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Quiz about Snakes in a Quiz
Quiz about Snakes in a Quiz

Snakes in a Quiz


Snakes have been entertaining us, or maybe terrifying us, in various ways. Here are ten questions about some snakes you might recognise.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
387,564
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1580
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (2/10), Azim400 (3/10), matthewpokemon (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The short story 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' featured which fictional detective? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the animated cartoon series, what colour is The Racer, the snake protagonist? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The band Python Lee Jackson had a 1972 UK hit with 'In a Broken Dream'. Although uncredited, the vocals were provided by which raspy voiced singer? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the 1997 film starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Jon Voight, which snake, the film's title, terrorises the cast? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The game called Snakes and Ladders in the UK was renamed by Milton Bradley for the US market as which of these? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The song usually known by the shortened title of 'Captain Beaky and his Band' features which 'hissing' snake? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Master Viper, with Lucy Liu providing the voice, appears in which animated film series? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The python in the 'Jungle Book' stories was which of these? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Jim Stafford's 1974 hit single featured snakes and which other scary creatures? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 2006 film 'Snakes on a Plane, prompted a mock version, called 'Snakes on' which type of transport? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The short story 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' featured which fictional detective?

Answer: Sherlock Holmes

The tale, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was first published in 1892. In the story, Holmes is asked by Helen Stoner to investigate strange happenings at the home shared with her stepfather, where her sister had died previously. Holmes deduces that the stepfather is planning to kill Helen, having already disposed of her sister, using a venomous snake as the murder weapon. Holmes is able to turn the tables on the villain.
2. In the animated cartoon series, what colour is The Racer, the snake protagonist?

Answer: Blue

The cartoons appeared between 1972 and 1974 and featured the Blue Racer trying, and failing, to catch a Japanese beetle. Seventeen short cartoons were produced in total, all written by John W. Dunn.
3. The band Python Lee Jackson had a 1972 UK hit with 'In a Broken Dream'. Although uncredited, the vocals were provided by which raspy voiced singer?

Answer: Rod Stewart

The band was from Australia, formed in Sydney in 1965, although the original members were English. In 1969, the song was recorded in the UK with Rod lending his vocal talents as a session musician prior to his own career taking off. The song was first released in 1970, but failed to impress.

It was re-released two years later, to capitalise on Rod's by then flourishing solo career, allowing it to hit number three on the UK Singles Chart.
4. In the 1997 film starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Jon Voight, which snake, the film's title, terrorises the cast?

Answer: Anaconda

The film was set in the Amazon Jungle, with Jennifer Lopez playing the role of a documentary film maker trying to locate a particular tribe. They meet a snake hunter, played by Jon Voight, who offers his assistance, while really intending to use them in his attempts to capture the giant anaconda he is chasing. Let's just say, things don't end well.
5. The game called Snakes and Ladders in the UK was renamed by Milton Bradley for the US market as which of these?

Answer: Chutes and Ladders

The board game originated in India with the object being to reach the top of the board, by throwing dice to determine the number of moves. The ladders help by moving you upwards while snakes, or chutes, send you back down the board. Milton Bradley brought their version out in 1943.
6. The song usually known by the shortened title of 'Captain Beaky and his Band' features which 'hissing' snake?

Answer: Sid

Something of a cause celebre in 1980, Hissing Sid was the villain of the song, although it prompted a campaign, including the sale of T-shirts insisting 'Hissing Sid is Innocent'. The song was written by Jeremy Lloyd originally as poetry, and was just one of several to be recited, rather than sung, by various celebrities. Keith Michell performed the immortal words 'The bravest animals in the land are Captain Beaky and his band' successfully enough to take the single to number five on the UK Singles Chart.
7. Master Viper, with Lucy Liu providing the voice, appears in which animated film series?

Answer: Kung Fu Panda

The 'Kung Fu Panda' is named Po, with Jack Black providing the voice. Po is chosen, perhaps accidentally, as the Dragon Warrior, and Master Viper provides him with much needed help and support despite having been a candidate for the role herself.
8. The python in the 'Jungle Book' stories was which of these?

Answer: Kaa

Kaa is not the only snake in the tale since a pair of cobras, Nag and Nagaina, also feature. Kaa is a friend and adviser to Mowgli, the man-cub. Bagheera was the panther, Akela was a wolf and Tabaqui was a jackal.
9. Jim Stafford's 1974 hit single featured snakes and which other scary creatures?

Answer: Spiders

The song tells the story of a rather shy boy trying to win the affections of a girl named Mary Lou by offering her gifts, which include a frog. Not surprisingly, she is unimpressed , but as they mature, the relationship has another chance, although Mary Lou feels the need to remind him that 'Spiders and Snakes' are not the way to win her heart.

The song, named 'Spiders and Snakes', was successful for Jim, reaching number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
10. The 2006 film 'Snakes on a Plane, prompted a mock version, called 'Snakes on' which type of transport?

Answer: Train

Unlike 'Snakes on a Plane', which had Samuel L. Jackson in the main role, 'Snakes on a Train' had no star names and went straight to video, i.e. DVD. The film was classed as a 'mockbuster', hoping for success by using the publicity for another film. The plots, apart from featuring snakes, were different, of course.
Source: Author rossian

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