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Quiz about A Rose By Any Other Name
Quiz about A Rose By Any Other Name

A Rose By Any Other Name... Trivia Quiz


My daughter's middle name is Rose, so I decided to do a rose-themed quiz. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
347,976
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
685
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Question 1 of 10
1. The rose is an extremely popular and beloved flower. In which country would you find the oldest living rose bush? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "The Rose" (1979) was a musical drama about a 1960s musician who struggled with fame and the constant pressure from her cold-hearted manager. Loosely based on the life of singer Janis Joplin, who played the role of Mary Rose Foster? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Mary Rose was a favourite warship in the navy of King Henry VIII of England. It sank in 1545 during a battle and in 1982 a team excavated and salvaged The Mary Rose. In which English City can you find the Mary Rose museum? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The cocktail called 'Rose' contains vodka, cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice.


Question 5 of 10
5. The Rose d'Or festival is an important event where awards are given in which branch of the arts? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Axl Rose is the front man of heavy rock band Guns N' Roses. What was Axl's first name at birth? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Rumble Roses" is a sports video game released in 2004. What is the game's subject matter? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A wind rose is a diagram that depicts information about the wind at a particular location over a certain period of time.


Question 9 of 10
9. Most people like to receive a box of chocolates as a gift. Which chocolate company makes boxes of roses in the UK? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a quotation from which of Shakespeare's most famous plays Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The rose is an extremely popular and beloved flower. In which country would you find the oldest living rose bush?

Answer: Germany

The 1,000 year old rose bush can be found at St. Mary's Cathedral, Hildesheim in Germany. The town of Hildesheim has a legend that says the town will never decline as long as the rose bush keeps blooming. This was reinforced in 1945 when, despite heavy bombing during World War II, the rose bush survived.
2. "The Rose" (1979) was a musical drama about a 1960s musician who struggled with fame and the constant pressure from her cold-hearted manager. Loosely based on the life of singer Janis Joplin, who played the role of Mary Rose Foster?

Answer: Bette Midler

Bette Midler was born in Hawaii, USA in 1945. She is a singer, comedienne, actress and author. She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in "The Rose" (1979). Some of her other movies include "Beaches" (1988), "For the Boys" (1991) and "The First Wives Club" (1996).
3. The Mary Rose was a favourite warship in the navy of King Henry VIII of England. It sank in 1545 during a battle and in 1982 a team excavated and salvaged The Mary Rose. In which English City can you find the Mary Rose museum?

Answer: Portsmouth

Portsmouth is located on the south coast of England. It has been a naval port for many centuries and as well as having the Mary Rose museum it is also home to famous ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.
4. The cocktail called 'Rose' contains vodka, cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice.

Answer: False

That was the recipe for a 'Cosmopolitan'. According to the International Bartender's Association, the 'Rose' cocktail contains: kirsch, dry vermouth and dashes of strawberry syrup.
5. The Rose d'Or festival is an important event where awards are given in which branch of the arts?

Answer: Television

The Rose d'Or festival takes place every year and is a very important event for entertainment television. It enables members of the television industry to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Television programmes from around the world are entered into a competition and the winners are presented with golden roses at the end of the festival.
6. Axl Rose is the front man of heavy rock band Guns N' Roses. What was Axl's first name at birth?

Answer: William

Axl Rose was born William Bruce Rose in Indiana, US in 1962. He formed rock band Guns N' Roses in 1985. Some of the band's most popular singles are "Sweet Child o' Mine" (1988), "Paradise City" (1988) and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (1992).
7. "Rumble Roses" is a sports video game released in 2004. What is the game's subject matter?

Answer: Wrestling

"Rumble Roses" is a wrestling game that was first released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2. The characters in the game are all female and even features mud wrestling! In 2006 there was a follow up game called "Rumble Roses XX" released on the Xbox 360.
8. A wind rose is a diagram that depicts information about the wind at a particular location over a certain period of time.

Answer: True

A wind rose diagram is a used by meteorologists to give a view of the wind, it's patterns and distribution in a certain area. It has many uses, including giving information to sailors about the average winds over particular oceans.
9. Most people like to receive a box of chocolates as a gift. Which chocolate company makes boxes of roses in the UK?

Answer: Cadbury

Cadbury Roses are wrapped chocolates that come in a box, jar or tin. They made their debut in 1938 and have been a favourite on many occasions ever since. On television adverts Cadburys Roses are accompanied by the slogan "Thank you very much".
10. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a quotation from which of Shakespeare's most famous plays

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

The quote comes from "Romeo and Juliet". It means that it doesn't matter what things are called, it matters what they are. So, even if a rose was called shoe it would still smell lovely!
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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