1. What kind of plant is corn?
a) Grass. b) Flower. c) Tree. d) Shrub.
2. Corn is native to what region of the world?
a) Western Europe. b) Africa. c) Antarctica. d) The Americas.
3. Which region of the U.S. grows the most corn?
a) Pacific Northwest. b) South. c) Midwest. d) Southwest.
4. What common pantry item is made from corn?
a) Baking powder. b) Tofu. c) Vegetable shortening. d) Margarine.
5. What liquor is made from corn?
a) Tequila. b) Vodka. c) Rum. d) Bourbon.
6. What classic southern U.S. dish is made from ground corn?
a) Grits. b) Dumplings. c) Pan-fried steak. d) Biscuits.
7. What’s inside the corn kernel that makes it pop when heated?
a) Sugars. b) Water. c) Sodium. d) Oil.
8. Which of these Tex-Mex foods is not made with corn?
a) Pico de gallo. b) Tamales. c) Tortillas. d) Tostada.
9. What U.S. state is known as the Cornhusker State?
a) California. b) Idaho. c) Nebraska. d) Illinois.
10. How many kernels does the average ear of corn have?
a) 3,500. b) 1,600. c) 800. d) 100.
