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Quiz about International Drop a Letter
Quiz about International Drop a Letter

International Drop a Letter Trivia Quiz


Start with a seven letter nation and drop a letter until you reach a three letter word. Then add a letter until you can spell out an eight letter nation.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
387,351
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
595
Question 1 of 10
1. Start with an island nation that is home to many glaciers and volcanoes.

Answer: (Seven Letters)
Question 2 of 10
2. Drop a letter and scramble the rest to get a state of disbelief.

Answer: (Think like an Egyptian (one word))
Question 3 of 10
3. Drop another letter and scramble what remains to get a visitor from a foreign land or from outer space.

Answer: (Five Letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. Drop another letter and rearrange the remaining letters to get a word that connects the Beatles' Penny and a U.S. First Lady named Harriet.

Answer: (Four Letters)
Question 5 of 10
5. Drop one final letter to get a beer (rearranging as necessary).

Answer: (Three Letters)
Question 6 of 10
6. Now add a letter to get a discount on some merchandise.

Answer: (Four Letters)
Question 7 of 10
7. Add a letter and unscramble to get a word that means a piece of land covered by rain forest.

Answer: (Five Letters)
Question 8 of 10
8. Add another letter and rearrange the letters to get a small piece of luggage.

Answer: (Six Letters)
Question 9 of 10
9. Add a letter and unscramble to get a word that means the act of plotting.

Answer: (Seven Letters)
Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, add one last letter and rearrange to get a nation in the Indian Ocean.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Start with an island nation that is home to many glaciers and volcanoes.

Answer: Iceland

Iceland is nicknamed the Land of Fire and Ice because of its icy terrain, glaciers which are cold and its volcanoes and thermal springs which are hot.
2. Drop a letter and scramble the rest to get a state of disbelief.

Answer: Denial

Denial is when you are in a state of disbelief and deny the truth of a situation. It is one of the first stages of grief. A colloquial saying is that denial is just "a river in Egypt" referring to the Nile.
3. Drop another letter and scramble what remains to get a visitor from a foreign land or from outer space.

Answer: Alien

An alien is defined as a person from a foreign land, though it is commonly used to refer to beings from outer space.
4. Drop another letter and rearrange the remaining letters to get a word that connects the Beatles' Penny and a U.S. First Lady named Harriet.

Answer: Lane

"Penny Lane" is a 1967 song by the Beatles. When it debuted, it was on the B side to "Strawberry Fields Forever".

Harriet Lane was the niece of the fifteenth U.S. President James Buchanan. Buchanan was not married during his presidency. Although at the time, Harriet Lane was considered to be an acting First Lady, today she is considered an official one.
5. Drop one final letter to get a beer (rearranging as necessary).

Answer: Ale

Ale is commonly used as a synonym for beer but it can also refer to beer that specifically has a high alcohol content.
6. Now add a letter to get a discount on some merchandise.

Answer: Sale

Sales are usually used to lure customers into a store. During sales, merchants will offer some products at discounted prices either to quickly get rid of a product or to introduce a new product to the public.
7. Add a letter and unscramble to get a word that means a piece of land covered by rain forest.

Answer: Selva

Selva can mean a piece of land covered by any rain forest, however it is commonly used to describe parts of the Amazon Rain Forest.
8. Add another letter and rearrange the letters to get a small piece of luggage.

Answer: Valise

A valise is typically a small carry on bag or suitcase. They are typically not fancy or ornate in design.
9. Add a letter and unscramble to get a word that means the act of plotting.

Answer: Devisal

Devisal is the act of plotting or scheming. It is typically used in a negative way.
10. Finally, add one last letter and rearrange to get a nation in the Indian Ocean.

Answer: Maldives

Maldives is a nation made up of tiny islands in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its beaches and luxury hotels as well as for scuba diving. Its out-of-they-way location means it has not been spoiled by pollution though climate change and rising sea levels are both threats to the islands.
Source: Author Joepetz

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