Have You Eaten Or Tasted Cherimoya Before?

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Have You Eaten Or Tasted Cherimoya Before? - Quiz

This fruit looks like Avocado but it’s not. An edible fruit-bearing genus Annona with green cover, white inner part and brown seed, take a quiz and learn about Cherimoya.

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1.

Cherimoya is an edible fruit-bearing species of the genus?
- A.
  
  Annona
- B.
  
  Inca
- C.
  
  Onco
- D.
  
  Anonacaea
Correct Answer
A. Annona

Explanation
Cherimoya is an edible fruit-bearing species, and it belongs to the genus Annona. The other options, Inca, Onco, and Anonacaea, are not specific genera but rather unrelated terms. Therefore, the correct answer is Annona.

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2.

Cherimoya is generally thought to be native to Colombia?
- A.
  
  Ecuador
- B.
  
  Peru
- C.
  
  Bolivia
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Cherimoya is generally thought to be native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. These countries are all located in South America and have suitable climates for the growth of cherimoya trees. The fruit is believed to have originated in the Andes region and has been cultivated in these countries for centuries. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all of these countries are considered to be the native habitats of cherimoya.

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3.

The cherimoya is the most delicious fruit known to men was said by?
- A.
  
  Albert Einstein
- B.
  
  Mark Twain
- C.
  
  Allen Poe
- D.
  
  Robert Frost
Correct Answer
B. Mark Twain

Explanation
Mark Twain is attributed with saying "The cherimoya is the most delicious fruit known to men." This quote is often used to highlight Twain's humor and wit, as cherimoya is not a commonly known or widely eaten fruit. Twain was known for his clever and humorous remarks, making him a likely candidate for this statement.

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4.

The creamy texture of the flesh gives the fruit its secondary name?
- A.
  
  Custard people
- B.
  
  Latin people
- C.
  
  Persian people
- D.
  
  Greek people
Correct Answer
A. Custard people
5.

The name originates from the Quechua word chirimuya, which means?
- A.
  
  Cold seeds
- B.
  
  Sweet seeds
- C.
  
  Secret seeds
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Cold seeds

Explanation
The correct answer is "Cold seeds." The name "chirimuya" originates from the Quechua word, which means "cold seeds." This suggests that the seeds of the chirimuya fruit require cold temperatures to germinate or grow. The other options, "sweet seeds" and "secret seeds," are not supported by any evidence or information provided. Therefore, the correct answer is "Cold seeds."

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6.

Cherimoya also spelt cherimoya is called chirimuya by the?
- A.
  
  Asia people
- B.
  
  India people
- C.
  
  Aborigine people
- D.
  
  Inca people
Correct Answer
D. Inca people

Explanation
The correct answer is Inca people. The question is asking who calls cherimoya "chirimuya." The Inca people, who were indigenous to South America, specifically Peru, are known to have called cherimoya by this name.

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7.

Mature branches are sappy and woody. Young branches and twigs have a matting of?
- A.
  
  Short
- B.
  
  Fine
- C.
  
  Rust colored hairs
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The given answer, "All of the above," suggests that young branches and twigs have a matting of short, fine, and rust-colored hairs. This implies that all three characteristics are present in the young branches and twigs, making it a comprehensive answer.

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8.

Cherimoya trees bear fruit very place green, fleshy flowers, they are?
- A.
  
  3 centimeters long
- B.
  
  4 centimeters long
- C.
  
  5 centimeters long
- D.
  
  6 centimeters long
Correct Answer
A. 3 centimeters long

Explanation
Cherimoya trees bear fruit with very small green, fleshy flowers that are 3 centimeters long.

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9.

Some have characterized the fruit flavour as a blend of banana, pineapple and?
- A.
  
  Papaya
- B.
  
  Peach
- C.
  
  Strawberry
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that the fruit flavor is a blend of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry.

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10.

The flesh of the cherimoya contains numerous hard, inedible, brown or black beanlike glossy?
- A.
  
  Inner part
- B.
  
  Seeds
- C.
  
  Fruit
- D.
  
  Skin
Correct Answer
B. Seeds

Explanation
The correct answer is "Seeds". The cherimoya fruit contains numerous hard, inedible, brown or black beanlike glossy seeds. These seeds are found inside the flesh of the fruit and are not meant to be consumed.

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