Prickly Pear Quiz

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Prickly Pear Quiz

Take this quiz to learn all about one of Arizona's most infamous cacti!

1.) What is the prickly pear known for? *

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It's succulent and flavorful fruit

The coloring of the cactus

Being a pest plant

Extra sharp spines

Other:

2.) How many species of Prickly Pear cacti exist? *

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3.) True or False: The Prickly Pear fruit is also called a "tuna". *

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True

False

4.) True or False: Prickly Pear cacti pads are also known as "nopals". *

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True

False

5.) Which form of cooking makes the Prickly Pear pads taste the best? *

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Steaming

Eating it raw

By being sauteed

All of the above

Other:

6.) When is the best time of day to harvest Prickly Pear pads? *

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Early Morning

Mid Morning

Afternoon

Night

Other:

7.) True or False: The fruit of Prickly Pear holds excellent amounts of vitamin c and fiber. *

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True

False

8.) Both the prickly pear pads and fruit can be stored in cool temperatures for how long after being harvested? *

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A day

Three days

Five days

A week

Other:

9.) Due to its sweet flavor, prickly pear fruit can be turned into which type of food? *

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Syrup

Candy

Jelly

All of the above

Other:

10.) The texture of the prickly pear pads is similar to what type of food? *

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Asparagus

Potatoes

Carrots

Broccoli

Other:

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