Do You Know Your Onions?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which part of the plant has the largest amount of sulphuric compounds, which is what causes tears when the onion is peeled or cut? The outer skin The green tops The inner flesh The root

2. The word onion is derived from the Latin word 'unio' which means what? Large pearl Crying pearl Tasty pearl Acrid pearl

3. Which State in Australia produces the highest percentage of the country's total onion crop? Tasmania Victoria New South Wales South Australia

4. Onions are high in energy and water content. They are low in calories, and have a generous amount of B6, B1, and what else? Biotin PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) Ascorbic acid Folic acid

5. Are onions toxic to cats and dogs? Yes No

6. When you eat at least half a raw onion a day, your good type HDL cholesterol goes up an average of 30%. What other effect do onions have? Increase circulation Prevent blood clotting Lower blood pressure All of these

7. For each leaf, there will be a ring of onion; the larger the leaf, the larger the ring will be. True False

8. Which of the following is not real? Scottish onion Onion grass Welsh onion Onion weed

9. What herb should you eat to get rid of onion breath? Thyme Parsley Rosemary Mint

10. What Beatles song has "onion" in its title? Answer: (two words)