How to Identify and Classify Damsons - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary color of ripe Damsons?
A) Bright red
B) Deep purple-blue
C) Yellow-green
D) Pale pink
  • 2. Compared to plums, Damsons are generally...
A) Larger
B) The same size
C) More round
D) Smaller
  • 3. What is the taste characteristic of Damsons?
A) Tart
B) Salty
C) Sweet
D) Bland
  • 4. What shape are Damsons typically?
A) Oval
B) Pear-shaped
C) Heart-shaped
D) Round
  • 5. What type of tree do Damsons grow on?
A) Large coniferous tree
B) Small deciduous tree
C) Vine
D) Evergreen shrub
  • 6. What is the bloom time for Damson trees?
A) Mid-autumn
B) Early spring
C) Winter
D) Late summer
  • 7. What is the 'bloom' on a Damson fruit?
A) A waxy coating
B) A powdery mildew
C) A type of mold
D) A sign of rot
  • 8. Which of these is a common use for Damsons?
A) Jam making
B) Eating raw
C) Juice production (solely)
D) Salad ingredient
  • 9. Compared to some plums, Damson stones are often...
A) Attached to the fruit flesh by a thick stem
B) Non-existent
C) Difficult to remove
D) Easy to remove
  • 10. What is the leaf shape of a Damson tree?
A) Needle-like
B) Elliptical
C) Circular
D) Heart-shaped
  • 11. Are Damson trees self-fertile?
A) Usually self-fertile
B) Only fertile in specific climates
C) Require a pollinator
D) Always sterile
  • 12. What type of soil do Damsons prefer?
A) Pure clay
B) Sandy
C) Well-drained
D) Waterlogged
  • 13. What is the typical harvest time for Damsons?
A) Late summer/early autumn
B) Early spring
C) Late spring
D) Mid-winter
  • 14. What is a defining characteristic of Damson tree bark?
A) Deeply furrowed
B) Covered in thorns
C) Peeling easily
D) Smooth when young
  • 15. Damsons are a type of...
A) Prunus
B) Citrus
C) Malus
D) Pyrus
  • 16. What is the best indicator of ripeness in Damsons?
A) The fruit is bright in color
B) The fruit feels soft when squeezed
C) Easily comes off the tree with a gentle tug
D) The tree stops producing new leaves
  • 17. Compared to plums, how drought-tolerant are damsons?
A) About the same
B) Less drought-tolerant
C) Not at all drought-tolerant
D) More drought-tolerant
  • 18. Which is NOT a common use for damsons?
A) Jam
B) Fresh eating out of hand
C) Liqueur
D) Pie filling
  • 19. What region are damsons originally from?
A) Syria
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) North America
  • 20. How does the fruit stalk connect to a damson?
A) Firmly attached
B) No stalk
C) Hangs off very long stalk
D) Loosely attached
  • 21. Which pest commonly affects Damsons?
A) Plum aphid
B) Grape phylloxera
C) Apple maggot
D) Peach borer
  • 22. What is the flesh of a Damson like?
A) Soft and juicy
B) Stringy
C) Dry and mealy
D) Firm and dense
  • 23. What is the size of a mature Damson tree?
A) 1-2 meters
B) 10-15 meters
C) 3-6 meters
D) 20-30 meters
  • 24. How cold-hardy are Damson trees?
A) Very cold-hardy
B) Not cold-hardy
C) Moderately cold-hardy
D) Only hardy in tropical climates
  • 25. Which factor can influence the color intensity of Damsons?
A) Soil acidity
B) Sunlight exposure
C) Air pressure
D) Rainfall amounts
  • 26. What is the origin of the name 'Damson'?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Germany
D) Damascus
  • 27. How long does it typically take for a Damson tree to bear fruit?
A) Never bears fruit
B) 3-6 years
C) 10+ years
D) 1 year
  • 28. What should you do with overripe Damsons?
A) Use for chutneys and sauces
B) Eat them raw
C) Freeze them for later use
D) Discard them immediately
  • 29. What is the texture of the skin of a Damson?
A) Hairy
B) Rough
C) Smooth
D) Bumpy
  • 30. What distinguishes damsons from other similar fruits regarding sugar content?
A) Equivalent sugar content
B) Lower sugar content
C) No sugar content
D) Higher sugar content
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