Going Cross Eyed Quiz | Thematic Body Parts

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1. A common eye infection known as conjunctivitis.

Answer: Pink eye

As given away by the scientific name, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a membrane of the eyelid. The infection results in the eye appearing pink or reddish leading to the term 'pink eye'.

2. An overnight flight that takes off late at night and arrives at the destination early in the morning.

Answer: Red eye

A red eye flight is one that makes its journey mostly during the night such that passengers arrive at the destination early in the morning. The term originated in North America and refers to the lack of sleep some passengers get due to the time difference between locations.

3. A spy thriller by Ken Follett set during World War II.

Answer: Eye of the Needle

Originally published under the title "Storm Island", "Eye of the Needle" is the story of a German spy who discovers information about one of the most important operations in World War II - the D-Day landings. The novel won the Edgar Award in 1979 and was Ken Follett's first major successes. It was made into a film featuring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan in the lead roles.

4. The first book in Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series.

Answer: The Eye of the World

Robert Jordan is the pseudonym used by James Oliver Rigney, Jr. "The Wheel of Time" is a fantasy series drawing inspiration from various sources including Hindu and Buddhist mythology. The books have also spawned a video game series.

5. Theme song for the film "Rocky III".

Answer: Eye of the Tiger

"Eye of the Tiger" was written by the rock band "Survivor" specifically as a theme song for the film "Rocky III" at the request of Sylvester Stallone, the creator of the series who also starred as the eponymous character. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Song of the Year but did not win either.

6. Taylor Swift song from the soundtrack album "The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond".

Answer: Eyes Open

Two of Taylor Swift's songs featured on the soundtrack of "The Hunger Games". These were "Eyes Open" and "Safe & Sound". The soundtrack featured 16 songs with Swift being the only artist to have more than one track.

7. Stanley Kubrick film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

Answer: Eyes Wide Shut

"Eyes Wide Shut" was the last film by director Stanley Kubrick. Featuring then real life couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in lead roles, it was based on a novella "Dream Story" by Arthur Schnitzler.

8. A romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant as an Englishman who falls for a mafia don's daughter in New York.

Answer: Mickey Blue Eyes

"Mickey Blue Eyes" starred Hugh Grant in the title role. Mickey, or Michael, was an Englishman living in New York City who ended up falling in love with Gina only to find out about her family's mafia connections. Soon he gets entangled in the family's crime dealings and struggles to find a way out.

9. Ancient Egyptian symbol of protection.

Answer: Eye of Horus

In Egyptian mythology, Horus was a sky god associated with kings and royalty. He is depicted with the head of a falcon. Apart from being a symbol of protection, the Eye of Horus was also a symbol of royal power.

10. A variety of chrysoberyl exhibiting the chatoyance effect.

Answer: Cat's eye

Chatoyance is also called the cat's eye effect. It refers to an optical illusion in the gemstone caused by the presence of fibrous inclusions. It is most commonly seen in certain specimens of the mineral chrysoberyl. The effect can be further enhanced by cutting the stone in a particular manner to highlight the cat's eye appearance. This cut is commonly called cabochon.

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Going Cross Eyed Trivia Quiz

Cast your eye over these questions and see if you can make correct pairs.

Questions		Choices
1. A common eye infection known as conjunctivitis.		Eye of the Tiger
2. An overnight flight that takes off late at night and arrives at the destination early in the morning.		Eye of the Needle
3. A spy thriller by Ken Follett set during World War II.		Pink eye
4. The first book in Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series.		Eye of Horus
5. Theme song for the film "Rocky III".		The Eye of the World
6. Taylor Swift song from the soundtrack album "The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond".		Cat's eye
7. Stanley Kubrick film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.		Red eye
8. A romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant as an Englishman who falls for a mafia don's daughter in New York.		Mickey Blue Eyes
9. Ancient Egyptian symbol of protection.		Eyes Wide Shut
10. A variety of chrysoberyl exhibiting the chatoyance effect.		Eyes Open