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