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Quiz about A Dime a Dozen
Quiz about A Dime a Dozen

A Dime a Dozen Trivia Quiz


That's a dime a dozen... What do you know about items that come in groups of twelve?

A multiple-choice quiz by zoneranger. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zoneranger
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
335,436
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
787
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Question 1 of 10
1. The book of Genesis tells the story of Jacob and his twelve sons. What was the eldest son's name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the only actor to be a member of both "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Magnificent Seven"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many items are generally accepted to constitute a "Baker's Dozen"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A group of twelve things has a special name, other than the term "dozen". They can be referred to as a ___. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Of the twelve signs of the astrological zodiac, which one is represented by a goat? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Football Hall of Famer Joe Namath wore the number twelve when he led the New York Jets to a Super Bowl triumph, but what team did Joe finish his career with? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the term for a dozen dozens? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If eggs are a dime a dozen, how much would three dozen cost? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. There are a dozen months in one year, right? What is the ninth month of the year (by the Western calendar)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What moon of Jupiter was discovered seventh? Hint



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1. The book of Genesis tells the story of Jacob and his twelve sons. What was the eldest son's name?

Answer: Reuben

Jacob's twelve sons from oldest to youngest are: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph and Benjamin. Malachi was the name of an Old Testament prophet.
2. Who was the only actor to be a member of both "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Magnificent Seven"?

Answer: Charles Bronson

Walker and Savalas were members of "The Dirty Dozen" but not "The Magnificent Seven". Glenn Ford was a member of neither.
3. How many items are generally accepted to constitute a "Baker's Dozen"?

Answer: Thirteen

Most sources put the "Baker's Dozen" at thirteen. This apparently dates back medieval bakers' efforts to add to their integrity and not short-sell their customers.
4. A group of twelve things has a special name, other than the term "dozen". They can be referred to as a ___.

Answer: Duodecad

A group of twelve things is called a duodecad. The other choices are completely fictitious words.
5. Of the twelve signs of the astrological zodiac, which one is represented by a goat?

Answer: Capricorn

Capricorn is represented by the goat. Aries is the ram. Aquarius is the water bearer. Lastly, Libra is the scales.
6. Football Hall of Famer Joe Namath wore the number twelve when he led the New York Jets to a Super Bowl triumph, but what team did Joe finish his career with?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

Joe only played a single season for the Rams. He then retired after the 1977 season.
7. What is the term for a dozen dozens?

Answer: Gross

Twelve squared equals one gross. Twelve squared also equals 144.
8. If eggs are a dime a dozen, how much would three dozen cost?

Answer: Thirty cents

One dime is ten cents. Thus, 3 x 10 cents = thirty cents.
9. There are a dozen months in one year, right? What is the ninth month of the year (by the Western calendar)?

Answer: September

Bet you had to count on your fingers! The Latin word "septem" means seven. September was, in fact, the seventh month of the year until 153 BC.
10. What moon of Jupiter was discovered seventh?

Answer: Elara

Elara was discovered in 1905 by C. Perrine. Order of discovery was:
Ganymede, Callisto, Io , Europa, Amalthea, Himalia, Elara.

The 12th was Ananke.
Source: Author zoneranger

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