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Ye Olde Quiz

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Ye Olde Quiz game quiz
"See if you know the modern meaning of these common expressions used in times gone by, most of which came from the Elizabethan era. Good luck to thee."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Which of the following would we use for the term "Ay, there's the rub"?
    Could you scratch my back there please
    Yes, that's the problem
    Yes, I do need an eraser thanks
    I'm getting a pressure sore on my heel


2. "Now is the winter of our discontent". How would we express that term today?
    I'm really cold
    I can't wait for summer
    I have chilblains on my feet
    I'm absolutely fed up with everything


3. What is today's meaning for "Cowards die many times before their deaths"?
    Before finally acting, the worst outcomes are imagined first
    Someone has a bad toothache
    You're a yellow-bellied coward
    Someone is about to be executed


4. How would you say "Lend me your ears" today?
    Listen to me
    I need some corn to plant
    Can I borrow some money
    I'm going to cut off your ears


5. "Give the devil his due". How could you term this today?
    I bought a new pitchfork today
    You owe the tax department some money
    He's not completely bad
    You've got a forked tail


6. How could we say "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" today?
    His hat doesn't fit properly
    Nobody at the top level is ever really secure in their positions
    I have a migraine
    I'm having trouble with my capped tooth


7. What is the "green-eyed monster"?
    The Loch Ness Monster
    One's mother-in-law
    A dragon
    Jealousy


8. To "wear your heart on your sleeve" means what exactly?
    Your sleeve is torn
    The pattern on your shirt or blouse sleeve
    To display your emotions too openly
    You've had heart surgery


9. "The world's mine oyster". How would you term this today?
    I'm going for a trip around the world
    I'm in a position to do anything I want to
    My husband gave me a pearl necklace
    I'm having oysters for dinner tonight


10. What does "The devil can cite scripture for his purpose" mean?
    The devil likes to read
    Mickey Mouse was religious
    I'm going to Mass on Sunday
    Wicked people can be very deceitful and fool us all


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Compiled Jul 16 12