Kiwifruit Trivia Quiz
The kiwifruit is commonly known as the an edible berry of several species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia. The most common cultivar group of kiwifruit is oval and about the size of a large hen egg. Are you familiar with this fruit, commonly known to be native of New Zealand? Take our quiz and find out now.
- 1.
In what year was it called "kiwifruit" in New Zealand?
- A.
1950
- B.
1962
- C.
1970
- D.
1972
Correct Answer
B. 1962 -
- 2.
What's the other name for Kiwifruit?
- A.
Chinese berry
- B.
Riwi fruit
- C.
Chinese gooseberry
- D.
Japanese Berry
Correct Answer
C. Chinese gooseberry -
- 3.
Where is the kiwifruit native to?
- A.
New Zealand
- B.
Japan
- C.
Eastern China
- D.
Western China
Correct Answer
C. Eastern China -
- 4.
When is the first recorded description of the kiwifruit dated to?
- A.
10th Century
- B.
14th Century
- C.
12th Century
- D.
13th Century
Correct Answer
C. 12th Century -
- 5.
What's the literal meaning of kiwifruit?
- A.
Macaque peach
- B.
Yellow peach
- C.
Macau peach
- D.
Red peach
Correct Answer
A. Macaque peach -
- 6.
How many species does the genus Actinda actually comprise?
- A.
60
- B.
40
- C.
120
- D.
100
Correct Answer
A. 60 -
- 7.
Which kiwi cultivar is most commonly available?
- A.
Hayward
- B.
Nayward
- C.
Clayward
- D.
Raw ward
Correct Answer
A. Hayward -
- 8.
Where can kiwifruits be cultivated?
- A.
In dry temperatures
- B.
In humid temperatures
- C.
In most temperate climates with adequate summer heat
- D.
In cold climates
Correct Answer
C. In most temperate climates with adequate summer heat -
- 9.
How are kiwifruits propagated?
- A.
Asexually
- B.
By pollination
- C.
No one really knows
- D.
By planting the seeds
Correct Answer
A. Asexually -
- 10.
What gender is the kiwifruit plant?
- A.
Asexual
- B.
Male
- C.
Dioecious
- D.
Female
Correct Answer
C. Dioecious -
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