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Welcome to the Burlesque! Trivia Quiz

In this quiz, all you need to do is 'strip away' one letter from the given word to fit the clue. This removed letter goes in the answer box. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by eburge. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
eburge

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,759

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
758

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 80 (0/10), Guest 108 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Remove a letter from 'derive' to get a type of golf swing.

Remember, write only the dropped letter in the answer box!

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Strip a letter away from 'suite' to get the place where something is.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Take off a letter from 'faqirs' to get the British word for carnivals.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Drop one letter from 'select' to get a word meaning 'to decide'.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Remove a letter from 'scream' to get a word meaning 'to leave'.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Strip away a letter from 'clues' to get the sticks used in billiards.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Take off a letter from 'farther' to get the male parent.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Remove one letter from 'unit' to get a louse's egg.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Take out one letter from 'abide' to get a helper.

Answer: (One letter)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now, enter the dropped letters in REVERSE order (from 9 to 1) to reveal this final word.

Answer: (One Word)

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Apr 14 2024 : Guest 82: 10/10
Apr 09 2024 : Guest 80: 0/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 12: 10/10
Mar 23 2024 : GerryA: 7/10
Mar 22 2024 : Upstart3: 10/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 76: 1/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 12: 0/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Remove a letter from 'derive' to get a type of golf swing. Remember, write only the dropped letter in the answer box!

Answer: e

2. Strip a letter away from 'suite' to get the place where something is.

Answer: u

3. Take off a letter from 'faqirs' to get the British word for carnivals.

Answer: q

4. Drop one letter from 'select' to get a word meaning 'to decide'.

Answer: s

5. Remove a letter from 'scream' to get a word meaning 'to leave'.

Answer: e

6. Strip away a letter from 'clues' to get the sticks used in billiards.

Answer: l

7. Take off a letter from 'farther' to get the male parent.

Answer: r

8. Remove one letter from 'unit' to get a louse's egg.

Answer: u

9. Take out one letter from 'abide' to get a helper.

Answer: b

10. Now, enter the dropped letters in REVERSE order (from 9 to 1) to reveal this final word.

Answer: burlesque

The word burlesque has several meanings. Traditionally, a burlesque is a show containing satire, comedy, cabaret and sometimes a striptease. Burlesque can also mean to lampoon, mock or imitate the work of another, through parodies and caricatures (both pictorial and literary). Nowadays, burlesque shows are held all over the world, including the annual Vancouver International Burlesque Festival.

Source: Author eburge

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