Improper Nouns Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tape

Scotch tape is a brand name for transparent adhesive tape. The product was manufactured by Scotch Brand and 3M Company in 1930.

Answer: Chef

The Swedish chef was a muppet character with Jim Henson performing the head and voice. Frank Oz moved the puppet's live hands and arms.

Answer: Candle

A Roman candle is a type of firework which originated in China. It sends off shells or stars, and became popular during the Italian Renaissance (hence the name).

Answer: Fly

Spanish fly is actually an emerald green beetle. However, the term is also associated with an aphrodisiac (made from these beetles) which can be used to arouse males.

Answer: Punch

Hawaiian Punch is the brand name of a fruit punch containing 5% fruit juice. It is owned by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and its mascot is named Punchy.

Answer: Falcon

The Maltese Falcon was a valuable statuette being searched for in the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon". It is also the name of a modern 289 foot yacht.

Answer: Fries

French fries is the American name for a certain elongated cut of deep fried potatoes. They are usually salted and topped with ketchup.

Answer: Muffins

English muffins are made from yeast-leavened bread formed in a round shape, cut into two slices, toasted and served with butter or jelly. Its origin is attributed to an English immigrant, Samuel Bath Thomas, who was living in the United States.

Answer: Jumping Bean

Mexican jumping beans are seed pods inhabited by a bunch of immature moths. The bean is usually colored tan or brown, and is called 'frijoles saltarines' in Spanish.

Answer: Taffy

Turkish taffy is a chewy candy bar which comes in several flavors and is made by Bonomo. The original formula was developed in the 1940s, and (for those old enough to remember) you could 'crack it' or 'smack it' into smaller pieces.