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Mushroom Kingdom Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about my famous fungus, the mushroom. Good luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,929

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1705

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The term mushroom is typically used to describe fungi that have three main parts. These parts include the stem, cap, and which other part that can also be found on a fish? Hint

Tail

Gills

Fins

Scales

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Question 2 of 10

2. The cap is one of the easiest ways to identify a mushroom. Possibly the most well-known shape is exemplified by the button mushroom with its hemispherical arrangement. What is the more common name for this shape that looks similar to the human eye? Hint

Askew

Retinal

Convex

Oblique

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Question 3 of 10

3. A particular type of mushroom is unique in that it does not have an open cap with spore-producing gills. With a name like a cheesy potato chip, what mushroom variety is named based on how its spores are emitted like dust upon contact? Hint

Puffball

Dorito

Amanita

Spumante

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Question 4 of 10

4. One popular type of mushroom has a network of ridges that form a honeycomb shape. Valued in gourmet cooking, what type of mushroom should never be eaten raw as it contains hydrazine toxin? Hint

Morel

Chanterelle

Enoki

Hen of the Woods

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Question 5 of 10

5. While it is commonly used as a synonym for mushrooms in general, this term is more accurately used to describe inedible and poisonous mushrooms with an umbrella shape. What is this fungal term that shares part of its name with a video game character created by Nintendo? Hint

Peachneck

Bowserbomb

Daisybell

Toadstool

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Question 6 of 10

6. A popular mushroom from East Asia grows on the decaying wood of deciduous trees. What is the name for this edible mushroom that has been used in Japan since 1985 to help patients with gastric cancer? Hint

Shiitake

Cyclocybe

Matsutake

Polypore

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Question 7 of 10

7. While most mushrooms are ingested as food some mushrooms are capable of causing hallucinations. Which of the following is a psychedelic compound that has been identified in over 100 species of so-called magic mushrooms? Hint

Salvia divinorum

Psilocybin

MDMA

LSD

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Question 8 of 10

8. By 2016 about 14,000 species of mushrooms had been identified. What term is used to describe individuals that study and classify fungi such as mushrooms? Hint

Truffologist

Mycologist

Fungologist

Mushroomist

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Question 9 of 10

9. In common language the term mushroom is used to describe something that grows extremely fast. Comprising about 90% of the composition of many mushroom species, the absorption of what causes mushrooms to grow at alarming rates in certain environments? Hint

Cellulose

Water

Carbon dioxide

Xylem

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Question 10 of 10

10. One popular method of eating mushrooms is to place toppings like crab, bread crumbs, and cheese inside the cap. Also used as a method to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey, what is the common term for this type of mushroom preparation? Hint

Smothered mushroom

Stuffed mushroom

Batched mushroom

Barrel mushroom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The term mushroom is typically used to describe fungi that have three main parts. These parts include the stem, cap, and which other part that can also be found on a fish?

Answer: Gills

Scientifically the gills of a mushroom are referred to as lamella. The gills are located under the cap of the mushroom and they aid in spore dispersal. There are actually as many as eight different classifications of mushroom gills based on how they are attached to the mushroom stem.

Answer: Convex

In addition to convex, mushroom caps can also be classified as campanulate, conical, depressed, flat, ovate, and umbilicate. One well-known example of a mushroom with a convex cap is the portobello which is a hearty mushroom that is often used as a meat substitute.

Answer: Puffball

Certain types of puffballs mushrooms feature stalks while others do not. Stalked puffballs are not edible to humans as they are overly tough and bitter. Interestingly, in Tibet puffball mushrooms have been used to make ink.

4. One popular type of mushroom has a network of ridges that form a honeycomb shape. Valued in gourmet cooking, what type of mushroom should never be eaten raw as it contains hydrazine toxin?

Answer: Morel

Compared to many other mushroom varieties morel mushrooms are more difficult to cultivate. In spite of this morels are valued for their savory flavor that is especially prevalent in French dishes. Morels come in numerous shapes, sizes, and colors and as many as 34 species have been recognized.

Answer: Toadstool

The term toadstool is believed to have come about in the 14th century as a combination of the root words toad and stool. At the time of its derivation toads were thought of as highly poisonous creatures as were the mushrooms that were called toadstools. First appearing in "Super Mario Bros." in 1985, the character Toad appears with a mushroom cap on top of his head.

Answer: Shiitake

Shiitake mushrooms are cultivated throughout Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Also called the sawtooth oak mushroom, the shiitake is used in dishes including miso soup, dashi, and Buddha's delight.

Answer: Psilocybin

While they may seem similar at first glance, psilocybin-containing mushrooms are distinguished from poisonous mushrooms in that the effects are typically temporary. It is believed that as far back as 4000 BCE psilocybin mushrooms have been used in religious and recreational contexts to induce feelings such as euphoria.

8. By 2016 about 14,000 species of mushrooms had been identified. What term is used to describe individuals that study and classify fungi such as mushrooms?

Answer: Mycologist

Mycology is considered a branch of biology and mycologists analyzes the genetic makeup of fungi, their uses for humans such as food, and their dangers. Fungi like mushrooms have been written about dating back to Euripides in the 5th century BCE and Pliny the Elder in the 1st century CE. In addition to mushrooms, truffles are another highly-prized edible fungi.

Answer: Water

Many mushrooms grow from a tiny fruit body known as a sporocarp. In areas of high moisture mushrooms will grow much faster than in dry areas. While most mushrooms are relative small and can be picked up by hand a massive mushroom specimen in China in 2011 was estimated to weigh about 1,000 pounds.

Answer: Stuffed mushroom

Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite foods. Other common mushroom stuffing ingredients include cream cheese, garlic, butter, olive oil, and pepper. Common varieties used to produce stuffed mushrooms include portobellos, button, and cremini.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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