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How to Identify and Classify Shallots - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes shallots from onions?
A) Shallots are only grown in Asia.
B) Shallots have a spherical shape.
C) Shallots are always larger than onions.
D) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb.
  • 2. Shallots belong to which plant family?
A) Amaryllidaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a shallot bulb?
A) Elongated or pear-shaped
B) Square
C) Perfectly round
D) Irregular
  • 4. What is the flavor profile of shallots compared to onions?
A) Extremely spicy
B) More pungent and bitter
C) Milder and sweeter
D) Exactly the same
  • 5. What is the typical skin color of shallots?
A) Always green
B) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple
C) Always black
D) Always white
  • 6. How are shallots typically propagated?
A) By planting individual bulbs
B) By grafting
C) By cuttings
D) By seeds
  • 7. What is a common culinary use for shallots?
A) As a fruit filling
B) As a tea ingredient
C) As a flavoring agent in sauces and dressings
D) As a main course vegetable
  • 8. What is the internal color of a shallot bulb typically?
A) Fluorescent pink
B) Bright green
C) White or pale purple
D) Dark brown
  • 9. How many bulbs typically grow from a single shallot set?
A) One
B) None
C) Multiple
D) Thousands
  • 10. Compared to onions, what is the shelf life of shallots generally?
A) Much longer
B) Similar, but may store slightly longer
C) Shallots rot very quickly.
D) Much shorter
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a common variety of shallot?
A) Echalion
B) French Grey
C) Red Globe
D) Jersey
  • 12. What type of climate do shallots prefer?
A) Extremely dry
B) Hot and humid
C) Cool to temperate
D) Arctic
  • 13. When is the typical harvest time for shallots?
A) Late summer to early fall
B) Any time of year
C) Early spring
D) Winter
  • 14. What is a key indicator that shallots are ready to harvest?
A) The leaves grow taller
B) The roots turn blue
C) The bulbs turn bright red
D) The tops begin to fall over
  • 15. How should shallots be stored after harvesting?
A) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
B) In the refrigerator
C) In a sealed plastic bag
D) Soaked in water
  • 16. What is the botanical name for shallots?
A) Solanum lycopersicum
B) Malus domestica
C) Brassica oleracea
D) Allium cepa var. aggregatum
  • 17. What is one nutritional benefit of shallots?
A) They are a good source of antioxidants.
B) They are high in cholesterol.
C) They are high in saturated fat.
D) They contain no vitamins.
  • 18. What is the ideal soil pH for growing shallots?
A) 6.0 to 7.0
B) 4.0 to 5.0
C) 8.0 to 9.0
D) Below 3.0
  • 19. What is a common pest that affects shallots?
A) Snails
B) Onion thrips
C) Aphids
D) Grasshoppers
  • 20. How deeply should shallot sets be planted?
A) Completely buried
B) Halfway in the soil
C) With the tip just showing above the soil
D) On the surface of the soil
  • 21. What is 'Echalion' shallot known for?
A) Its small, round shape
B) Its long, banana-like shape
C) Its extremely pungent flavor
D) Its bright pink color
  • 22. Which cooking method best preserves the delicate flavor of shallots?
A) Deep frying
B) Sautéing
C) Boiling
D) Pressure cooking
  • 23. What is the purpose of 'curing' shallots after harvest?
A) To make them sweeter
B) To dry the outer layers for better storage
C) To increase their size
D) To prevent them from sprouting
  • 24. What is the difference between shallots and garlic?
A) Shallots have a milder flavor than garlic.
B) Shallots have a stronger flavor than garlic
C) Shallots grow in heads, garlic grows in clusters.
D) They are the same thing.
  • 25. Which of these is the best way to determine if a shallot is fresh?
A) The bulb is soft and easily squished.
B) The bulb has a strong odor.
C) The bulb is sprouting green shoots.
D) The bulb is firm and without soft spots.
  • 26. What is a common dish that frequently uses shallots?
A) Peanut butter sandwich
B) Ice Cream
C) Vinaigrette
D) Omelet
  • 27. What is a sign of overwatering in shallots?
A) Rapid growth
B) Larger bulb formation
C) Dark green leaves
D) Yellowing leaves
  • 28. What is a use for shallot greens?
A) They are poisonous.
B) As a substitute for chives or green onions.
C) To make shallot tea.
D) Animal Fodder
  • 29. What should you do if your shallots start to flower?
A) Add more fertilizer.
B) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth.
C) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds.
D) Transplant them into a larger container.
  • 30. What are the benefit of growing shallots from sets instead of seeds?
A) Sets do not require watering
B) Seeds mature quicker than sets
C) Sets mature quicker than seeds
D) Seeds are easier to grow than sets
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