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B Is for Boogie Trivia Quiz

Words beginning and ending with the letter 'B'.

A multiple-choice quiz by pennie1478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pennie1478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,459

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1425

Last 3 plays: Guest 171 (8/10), Guest 146 (8/10), JodyRodgers (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How is the alphabetical 'B' represented in Braille writing? Hint

One dot

Three dots next to each other

Two dots on top of the other

Four dots on top of the other

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Question 2 of 10

2. What artist painted the "Birth of Venus"? Hint

Boccioni

Botticelli

Bosch

Bruegel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Alliterative soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" centers on the fashion industry with the Forrester and Spectra fashion houses.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Is there a state in the United States of America that begins with the letter 'B'?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. With this list of cities, which one of their countries would be first alphabetically: Bissex, Comilla, Nassau, Sitra? Hint

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Bahrain

Barbados

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born in September 1925, Riley King is better known to the world as BB King.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What group loved to ride around in their "Little Deuce Coupe" and tell their "California Girls", "Don't Worry, Baby"? Hint

Beach Boys

The Bangles

Bad Company

Beastie Boys

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'B' is for boogie. How did the boogie board get its name? Hint

A kid suggested the name while picking his nose

The inventor named it after mother's maiden name

The name boogie was the inventor's nickname

The inventor loved boogie music

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does the lower case 'b' represent on a musical scale? Hint

Flat

Sharp

Soft music

Loud music

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these languages has the letter 'B' as the second letter in its alphabet? Hint

Chinese

Sanskrit

Farsi

Greek

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How is the alphabetical 'B' represented in Braille writing?

Answer: Two dots on top of the other

In Braille writing, the alphabetical B is represented by two dots stacked on top of each other. The letter A is represented by one dot. Braille is used by people who have visual impairment.

2. What artist painted the "Birth of Venus"?

Answer: Botticelli

Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi was known to others as Sandro Botticelli. He was a Renaissance painter born in 1445. "Birth of Venus" is housed in the Galleria Degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy.

3. Alliterative soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" centers on the fashion industry with the Forrester and Spectra fashion houses.

Answer: True

"The Bold and the Beautiful" first aired in 1987. The main three families on the series are the Forresters, Logans, and Spencers. The CBS soap opera won Outstanding Drama three years in a row at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

4. Is there a state in the United States of America that begins with the letter 'B'?

Answer: No

No, alphabetically, the states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas and then California. There is no US state beginning with the letter B.

5. With this list of cities, which one of their countries would be first alphabetically: Bissex, Comilla, Nassau, Sitra?

Answer: Bahamas

Bahamas is the first country alphabetically by the letter 'B'. Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas. Nassau has been the filming location for several "James Bond" movies.

Bissex is a city located in Barbados. Comilla is a city located in Bangladesh. Sitra is a city located in Bahrain.

6. Born in September 1925, Riley King is better known to the world as BB King.

Answer: True

BB King was born on a cotton plantation in Mississippi, USA. The name BB came from a time when he was working at WDIA and he was known as Beale Street Blues Boy. Eventually, it was shortened to BB. "Time" magazine listed BB King as the number three most famous electric guitarist of all times.

7. What group loved to ride around in their "Little Deuce Coupe" and tell their "California Girls", "Don't Worry, Baby"?

Answer: Beach Boys

The Beach Boys began their career in 1961 in California. Brothers Carl, Dennis, and Brian Wilson joined with their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine to form the Beach Boys. Their first album was with DCC records. They have made guest appearances on the shows "Home Improvement" and "Full House".

8. 'B' is for boogie. How did the boogie board get its name?

Answer: The inventor loved boogie music

Tony Morey was the inventor of the boogie board. He was a musician and worked as an engineer for an airplane company. Tony began surfing at a young age. In 1971, Tony developed the boogie board which allowed a person to lay his or her body on the board to surf. He named the board 'boogie' because of his love for that type of music.

9. What does the lower case 'b' represent on a musical scale?

Answer: Flat

A lower case b represents a flat on a musical scale. A sharp is represented by a number sign (#) or a di�se.

10. Which of these languages has the letter 'B' as the second letter in its alphabet?

Answer: Greek

The English alphabet begins with A and ends with Z. In Greek, the alphabet begins with Alpha and ends with Omega. Just as the letter B is second in the English alphabet, Beta is the second letter in the Greek alphabet.

Source: Author pennie1478

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