This Quiz is Full of Stars

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1. Which popular board game for both adults and children is played on a board with a star-shaped pattern? Backgammon Chinese Checkers Clue Scrabble

2. The starfruit is a popular tropical fruit enjoyed the world over. What is another name for this interesting star-shaped wonder of nature? Durian Mangosteen Carambola Rambutan

3. In the 1977 film 'Star Wars' an artificial planetoid is built by the evil Empire. What is the name for this planet-destroying orb? Star of Doom Evilstar Death Star Star Destroyer

4. Sometimes this planet of our solar system is referred to as the evening star because it shines so brightly in early evening. Which planet happily maintains this epithet? Mercury Jupiter Mars Venus

5. Which of these semi-common feminine names comes from the Latin word for star? Selena Annette Stella Millie

6. This small star-shaped weapon is sometimes referred to as a Chinese or Japanese star, and is associated with ninjas in films. What is the Japanese term for the tiny weapon? Shuriken Daimyo Bokken Ippon

7. Starfish (sea stars) are gentle creatures of the sea that happened to be formed in a star-shape. Which of these is not a starfish or related creature? Sunstar Blazing Star Brittlestar Cushion Star

8. The 'Star-Spangled Banner' is one of the most oft-heard tunes in the United States, especially if one happens to be a sports fan. Who wrote the lyrics of this song, which also happens to be the national anthem of the U.S.? Julia Ward Howe Stephen Collins Foster Francis Scott Key John Philip Sousa

9. Which of these spices common to Asian cookery comes from a dried star-shaped fruit? Cloves Nutmeg Cumin Anise

10. The 1960s television series 'Star Trek' has spawned several spinoff series and films. Which of these is not the name of one of the spinoff television series? The Next Generation Enterprise Voyager Discovery