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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho brought potatoes over to Europe for the first time?Spanish ConquistadorsThe IrishChristopher ColumbusYour mom
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first ethnic group to recognize the importance of potatoes?Western EuropeansThe EnglishThe SpanishThe Irish
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAll parts of the potato plant (leaves, stems, flowers, roots) are___________DeliciousDeciduousPoisonousToxic
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat deadly plant is the potato very similar to that European royalty used to poison kings, nobles &other undesirables?BelladonnaToxemiaNightshadeBlarney Stone
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn the US potatoes are marketed by what two things?Location of origin/ColorStarch content/ColorLocation of origin/Starch ContentTrick question, only starch content
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a high starch potato?Red potatoFingerlingYukon GoldRusset
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy do you poke holes all over a potato when you are baking it ?Makes it taste betterLet's steam out when cookingGives it a crunchy skinMakes sure it is soft and fluffy
- 8. Multiple ChoiceUnless you want limp, soggy or gummy baked potatoes you should avoid what?Poking it with a fork before bakingFoilCooking it on a baking sheetCooking it in the microwave
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAn example of low-starch potato is__________Red PotatoFingerling PotatoYukon GoldRusset
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are new potatoes?A specific potato typeA mini version of any type of potatoNothing, they don't existNot a potato at all
- 11. Multiple ChoicePotato starch is made up of what?granules of fibergranules of glucose sugargranules of starchgranules of water
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a medium starch potato is a ________________?Yukon goldRussetRed potatoFingerling
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA Potato gratin is essentially a what?Side dishDifficult to prepare dishCasseroleShredded Potato dish
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich potatoes don't store well because of their high sugar content?Red potatoesFingerling potatoesYukon Gold potatoesNew potatoes
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 3 requirements for storage of potatoes?Dark, dry, coolSunny, wet, hotDark, wet and coolSunny, dry and hot
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