1. What’s the ideal temperature for a food pantry?

A. It doesn’t matter—you’re only storing nonperishable foods
B. 50º to 70º F
C. 90º to 100º F—a warm pantry keeps crackers and chips crisp

2. The temperature in your refrigerator should be

A. 45º to 50º F
B. below 32º F
C. 34º to 40º F

3. The temperature in your freezer should be

A. 0º F
B. 23º F
C. 32º F

4. A temperature of 0º F in your freezer will kill bacteria in your food

True
False

5. It is never safe to refreeze partially thawed food.

True
False

6. What is the maximum length of time cooked food can stay out on a plate or kitchen counter before it needs to be refrigerated to keep from spoiling?

A. one hour
B. two hours
C. four hours

7. If you are not sure about a food you have found in your refrigerator

A. smell the food—food that has spoiled always has an "off" odor
B. take a tiny taste of the food to see if the flavor has changed
C. throw it out

8. You want to make a cake and the recipe calls for eggs. The eggs you have on hand should be okay if you have had them a maximum of

A. 7 to 8 weeks
B. 4 to 5 weeks
C. 2 to 3 weeks

9. How long will hard-boiled eggs keep in the refrigerator?

A. 4 to 5 weeks
B. 2 to 3 weeks
C. 1 week

10. When you buy fresh fruit, be sure to

A. avoid washing before storing; wash before eating
B. wash before storing and again before eating
C. avoid washing before storing or before eating

11. Many people have increased their use of herbs and spices in cooking. How long can you store herbs and ground spices in your spice rack or shelf?

A. two years
B. one year
C. six months

12. Commercial bread will usually last unrefrigerated

A. 3 to 5 days
B. 7 to 10 days
C. 14 to 16 days

13. Packages of raw meat should be stored near the bottom of the refrigerator.

True
False

14. The electric power has gone out! Generally how long will your refrigerator-freezer keep food at safe temperatures?

A. refrigerator—8 to 10 hours; full freezer—15 hours
B. refrigerator—2 to 3 hours; full freezer—1 day
C. refrigerator—4 to 6 hours; full freezer—2 days

15. If you find a bulging can, you should

A. open the can carefully, since it may spurt its contents, and taste a small amount
B. throw it out
C. heat the unopened can to kill any bacteria that may be present

16. You find a package of cream cheese with mold on the top. Since mold formation is a normal part of cheese’s aging process, it is okay to just scrape it off and use the cheese.

True
False

17. You find a package of cream cheese with mold on the top. Since mold formation is a normal part of cheese’s aging process, it is okay to just scrape it off and use the cheese.

True
False

18. How long can cooked meat and cooked poultry dishes be kept in the refrigerator and still be safe to eat?

A. 24 hours
B. 3 to 4 days
C. 1 week

19. At a picnic in a park on a warm summer day, you’ve just finished serving beef brisket barbecue for lunch. There’s enough left over for supper. Which is the best way to store the leftovers?

A. cover the meat with foil and keep it on a table in the shade for five hours
B. put the meat in a plastic bag and store it on ice in an ice chest in the trunk of your car
C. put the meat in a plastic bag and store it on ice in an ice chest in a shady place

20. You don’t need to clean the barbecue grill. Heat sterilizes it.

True
False

21. To what temperature should you heat leftovers such as casseroles, roast beef or chicken?

A. 165º F, which is steaming hot
B. 120º F, enough to warm the food
C. 212º F, which is boiling point.