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Me and My Shadow

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Me and My Shadow game quiz
"Why lurk in the shadows? Come front and center and shine some light into those dark corners!"

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1. Choose the line which correctly completes the fourth lyric of the second verse from a popular song called "Me and My Shadow," written in 1927:

"Me and my shadow
Strolling down the avenue
Me and my shadow"
    Unlike him I do have a tattoo
    Hoping he won't step upon my shoe
    Not a soul to tell our troubles to
    Thinking that we really need shampoo


2. The word "shadow" comes from the Old English word "scead(u)we." What was its original meaning?
    scald
    shade
    slant
    sword


3. The word "shadow" can mean all of the following EXCEPT:
    to thrust into the spotlight
    to shelter or protect from heat or light
    to follow the movements of a person
    to represent prophetically


4. One synonym for "shadow" is "penumbra." All of the following are meanings of penumbra EXCEPT which one?
    the central portion of a sunspot
    a writing utensil
    the usual companion of a person or thing
    a phantom or ghost


5. Which word is NOT a synonym for "shadow"?
    obscurity
    adumbration
    substance
    darkness


6. What is it called when the shadow of the moon blocks out light from the sun?
    Lunar eclipse
    Southern cross
    Northern lights
    Solar eclipse


7. Which fictional character lost his shadow?
    Peter Piper
    Peter Pumpkin
    Peter Pan
    Peter the Wolf


8. "Shadow" is the name of a golden retriever in a famous movie. Which one is it?
    Turner and Hooch
    Old Yeller
    Lady and the Tramp
    Homeward Bound


9. The love theme from the 1965 film "The Sandpiper" was recorded by many artists under the title "The Shadow of Your Smile". Which of these artists recorded it first?
    Tony Bennett
    Kenny G
    Stevie Wonder
    Astrud Gilberto


10. What is hanging over the speaker in the third line of this verse from the Beatles' lyric, "Yesterday"?

"Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I used to be"
    shadow spider
    black cloud
    long sword
    shadow


11. A popular song called "Shadow Dancing" hit the charts in 1978. Which Gibb brother recorded it?
    Robin Gibb
    Barry Gibb
    Andy Gibb
    Maurice Gibb


12. A famous fictional character made his debut first in stories, then in comic books, TV, and even films. He earned most fame, however, on a 1930s radio program. Every episode opened with these words: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" What is the correct answer?
    The shadow knows.
    Your neighbor in the shade knows.
    Your mama's shadow knows.
    The devil knows.


13. How many people participate in shadow boxing?
    one
    three -- two boxers and a trainer
    two, of course
    as many as can fit into the ring


14. Who has marketed the Shadow family of motorcycles for decades?
    Honda
    Harley Davidson
    Kawasaki
    Ford


15. Shadow is an animal in the "Sonic" series, an Ultimate Life Form. What kind of animal is he?
    hedgehog
    roadhog
    warthog
    razorback


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Compiled Jun 28 12