A sample Quiz 10 Sorghum & Millet products and WS legume production

1.  Match the common and scientific names  

        cowpea               Arachis hypogaea  

        millet                   Pennisetum glaucum

        peanut                 Vigna unguiculata

millet                 sorghum              Cajanus cajan

 pigeon pea           Sorghum bicolor

 

2.     2.   Identify the continent that has the greatest production of pigeon pea.    a. Europe,  b. Africa,  c. South America,  d. Asia,  e. North America.

 

3.         Of the warm season legumes which has the world=s least amount of production?    a. Pea,   b. cowpea   c. pigeon pea,   d. mung bean,   e. chickpea.

 

4.         The two countries that together produce about 2/3 of the world's peanuts are:  a. India & China,  b. India & Indonesia,  c. U.S. & India,  d. China & Indonesia, e . China & U.S.

 

5.         Identify the continent that has the greatest production of cowpea.    a. Europe,    b. Africa,   c. South America,  d. Asia,  e. North America.

 

6.         The number one peanut producing state in the US is:   a.  Texas,   b.  Florida,   c.  Georgia       d.   Oklahoma,   e.  Alabama.

 

7.         Which of the following is not a seed coat color of cowpea as shown in class? a.  Cream,      b.  Black,   c.  Brown,   d.  White with black hilum,   e.  Purple.

 

8.         The approximate protein content of sorghum and millet is: a. 6%,  b. 12%,  c. 18%,  d. 24%,  e.  30%

 

9.         Identify the statement below which makes sorghum a desirable food for people with certain allergies.   a.  Sorghum contains no glutenin,   b.  Sorghum contains tannins which may interfere with protein uptake, c.  Sorghum is low in lysine,   d.  Sorghum syrup is high in minerals,   e.   Sorghum is lower in fat than maize

 

10.     Identify the millet product from the class food samples which contained millet, wheat, oat, sorghum molasses, and raisins. a. Millet pilaf,  b. Millet cookies,  c. Millet bread,  d.  Puffed millet balls,   e.  Millet porridge.