Beans, Glorious Beans

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1. In the English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, what did Jack trade for the five magic beans? Horse Donkey Lamb Cow

2. Lima beans must be cooked thoroughly to allow this poison to be extracted - what poison compound do they contain? Cyanide Conotoxin Arsenic Hemlock

3. The yardlong bean is a tender delicate bean known by a variety of names. What name is it NOT called? Catjang Snake bean Chad bean China bean

4. The runner bean is a perennial plant with scarlet or white flowers. From what part of the world did the species originate? Central America Southwest Asia North Africa China

5. In the film "Silence of the Lambs", Hannibal Lector said he ate these beans with his victim's liver and a nice chianti. What were these beans? Navy beans Lima beans Fava beans Mung beans

6. Commercial baked beans use small white smooth beans, known as navy beans or boston beans. Why are they called navy beans? Abbreviation of the bean species 'vicia navytum' Based on an Native American dish called navîy Staple food of the US Navy in the early 20th century Sailors in close ship quarters pass a lot of flatulence

7. Although all beans have health benefits, soy beans are claimed to be the most beneficial. Which of the following health issues is NOT claimed as a health benefit of soy beans? Thyroid function Breast cancer Menopause Heart disease

8. Brazilian feijoada is cooked over a slow fire in clay pot containing meat and black turtle beans. Which is NOT a variety of black turtle bean? Black Beauty Blackhawk Black Magic Nighthawk

9. In 1996, the words 'beanie babies' become common in everyday language. What does the term usually refer to? Slang for beans that are tender and picked young Small stuffed vegetable toy Babies who wear a hat called a beanie Small stuffed animal toy

10. Borlotti beans are a variety of kidney bean and one of Tuscany's favourite vegetables, especially for soups such as minestrone and pasta e fagioli. What is the distinguishing feature of fresh borlotti beans? Speckled Skinless Striped Smelly