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How to Identify and Classify Onions
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. Which characteristic is MOST important for initially classifying onions?
A) Smell Intensity
B) Bulb Color
C) Leaf Shape
D) Root Length
  • 2. Which onion type is known for its relatively mild flavor and short storage life?
A) Red Onion
B) Shallot
C) Storage Onion
D) Sweet Onion
  • 3. Storage onions are typically categorized by their...
A) Size and shape
B) Water content and texture
C) Pungency and color
D) Sweetness and acidity
  • 4. Which onion is generally the smallest?
A) Pearl Onion
B) White Onion
C) Yellow Onion
D) Spanish Onion
  • 5. What is the primary use of green onions (scallions)?
A) Curing meats
B) Culinary garnish and flavoring
C) Making onion powder
D) Long-term storage
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of a shallot?
A) Bright green leaves only
B) Extremely pungent odor
C) Grows in clusters
D) Single, large bulb
  • 7. What makes leeks distinct from other onions?
A) Purple coloring throughout
B) Extremely thin leaves
C) Grows exclusively underground
D) Edible stalk (no bulb)
  • 8. Which onion type typically has the highest sulfur content?
A) Yellow Onion
B) White Onion
C) Red Onion
D) Sweet Onion
  • 9. What does 'pungency' in an onion refer to?
A) Sweetness level
B) Sharpness of flavor and odor
C) Water content
D) Size of the bulb
  • 10. Which factor MOST influences an onion's pungency?
A) Amount of water
B) Exposure to sunlight
C) Soil composition
D) Storage temperature
  • 11. What color are cipollini onions typically?
A) Yellow
B) White
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 12. Why are some onions better for storage than others?
A) Higher water content and lower pungency
B) Higher sugar content and softer bulbs
C) Larger size and thinner skins
D) Lower water content and higher pungency
  • 13. What part of the green onion is typically used?
A) Only the white bulb
B) Only the roots
C) Both the green tops and the white bulb
D) Only the green tops
  • 14. When judging an onion's quality, what is an undesirable trait?
A) Soft spots
B) Dry outer layers
C) Smooth skin
D) Firmness
  • 15. What is the shape of a cipollini onion?
A) Pear-shaped
B) Elongated
C) Flattened
D) Round
  • 16. What is a common flavor profile associated with red onions?
A) Very pungent and sulfurous
B) Mild and slightly sweet
C) Bitter and earthy
D) Extremely sweet and juicy
  • 17. What color is the inside of a white onion?
A) Purple
B) Red
C) White
D) Yellow
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of spring onions?
A) Very sweet flavor
B) Harvested before the bulb fully matures
C) Extremely pungent
D) Harvested after the bulb fully matures
  • 19. Which part of the leek is typically eaten?
A) The white and light green parts
B) The whole leek
C) Only the root
D) Only the dark green parts
  • 20. What is the best way to store onions?
A) In a cool, dry, and dark place
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In the refrigerator
D) In direct sunlight
  • 21. When should you avoid using a sweet onion?
A) When long storage is required
B) When caramelizing onions
C) When making onion rings
D) When raw consumption is desired
  • 22. What does 'single center' refer to when describing a shallot?
A) A shallot with a very mild flavor
B) A shallot that grew as a single bulb instead of in a cluster
C) A shallot with extremely high pungency
D) A shallot that is grown underground
  • 23. Which type of onion is commonly used in Mexican cuisine?
A) White Onion
B) Red Onion
C) Yellow Onion
D) Sweet Onion
  • 24. What is a key difference between a scallion and a spring onion?
A) Scallions are harvested earlier than spring onions
B) Spring onions have longer green tops than scallions
C) Scallions have a more developed bulb than spring onions
D) Spring onions are always milder in flavor
  • 25. The amount of sulfur in an onion is related to its...
A) Size
B) Sweetness
C) Color
D) Pungency
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the onion family?
A) Rosaceae
B) Allium
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassica
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