines
B) By shaking the tree
C) By cutting the tree down
D) By hand
  • 17. What is the shelf life of fresh lychees?
A) Several weeks at room temperature
B) Only a few hours at room temperature
C) Several days when refrigerated
D) Months when frozen
  • 18. Which country is the largest producer of lychees?
A) China
B) Thailand
C) India
D) Vietnam
  • 19. What plant family do lychees belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Poaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Sapindaceae
  • 20. The aroma of a ripe lychee is often described as:
A) Earthy and musky
B) Floral and fragrant
C) Citrusy and sharp
D) Sulfuric and strong
  • 21. What is 'chicken tongue' in lychee terms?
A) A type of skin blemish
B) A very small, shriveled seed
C) A specific growing technique
D) A sweet aroma
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common use for lychees?
A) Making juice
B) Eating fresh
C) Making biofuel
D) Making desserts
  • 23. A lychee with a cracked skin usually indicates:
A) A unique variety
B) Optimal ripeness
C) Underripeness
D) Overripeness or damage
  • 24. What is the best way to store lychees?
A) In a paper bag in the freezer
B) At room temperature in direct sunlight
C) Submerged in water
D) Refrigerated in a plastic bag
  • 25. What is the role of 'litchi chinensis'?
A) A lychee disease
B) Botanical name of the lychee tree
C) A lychee harvesting method
D) The name of a specific lychee cultivar
  • 26. What does TSS (Total Soluble Solids) measure in lychees?
A) Water content
B) Acidity level
C) Vitamin C content
D) Sugar content
  • 27. Which of the following is generally true of seedless lychees?
A) They require special growing conditions.
B) They have smaller seeds or none at all.
C) They taste significantly different than normal lychees.
D) They are always larger than normal lychees.
  • 28. What visual cue may indicate a lychee is starting to ferment?
A) A slightly alcoholic smell.
B) No change in appearance.
C) A brighter red color.
D) A harder, firmer texture.
  • 29. What is the typical sugar content (Brix) of a ripe lychee?
A) 16-20
B) 25-30
C) 1-5
D) 5-10
  • 30. Which common pest affects lychee trees and fruit?
A) Ladybugs
B) Aphids
C) Lychee Mite
D) Grasshoppers
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