Question 1

Which of the following factors explains the interest in using insects as a source of human food?

Accepted Answer

A)  insects do not emit greenhouse gasses and they are high in minerals and fiber 
B)  insects are high in protein 
C)  insects taste great and are low in calories 
D)  all of the above 
A)  insects do not emit greenhouse gasses and they are high in minerals and fiber 
B)  insects are high in protein 
C)  insects taste great and are low in calories 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

What is the most popular game bird served in restaurants?

Accepted Answer

A)  squab 
B)  pheasant 
C)  chukar partridge 
D)  quail 
A)  squab 
B)  pheasant 
C)  chukar partridge 
D)  quail B

Question 3

How should game birds be cooked?

Accepted Answer

A)  well-done 
B)  medium rare 
C)  rare 
D)  medium 
A)  well-done 
B)  medium rare 
C)  rare 
D)  medium B

Question 4

Which of the following is considered ground game?

Accepted Answer

A)  rattlesnake 
B)  bear 
C)  squirrel 
D)  all of the above 
A)  rattlesnake 
B)  bear 
C)  squirrel 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Game is almost always sold pre-cut into subprimals or portions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why are furred game meats often marinated in red wine?

Accepted Answer

A)  to destroy bacteria 
B)  to tenderize the meat from tougher, mature animals 
C)  to impart traditional flavors 
D)  to remove any gamey flavor 
A)  to destroy bacteria 
B)  to tenderize the meat from tougher, mature animals 
C)  to impart traditional flavors 
D)  to remove any gamey flavor

Question 7

What is the preferred method for cooking young rabbit?

Accepted Answer

A)  roasting 
B)  pan-frying 
C)  braising 
D)  any of the above 
A)  roasting 
B)  pan-frying 
C)  braising 
D)  any of the above

Question 8

Farm-raised venison is very lean with almost no marbling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the cut called when the venison loin is left attached to the backbone?

Accepted Answer

A)  rack 
B)  tenderloin 
C)  sirloin 
D)  saddle 
A)  rack 
B)  tenderloin 
C)  sirloin 
D)  saddle

Question 10

Fresh game must be hung to age the meat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT referred to as venison?

Accepted Answer

A)  blackbuck antelope 
B)  white-tail deer 
C)  elk 
D)  moose 
A)  blackbuck antelope 
B)  white-tail deer 
C)  elk 
D)  moose

Question 12

Wild game birds can be legally sold in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Game birds are butchered using the same techniques as domesticated poultry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List two types of flavoring that complement the flavors of game?

Accepted Answer

answer will vary, for example

Question 15

Frozen game should be used within 4 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Unlike other animals, which are slaughtered when they are young, boars have the best flavor when they are more mature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What can you do to prevent game birds from becoming dry while cooking?

Accepted Answer

A)  baste them 
B)  cook them to medium rare 
C)  bard them 
D)  any of the above 
A)  baste them 
B)  cook them to medium rare 
C)  bard them 
D)  any of the above

Exam 19: Game

Which of the following factors explains the interest in using insects as a source of human food?

What is the most popular game bird served in restaurants?

How should game birds be cooked?

Which of the following is considered ground game?

Game is almost always sold pre-cut into subprimals or portions.

Why are furred game meats often marinated in red wine?

What is the preferred method for cooking young rabbit?

Farm-raised venison is very lean with almost no marbling.

What is the cut called when the venison loin is left attached to the backbone?

Fresh game must be hung to age the meat.

Which of the following is NOT referred to as venison?

Wild game birds can be legally sold in the United States.

Game birds are butchered using the same techniques as domesticated poultry.

List two types of flavoring that complement the flavors of game?

Frozen game should be used within 4 months.

Unlike other animals, which are slaughtered when they are young, boars have the best flavor when they are more mature.

What can you do to prevent game birds from becoming dry while cooking?

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