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Quiz about Beans Glorious Beans
Quiz about Beans Glorious Beans

Beans, Glorious Beans Trivia Quiz


A light-hearted and mixed beanbag of questions about all sorts of beans from all sorts of places.

A multiple-choice quiz by flossy50. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
flossy50
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
258,487
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1819
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (7/10), Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 85 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, what did Jack trade for the five magic beans? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Lima beans must be cooked thoroughly to allow this poison to be extracted - what poison compound do they contain? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The yardlong bean is a tender delicate bean known by a variety of names. What name is it NOT called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The runner bean is a perennial plant with scarlet or white flowers. From what part of the world did the species originate? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Commercial baked beans use small white smooth beans, known as navy beans or boston beans. Why are they called navy beans? Hint


Question 7 of 10
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? Hint


Question 8 of 10
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? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1996, the words 'beanie babies' become common in everyday language. What does the term usually refer to? Hint


Question 10 of 10
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? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the English fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, what did Jack trade for the five magic beans?

Answer: Cow

This fairytale was a first in that Jack realised the benefits of eating beans rather than meat (not that his mother thanked him for it) and getting a golden goose as a bonus.
2. Lima beans must be cooked thoroughly to allow this poison to be extracted - what poison compound do they contain?

Answer: Cyanide

Lima beans originated in Central America and the common name comes from Lima, the Peruvian capital. The lima bean is large and flat with a creamy texture - and cyanide compounds.
3. The yardlong bean is a tender delicate bean known by a variety of names. What name is it NOT called?

Answer: Chad bean

The yardlong bean is a subtropical/tropical plant and is widely grown in Southeastern Asia, Thailand and Southern China. The bean pods are up to 30 inches long and hang in pairs.
The chad bean is another name for the lima bean.
4. The runner bean is a perennial plant with scarlet or white flowers. From what part of the world did the species originate?

Answer: Central America

Like many bean species, the runner bean is from Central American. It can grow under harsh conditions, originating in the mountains, but the outer bean cover can be fibrous.
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?

Answer: Fava beans

Fava beans are also called broad, horse or pigeon beans and are a member of the pea family. They have large, long thick pods with a white blanket-like padding inside. They are versatile and obviously go with lots of different dishes.
6. Commercial baked beans use small white smooth beans, known as navy beans or boston beans. Why are they called navy beans?

Answer: Staple food of the US Navy in the early 20th century

The recipe for baked beans may be based on a Native American dish in which beans were cooked with bear fat and maple syrup in an earthenware pot.
These days, baked beans are nutritious and cheap, hence the navy connection.
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?

Answer: Thyroid function

There are studies that show that 'excessive' consumption of soybean products can interfere with thyroid function in susceptible people. So, time for a chocolate bar!
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?

Answer: Black Beauty

Black beans are widely used throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States for bean soups, stews and sauces.
9. In 1996, the words 'beanie babies' become common in everyday language. What does the term usually refer to?

Answer: Small stuffed animal toy

Beanie babies are in fact toys stuffed with plastic beans giving a flexible and huggable feel but they don't come in stuffed vegetable versions.
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?

Answer: Speckled

Borlotti beans are a variety of kidney bean that are speckled in colour but light brown when cooked. They have a sweetish flavour with a smooth creamy texture.
Source: Author flossy50

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