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A Very Fruity Quiz

There are only a possible four answers to this fruity quiz: banana, plum, peach or apple. Which one will you pick?

A multiple-choice quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Plodd

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,626

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
897

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these fruits is used in the Spanish liqueur called "Manzana Verde"?
Hint

Banana

Peach

Plum

Apple

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Question 2 of 10

2. Alexander the Great is credited with bringing which of these fruits to the western world from Asia in 327 B.C.? Hint

Plum

Banana

Peach

Apple

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following fruits is NOT a member of the rose family? Hint

Apple

Peach

Banana

Plum

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Question 4 of 10

4. A greengage is a type of which fruit? Hint

Banana

Apple

Peach

Plum

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Prunus persica" is the Latin name for which fruit? Hint

Banana

Peach

Plum

Apple

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Question 6 of 10

6. Damson jam is made with sugar, water and which type of fruit? Hint

Banana

Apple

Peach

Plum

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Blenheim Orange" is a variety of which fruit? Hint

Peach

Banana

Apple

Plum

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these fruits is included in a Waldorf salad? Hint

Peach

Banana

Apple

Plum

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following fruits is "Cavendish" the most popular variety? Hint

Apple

Plum

Banana

Peach

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which fruit is the main ingredient in the Italian cocktail, "Bellini"?
Hint

Banana

Apple

Plum

Peach

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these fruits is used in the Spanish liqueur called "Manzana Verde"?

Answer: Apple

Manzana Verde is a fresh liqueur from the Basque region of Spain. Made with wild apples, the liqueur is clear and best served poured chilled over ice.

2. Alexander the Great is credited with bringing which of these fruits to the western world from Asia in 327 B.C.?

Answer: Banana

It is believed that bananas first originated in Asia as long as 4000 years ago. Alexander the Great led a campaign against India in 327 B.C. and it was here that he first tasted bananas. To this day, India is the top banana grower in the world.

3. Which of the following fruits is NOT a member of the rose family?

Answer: Banana

Peach, plums and apples are part of the Rosaceae family of plants. Other fruits of the same family include apricots, cherries and raspberries.

4. A greengage is a type of which fruit?

Answer: Plum

The greengage is a small type of green plum initially grown in France. They were named after Sir William Gage who was credited with bringing them back to England where their popularity grew.

5. "Prunus persica" is the Latin name for which fruit?

Answer: Peach

The Silk Road was a popular trading route between Asia, Europe and Africa, including the old Persian Empire. It is believed that peaches were native to Persia, and introduced to other countries via the Silk Road.

6. Damson jam is made with sugar, water and which type of fruit?

Answer: Plum

Damsons are a small dark blue variety of plum, very sweet and juicy and ideal to make jam. An easy jam recipe includes 1 1/2 kg of damson plums, 2 - 3 cups of water and 4 - 6 cups sugar.

7. "Blenheim Orange" is a variety of which fruit?

Answer: Apple

Blenheim Orange is an old English apple first recorded in the mid 18th century near to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. It has a yellow-orange-red streaked skin, hence the name.

8. Which of these fruits is included in a Waldorf salad?

Answer: Apple

Waldorf salad was first introduced at the Waldorf Hotel in New York at the end of the 19th century. The salad includes diced apples, walnuts, celery and mayonnaise.

9. Which of the following fruits is "Cavendish" the most popular variety?

Answer: Banana

Cavendish bananas are grown on a dwarf plant at a height of between 6 - 8 feet. They are the most popular export banana and grown in South America, Africa and south east Asia.

10. Which fruit is the main ingredient in the Italian cocktail, "Bellini"?

Answer: Peach

Bellini was first introduced in 1934 at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. The cocktail simply contains sparkling wine or champagne and pureed peach.

Source: Author Plodd

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