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"Gr"eat Words Trivia Quiz


A fill in the blank quiz where each answer begins with the letters "Gr". Hope you have a "gr"eat time and "gr"ade this quiz highly.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
387,284
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1999
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: driver88 (10/10), Inquizition (8/10), Guest 108 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Called Kalaallit Nunaat in the local language, which island is located in North America but ruled by a European country?

Answer: (It's way up north)
Question 2 of 10
2. Also the name of one of the seven dwarves, which word means surly and cranky?

Answer: (Don't think of Oscar)
Question 3 of 10
3. Which "gr" word can mean either a dozen dozens or nasty?

Answer: (Five Letters)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which word means a cup, typically holy, that is considered sacred or special in some way?

Answer: (Five Letters)
Question 5 of 10
5. Which word means a man about to get married or what he might do to himself to make him look handsome before the wedding?

Answer: (Five Letters)
Question 6 of 10
6. What word refers to a science fiction film starring Sandra Bullock, a "universal" law developed by Isaac Newton and the seriousness of a situation?

Answer: (Seven Letters)
Question 7 of 10
7. If I don't understand what someone is saying or explaining, I can say "its all" what language/nationality "to me"?

Answer: (Think of Europe)
Question 8 of 10
8. What furry little animal has an American holiday dedicated to it on February 2nd of each year?

Answer: (Think of Bill Murray)
Question 9 of 10
9. What word means a traffic jam or situation where politicians cannot agree on an issue and are deadlocked?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. What word connects a murderous reverend, an arrow and beans?

Answer: (Don't get jealous)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Called Kalaallit Nunaat in the local language, which island is located in North America but ruled by a European country?

Answer: Greenland

The capital of Greenland is Nuuk. Greenland is the largest island in the world that is not a continent. Over three-quarters of the land is covered in permafrost or ice sheets. If it is to be considered a country, it would be the least densely populated country in the world. Greenland has been ruled by Denmark since 1814 when Norway ceded control.

Kalaallit Nunaat literally means "land of the Kalaallit" which refers to the native people of the island.
2. Also the name of one of the seven dwarves, which word means surly and cranky?

Answer: Grumpy

Grumpy is one of Snow White's seven dwarves known for his rather bad attitude. Despite that, Grumpy is one of the more popular dwarves. In the 1937 animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves", Grumpy was voiced by Pinto Colvig, who also voiced Sneezy.

The word grumpy first came into use in the late 1770s, according to Merriam-Webster.
3. Which "gr" word can mean either a dozen dozens or nasty?

Answer: Gross

The word gross comes from the French word "grosse" which means twelve dozens. The origin of the adjective gross comes from the Latin word "gros" which means thick or coarse.

Gross can also refer to something beneath one's station, shameful or to one's income before taxes.
4. Which word means a cup, typically holy, that is considered sacred or special in some way?

Answer: Grail

A grail is a cup, typically ornately designed, from which Christians drink wine symbolizing the blood of Christ. The Holy Grail is said to be chalice Jesus used during the Last Supper before his crucifixion. Afterwards, it was given to Joseph of Arimathea. The Holy Grail plays a large role in Arthurian legends.

A grail can also be any cup used for ceremonial purposes, not just Christian purposes.
5. Which word means a man about to get married or what he might do to himself to make him look handsome before the wedding?

Answer: Groom

Groom (as in bridegroom) comes from the Middle English word "grom" which means "boy" but also referred to a boy during the puberty years when he grows up. The verb groom, meaning to tidy up or clean, may come from the horse stable workers who were also called grooms. The grooms would be responsible for the maintenance of the stables and of the horses.
6. What word refers to a science fiction film starring Sandra Bullock, a "universal" law developed by Isaac Newton and the seriousness of a situation?

Answer: Gravity

"Gravity" is a 2013 science fiction film starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Bullock's and Clooney's characters, Dr. Ryan Stone and Lt. Matt Kowalski, are both astronauts who find themselves stranded in outer space after space junk destroys their shuttle.

Isaac Newton is said to have "discovered" gravity when an apple fell on his head. He developed the universal law of gravity which states that gravity is force given off by each point of mass to attract all other points of mass.

The word gravity, which means the seriousness of a situation, comes from the Latin word "gravitat" which means heavy. That refers to the burdensomeness or heaviness some people feel physical when in a trying situation.
7. If I don't understand what someone is saying or explaining, I can say "its all" what language/nationality "to me"?

Answer: Greek

The phrase "it's all Greek to me" refers to a situation where someone does not understand any of the ideas or suggestions being made. The origin of this phrase is unknown exactly but it is believed to come from the Middle Ages in Europe when the Greek language was declining in use but ancient artefacts and inscriptions were being found and not understood by even the most learned people of the era.
8. What furry little animal has an American holiday dedicated to it on February 2nd of each year?

Answer: Groundhog

Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2nd. The most popular celebration is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, lives. According to superstition, if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will last for six more weeks. If he does not see his shadow, spring will arrive early.

The 1993 comedy film "Groundhog Day" stars Bill Murray as a weatherman named Phil Connors who lives Groundhog Day over and over again.
9. What word means a traffic jam or situation where politicians cannot agree on an issue and are deadlocked?

Answer: Gridlock

The word "gridlock" referring to politicians not agreeing originated first. Sometimes, especially in houses of Congress or Parliament, the different political parties cannot agree and the work of the body is halted. That situation was later used to describe a traffic jam where no one can move head because of the many cars on the road.
10. What word connects a murderous reverend, an arrow and beans?

Answer: Green

Rev. Green (or Mr. Green in the U.S.) is one of the possible murder suspects in the classic board game "Cluedo" or "Clue". He is called Rev. Green in most countries but Mr. Green in the United States because Hasbro believed Americans would have a hard time considering a reverend or priest as a murder suspect. In some editions of the game like the spin-off "Clue DVD", he is called Rev. Green in the U.S.

Green Arrow is a superhero whose real name is Ollie Queen, a billionaire from the fiction Star City. He first appeared in DC Comics "More Fun Comics #73" in 1941. He is portrayed by Stephen Amell in the television series "Arrow".

Green beans, also called string beans, are technically unripe runner beans typically served still in the pod like snow peas. China grows the most green beans each year with over 16 million tons produced.
Source: Author Joepetz

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