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Multiple Choice

A number of definitions are listed. Below each definition are

4 words that may match the definition. Print the letter of the

word which matches the definition in the space provided by

each definition.

1. A member of the lily family, the earliest stalks are an apple-green with purple-tinged tips.

A. rhubarb B. carrot C. asparagus D. potato

2. Long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened.

A. artichoke B. rhubarb C. yam D. broccoli

3. Usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or

early autumn.

A. pepper B. artichoke C. yam D. pumpkin

4. The fastest growing of the summer fruits. Also known as the green Italian squash,

A. zucchini B. rhubarb C. carrot D. broccoli

5. A very starchy root vegetable.

A. artichoke B. pepper C. potato D. carrot

6. Sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum.

A. pepper B. asparagus C. yam D. carrot

7. Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked.

A. pumpkin B. zucchini C. potato D. yam

8. Mediterranean thistle-like plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head.

A. pepper B. artichoke C. pumpkin D. zucchini

9. An orange root vegetable.

A. potato B. pumpkin C. carrot D. yam

10. Plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds that look like miniature trees.

A. potato B. broccoli C. artichoke D. rhubarb

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