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Vegetables in the News Trivia Quiz

Each answer is one word, and is the common name of a plant with edible parts-- a vegetable, herb, etc...

A multiple-choice quiz by sharkbytes. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sharkbytes

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,029

Updated
Apr 22 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2412

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Question 1 of 10

1. The second word in the name of a soft drink company based in Waco, Texas.

Answer: (One word - remember, a vegetable, herb, spice)

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the "sprouts" in "Our Gang."

Answer: (a 'sprout')

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Question 3 of 10

3. The cutest ugly dolls in the patch.

Answer: (one word - a vegetable)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of food is Larry? Hint

tomato

cucumber

asparagus

eggplant

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Question 5 of 10

5. Last name of the producer of James Bond films.

Answer: (a vegetable)

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Question 6 of 10

6. First name of the singer of the 1954 hit tune "This Ole House." Hint

Butterbean

Basil

Rosemary

Rose

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Question 7 of 10

7. Back to the Veggie-Tale crew. Junior is what kind of vegetable? Hint

tomato

pea

cucumber

asparagus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Beatrix Potter's character Cecily _________. Hint

Caraway

Celery

Parsley

Radish

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Question 9 of 10

9. Last name of the "Hanging Judge" who resides west of the Pecos. Hint

Mustard

Sage

Bean

Poppy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last name of the man for whom a New York foundation for research in the social sciences is named. Hint

Kohlrabi

Daikon

Sage

Soy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The second word in the name of a soft drink company based in Waco, Texas.

Answer: pepper

Dr Pepper is the world's oldest major soft drink. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it was created by a young pharmacist in 1885.

2. One of the "sprouts" in "Our Gang."

Answer: alfalfa

Carl Switzer played Alfalfa. Did you try Buckwheat or Farina? They are edible grains, but the "sprout" clue should have given it away.

3. The cutest ugly dolls in the patch.

Answer: cabbage

Cabbage patch dolls come with a birth certificate and a name. Each is unique.

4. What kind of food is Larry?

Answer: cucumber

Larry the Cucumber is the primary story-teller for the popular Veggie-Tales series.

5. Last name of the producer of James Bond films.

Answer: broccoli

Albert R. (Cubby) Broccoli produced all the Bond films through Goldeneye. He died in 1996 at age 87.

6. First name of the singer of the 1954 hit tune "This Ole House."

Answer: Rosemary

Rosemary Clooney not only had a 1954 hit with "This Ole House," but also made the charts with "Hey There," and "Mambo Italiano."

7. Back to the Veggie-Tale crew. Junior is what kind of vegetable?

Answer: asparagus

Junior Asparagus now has his own music CD!

8. Beatrix Potter's character Cecily _________.

Answer: Parsley

Cecily Parsley is a rabbit who brews ale for gentlemen!

9. Last name of the "Hanging Judge" who resides west of the Pecos.

Answer: Bean

Judge Roy Bean is supposed to have lived by his motto: "Hang 'em first, try 'em later." The legend is larger than the reality, but he was quite a colorful character.

10. Last name of the man for whom a New York foundation for research in the social sciences is named.

Answer: Sage

The Russell Sage Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the core of social sciences as a means to improve social policies. Daikon is a Japanese radish, and kohlrabi is a member of the turnip family.

Source: Author sharkbytes

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