Rhubarb pie - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary filling of a rhubarb pie?
A) Blueberries
B) Apples
C) Strawberry
D) Rhubarb
  • 2. Since what century has rhubarb been cultivated in the United Kingdom?
A) 1700s
B) 1500s
C) 1800s
D) 1600s
  • 3. When did people in the United Kingdom start eating rhubarb leaf stalks?
A) 1700s
B) 1900s
C) 1800s
D) 1600s
  • 4. What is added to rhubarb pie to balance the tartness of the vegetable?
A) Salt
B) Sugar
C) Lemon juice
D) Honey
  • 5. What type of crust does a rhubarb pie in the United Kingdom usually have?
A) A bottom crust and a variety of upper crusts
B) A biscuit topping
C) Only a top crust
D) No crust
  • 6. What type of upper crust is often used in the United States?
A) Crumb-style
B) Pastry-shell
C) Deep-dish
D) Lattice-style
  • 7. Rhubarb pie is part of the cuisine of which region in the United States?
A) The Pacific Southwest
B) The Deep South
C) The Rocky Mountains
D) New England
  • 8. In which US regions was rhubarb a popular choice for pie filling due to the limited availability of fruits?
A) Southwest and Mid-Atlantic
B) New England and Pacific Northwest
C) Great Plains and Midwest
D) Pacific Coast and Alaska
  • 9. Which city calls itself the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World?
A) Sumner, Washington
B) Seattle, Washington
C) Boston, Massachusetts
D) Chicago, Illinois
  • 10. Since at least which decade has Sumner used its title as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World?
A) 1950s
B) 1920s
C) 1940s
D) 1930s
  • 11. Why are rhubarb desserts popular in Canada?
A) It is cheaper than other fruits
B) It is a native plant
C) The plant survives in cold climates
D) They are mandated by law
  • 12. What is strawberry rhubarb pie known for?
A) Being tart and sweet
B) Being savory
C) Having no sugar
D) Being spicy and sour
  • 13. In England, when are strawberries and rhubarb harvested together?
A) June and July
B) April and May
C) December and January
D) August and September
  • 14. Why did the British pair strawberries with rhubarb?
A) To make the pie easier to bake
B) Strawberry sweetness offsets rhubarb tartness
C) To change the color of the pie
D) To preserve the fruit longer
  • 15. What is sometimes used as a thickener in rhubarb pie?
A) Gelatin
B) Baking soda
C) Cornmeal
D) Tapioca
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