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Chain of English Words 7 Trivia Quiz

Here are ten words with a hint. The last three letters of each word form the first three letters of the next word. Definitions are provided for each word.

A multiple-choice quiz by masfon. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
masfon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
684

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first word in this quiz is the name of the island country whose capital is Antananarivo.

Answer: (One word, 10 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the element with atomic number 6 in the Periodic Table?

Answer: (One word, 6 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that means to be in a "state of subjection"?

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Question 4 of 10

4. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what was James Bond's secret profession?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, which word can be used to name someone who signs up to compete in something?

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Question 6 of 10

6. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a substance that can stop or slow down the growth of microorganisms?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that means to touch a person lightly to cause spasmodic movements?

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Question 8 of 10

8. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that is a synonym for an "urge to steal"?

Answer: (One word, 11 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the most famous waterfalls located in North America?

Answer: (One word, 7 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the weaver who challenged the goddess Athena and was therefore transformed into a spider?

Answer: (One word, 7 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first word in this quiz is the name of the island country whose capital is Antananarivo.

Answer: Madagascar

Antananarivo is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Madagascar, which is composed of the island of Madagascar (the fourth largest island in the world) and several smaller islands, located in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar has been an independent country since 1960.

Its predominant religion is Christianity, it has two official languages: Malagasy and French, is a representative multiparty republic semi-presidential and its currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).

2. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the element with atomic number 6 in the Periodic Table?

Answer: Carbon

Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. The atoms of carbon can combine in diverse ways, resulting in several allotropes of carbon, the main ones being diamond and graphite.

3. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that means to be in a "state of subjection"?

Answer: Bondage

Bondage refers to a state of being under the influence, power, force of another person or situation. It is a state of slavery, servitude, villeinage.

4. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what was James Bond's secret profession?

Answer: Agent

The word agent has many meanings. Agent can be a person that acts on behalf of another person; a substance that can cause a biological effect or a chemical reaction, etc. James Bond, created by Ian Fleming's imagination, is the famous secret agent.

5. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, which word can be used to name someone who signs up to compete in something?

Answer: Entrant

The word entrant is a synonym of newcomer, starter, neophyte, freshman, beginner, contestant. Someone who takes part in a competition or a company that starts to sell goods or services in a new market.

6. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of a substance that can stop or slow down the growth of microorganisms?

Answer: Antiseptic

Antiseptic is an antimicrobial substance that is applied in living tissue/skin to reduce the chance of infection, sepsis or putrefaction. Such substances are used in or outside hospital environments. Antiseptics should not be confused with disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects.

7. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that means to touch a person lightly to cause spasmodic movements?

Answer: Tickle

You tickle someone when you move your fingers on a sensitive part of somebody's body in a way that produces uneasiness, an uncomfortable feeling, or laughter. To tickle can be to touch or stir gently, as in the expression "tickle the ivories" that means "play the piano".

8. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the word that is a synonym for an "urge to steal"?

Answer: Kleptomania

Kleptomania is an inability to resist the desire to steal. It is a mental health disorder, an impulse control disorder, which causes problems for both the patients and those close to them. Kleptomania in general is associated with other mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, substance abuse disorder etc.

9. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the most famous waterfalls located in North America?

Answer: Niagara

Niagara Falls, located on the border between the province of Ontario, CA and the state of New York, US, is famous for its beauty. It is a tourist spot, popular for honeymoons and also the scenery of numerous films and the inspiration for many paintings.

10. Beginning with the last three letters of the previous answer, what is the name of the weaver who challenged the goddess Athena and was therefore transformed into a spider?

Answer: Arachne

The main source of the Arachne legend is Ovid's poem "Metamorphoses". According to the legend Arachne was a skilled weaver who challenged Athena, the goddess of wisdom and craftsmanship. For daring to defy the gods, she was punished by Athena; ashamed Arachne hanged herself but was resurrected by Athena who transformed her into a spider and also transformed the rope used into a cobweb.

Source: Author masfon

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