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Quiz about The Incredible Edible Eggplant

The Incredible Edible Eggplant Quiz

The quiz is all about the incredible edible eggplant! I hope this quiz teaches you some things about this wonderful purple fruit. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by eva1000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eva1000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
321

Last 3 plays: Peachie13 (10/10), sophiedog19441 (8/10), Guest 172 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How long does it usually take eggplant crops to grow after they have been planted?
Hint

80 days

20 days

60 days

40 days

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why should eggplants not be planted after tomatoes and potatoes in the same spot? Hint

Eggplants are very vulnerable to tomato and potato pests

Tomato and potato plant residue is poisonous to eggplants

Eggplants need the same nutrients as tomatoes and potatoes and they will be gone

Tomato and potato fertilizer stunts eggplant growth

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you were looking for a fruit with lots of iron, would you pick an eggplant to eat?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these ailments does eggplant actually worsen? Hint

Cataracts

Strep Throat

Influenza

Arthritis

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Question 5 of 10

5. In China, during the 5th century, what did Chinese women use eggplant for? Hint

Casting out evil spirits

Making a dye for their teeth

Feeding to sacred pandas

Making art

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Question 6 of 10

6. What percentage of eggplant is actually water? Hint

90-95%

40-45%

65-70%

25-30%

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Question 7 of 10

7. Among fruit, eggplant holds the record for having the highest level of what? Hint

Sodium

Iron

Nicotine

Calcium

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Renaissance Italy, what was the eggplant referred to as? Hint

Wild Fruit

Deadly White

Holy Smite

Crazy Apple

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Question 9 of 10

9. When is the peak of eggplant production in the U.S.? Hint

July to October

March to June

May to July

October to December

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main way to tell if an eggplant is fresh? Hint

Smell

Size

Color

Press your finger against it

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long does it usually take eggplant crops to grow after they have been planted?

Answer: 60 days

Although it can vary from 45-90, the average is more around 60 days. That would be around two whole months!

2. Why should eggplants not be planted after tomatoes and potatoes in the same spot?

Answer: Eggplants are very vulnerable to tomato and potato pests

The eggplant is closely related to the tomato and potato, therefore the same pests from tomatoes and potatoes would feed on eggplants. It is suggested that four whole years should separate eggplant crops.

3. If you were looking for a fruit with lots of iron, would you pick an eggplant to eat?

Answer: No

Eggplant crops only have 0.24 mg of iron. Another fruit would be a better choice.

4. Which of these ailments does eggplant actually worsen?

Answer: Arthritis

Eggplant is high in uric acid, which is the main substance that worsens or aggravates arthritis symptoms.

5. In China, during the 5th century, what did Chinese women use eggplant for?

Answer: Making a dye for their teeth

Yes, for whatever reason, fashionable Chinese women loved to dye their teeth with eggplant juice, making their teeth a light gray. I have no idea why!

6. What percentage of eggplant is actually water?

Answer: 90-95%

Yes, usually around 93-94% is actually water, leaving you with only 5% of food! Not a very filling choice.

7. Among fruit, eggplant holds the record for having the highest level of what?

Answer: Nicotine

However, no worries, as you would have to eat around 30 pounds of eggplant in order to get the amount of nicotine you would get from smoking a cigarette.

8. In Renaissance Italy, what was the eggplant referred to as?

Answer: Crazy Apple

In Italy, eggplant was called mana insala or crazy apple in English. In many other parts of Europe, people were convinced that eating eggplant caused madness.

9. When is the peak of eggplant production in the U.S.?

Answer: July to October

Eggplants grow better in the fall where it is not too cold, but just enough for the weather not to be too hot.

10. What is the main way to tell if an eggplant is fresh?

Answer: Press your finger against it

If an eggplant is fresh, when you press your finger against it, the fingerprint will disappear quickly.

Source: Author eva1000

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