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Quiz about Artichoke Fun Facts
Quiz about Artichoke Fun Facts

Artichoke Fun Facts Trivia Quiz


Artichokes are becoming a popular entree and appetizer on today's menu, let's see what you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by feminine_mystique. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
196,648
Updated
Nov 21 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
674
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Question 1 of 10
1. Artichokes are a member of the flowering thistle family.


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1949, who was crowned the Artichoke Queen of California? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Is the word 'artichoke' taken from the Italian word 'articiocco'?


Question 4 of 10
4. Is an artichoke a perennial, herb, annual, or semi annual flower? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Goddess was said to be turned into an artichoke for eternity? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The artichoke was once considered to be a/an? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which country cultivates the most artichokes for the US crop? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What color are artichokes when not in bloom? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A Jerusalem artichoke is the same as an artichoke.


Question 10 of 10
10. Did a mafia member go after artichoke producers to make a profitable income in the 1920's?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Artichokes are a member of the flowering thistle family.

Answer: True

The artichoke is a member of the flowering thistle family brought to America by the Italians in 1800. The flower is a beautiful hue of purple.
2. In 1949, who was crowned the Artichoke Queen of California?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

The contest was held in Castroville, California. They have self-proclaimed themselves as the artichoke capital of the world.
3. Is the word 'artichoke' taken from the Italian word 'articiocco'?

Answer: Yes

Articiocco means pinecone in Italian, hence the shape of an artichoke.
4. Is an artichoke a perennial, herb, annual, or semi annual flower?

Answer: perennial

They come up each year, preferrably in warmer climates.
5. What Goddess was said to be turned into an artichoke for eternity?

Answer: Cynara

Jupiter fell for a woman he turned into Goddess Cynara. When she wanted to return to earth he sent her back as an artichoke for eternity.
6. The artichoke was once considered to be a/an?

Answer: Aphrodisiac

In the 16th Century the artichoke was believed to be an aphrodisiac and women were forbidden to eat them.
7. Which country cultivates the most artichokes for the US crop?

Answer: United States

99% of commercially grown artichokes in the USA are cultivated in California.
8. What color are artichokes when not in bloom?

Answer: Green

They are a broccoli green.
9. A Jerusalem artichoke is the same as an artichoke.

Answer: False

The Jerusalem artichoke is actually a member of the sunflower family and is more like a root.
10. Did a mafia member go after artichoke producers to make a profitable income in the 1920's?

Answer: Yes

Ciro Terranova bought the crates of artichokes cheaply and marked them up 40% to gain a profit. He terrorized the producers and even cut up their fields if they weren't willing to comply.
Source: Author feminine_mystique

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