Marshmallow Farming Quiz

Where are the best marshmallow farms located?

• Northern Canada

• Switzerland

• The Marshmallow Plains of Nebraska

• Southern France

What is the ideal climate for growing marshmallows?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and dry

• Mild with frequent rainfall

• Marshmallows can grow in any climate

How do farmers harvest marshmallows?

• By shaking the trees and collecting them in baskets

• By carefully picking them off marshmallow vines

• By using special marshmallow plucking machines

• By scooping them out of the ground like potatoes

Why do marshmallow farmers have to be careful during the harvest season?

• Marshmallows can pop if handled too roughly

• They can melt if it gets too warm

• Wild marshmallow-eating rabbits try to steal the crops

• All of the above

What special technique do farmers use to ensure marshmallows grow fluffy and soft?

• Playing soft music to the plants

• Sprinkling sugar dust over the fields each morning

• Gently fluffing the marshmallows with feather brushes

• None of the above—marshmallows grow naturally fluffy

What do baby marshmallows look like before they fully grow?

• Small, square cubes

• Tiny white flower buds

• Round, jelly-like seeds

• Mini marshmallow sprouts on the vines

Which of the following is NOT a real variety of marshmallow?

• Jumbo Puff Marshmallow

• Chocolate Swirl Marshmallow

• Cotton Candy Marshmallow

• Fireproof Marshmallow

Why do marshmallow farmers often work at night?

• The moonlight helps marshmallows ripen faster

• Cooler temperatures prevent marshmallows from melting

• Marshmallow plants only bloom after sunset

• So they can focus better without distractions

What is the biggest threat to a marshmallow farm?

• Heavy rainstorms washing the marshmallows away

• Birds pecking at the soft marshmallows

• Marshmallow blight, a rare but dangerous plant disease

• Overcooking in the sun, turning them into s'mores

What happens to the marshmallow plants after they are harvested?

• They regenerate quickly for the next season

• They turn into licorice plants over time

• They are used as compost to fertilize new crops

• Farmers replant fresh marshmallow seeds every year