Big Boys Gone Bananas!* Film Quiz

QUESTIONS:

1. Where in the world did bananas originate? a. Central America b. Southeast Asia c. Northern Africa

2. The old scientific name for banana is Musa sapientum. What does this mean? a. “Fruit of the wise men” b. “Fruit of the golden cluster” c. “Fruit of curved shape”

3. Bananas float in water. Which other fruit also floats in water? a. Apples b. Watermelons c. Both of the above

4. The majority of bananas consumed in the U.S. come from which part of the world? a. Latin America b. Southeast Asia c. Hawaii, California, and Florida

5. What is a cluster of bananas called? What about the individual bananas of a cluster? a. Bloom; petals b. Bundle; singlets c. Hand; fingers

6. Why are bananas considered slightly radioactive, at least more so than most other fruits? a. Because of the extremely strong pesticides used on banana plantations b. Because of their natural potassium content c. Because of the thicker peels, the cloning process for bananas is more advanced

7. Which American writer coined the term “Banana republic” in 1904? a. Ernest Hemingway b. O. Henry c. George Orwell

8. The above writer coined the term “banana republic” to describe the fictional Republic of Anchuria in his book, Cabbages and Kings. Which country inspired him? a. Honduras b. Guatemala c. Nicaragua

9. Which company is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world, at least until Chiquita Brands and Fyffes finish their merger? a. The United Fruit Company b. Dole Food Company, Inc. c. Tropicana Products, Inc.

10. Which Swedish fast food chain is known for its green agenda? a. Ikea-Burgerö b. Scandi Meals c. Max Burgers

HOW DID YOU DO? ANSWERS: 1:b, 2:a, 3:c, 4:a, 5:c, 6:b, 7:b, 8:a, 9:b, 10:c