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Me and My Shadow Trivia Quiz

Why lurk in the shadows? Come front and center and shine some light into those dark corners!

A multiple-choice quiz by gloryB2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gloryB2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,273

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
2073

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: jasa9092 (11/15), Hayes1953 (10/15), nycdmc70 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Choose the line which correctly completes the fourth lyric of the second verse from a popular song called "Me and My Shadow," written in 1927:

"Me and my shadow
Strolling down the avenue
Me and my shadow" Hint

Not a soul to tell our troubles to

Thinking that we really need shampoo

Hoping he won't step upon my shoe

Unlike him I do have a tattoo

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Question 2 of 15

2. The word "shadow" comes from the Old English word "scead(u)we." What was its original meaning? Hint

scald

shade

slant

sword

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Question 3 of 15

3. The word "shadow" can mean all of the following EXCEPT: Hint

to represent prophetically

to follow the movements of a person

to thrust into the spotlight

to shelter or protect from heat or light

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Question 4 of 15

4. One synonym for "shadow" is "penumbra." All of the following are meanings of penumbra EXCEPT which one? Hint

a writing utensil

the usual companion of a person or thing

the gray marginal portion of a sunspot

a phantom or ghost

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which word is NOT a synonym for "shadow"? Hint

obscurity

adumbration

substance

darkness

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is it called when the shadow of the moon blocks out light from the sun? Hint

Lunar eclipse

Southern cross

Northern lights

Solar eclipse

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which fictional character lost his shadow? Hint

Peter Piper

Peter Pumpkin

Peter Pan

Peter the Wolf

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Question 8 of 15

8. "Shadow" is the name of a golden retriever in a famous movie. Which one is it? Hint

Old Yeller

Turner and Hooch

Homeward Bound

Lady and the Tramp

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Question 9 of 15

9. The love theme from the 1965 film "The Sandpiper" was recorded by many artists under the title "The Shadow of Your Smile". Which of these artists recorded it first? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Johnny Mathis

Kenny G

Tony Bennett

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is hanging over the speaker in the third line of this verse from the Beatles' lyric, "Yesterday"?

"Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I used to be" Hint

black cloud

shadow spider

shadow

long sword

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Question 11 of 15

11. A popular song called "Shadow Dancing" hit the charts in 1978. Which Gibb brother recorded it? Hint

Barry Gibb

Robin Gibb

Maurice Gibb

Andy Gibb

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Question 12 of 15

12. A famous fictional character made his debut first in stories, then in comic books, TV, and even films. He earned most fame, however, on a 1930s radio program. Every episode opened with these words: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" What is the correct answer? Hint

The devil knows.

Your mama's shadow knows.

The shadow knows.

Your neighbor in the shade knows.

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many people participate in shadow boxing? Hint

two, of course

one

three -- two boxers and a trainer

as many as can fit into the ring

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who has marketed the Shadow family of motorcycles for decades? Hint

Honda

Harley Davidson

Kawasaki

Ford

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Question 15 of 15

15. Shadow is an animal in the "Sonic" series, an Ultimate Life Form. What kind of animal is he? Hint

razorback

warthog

hedgehog

roadhog

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Choose the line which correctly completes the fourth lyric of the second verse from a popular song called "Me and My Shadow," written in 1927: "Me and my shadow Strolling down the avenue Me and my shadow"

Answer: Not a soul to tell our troubles to

"Me and My Shadow", written in 1927, has been recorded by many artists, including Ferlin Husky, Frank Sinatra, and Perry Como. This is an old standard, featured in many a soft shoe routine!

2. The word "shadow" comes from the Old English word "scead(u)we." What was its original meaning?

Answer: shade

Many of the most common words in everyday use in the English language can be traced back to Old English. Many are even recognizable, unlike this one!

3. The word "shadow" can mean all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer: to thrust into the spotlight

Those wishing to know more about a particular job field sometimes "shadow" people already practicing in it. Other definitions include "shade" and "darkness".

4. One synonym for "shadow" is "penumbra." All of the following are meanings of penumbra EXCEPT which one?

Answer: a writing utensil

Sounds like something I learned in a high school science class! Penumbra also refers to a partial shadow.

5. Which word is NOT a synonym for "shadow"?

Answer: substance

Shadows are insubstantial. Therefore, a shadow is the opposite of substance.

6. What is it called when the shadow of the moon blocks out light from the sun?

Answer: Solar eclipse

In a lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow is cast against the moon. The Southern Cross is a constellation, and the Northern Lights are natural light displays.

7. Which fictional character lost his shadow?

Answer: Peter Pan

Peter Pan was the product of J.M. Barrie's imagination. He made his first appearance in a story called "The Little White Bird," in 1901. Several years later "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," had its stage premiere. In 1911 Barrie expanded the story into a novel called "Peter and Wendy".

In novel form, the story is a perennial best seller; it has been staged in play form innumerable times. Hollywood has treated the author and his most famous creation more than once, including "Finding Neverland," released in 2004.

8. "Shadow" is the name of a golden retriever in a famous movie. Which one is it?

Answer: Homeward Bound

"Homeward Bound" was based on the novel "The Incredible Journey," written by Sheila Burnford and published in 1961. It is the tale of three quite remarkable animals -- a Siamese cat, a bull terrier, and a Labrador retriever (Hollywood changed the Lab to a Golden). If you enjoy animal stories, this one's a classic.

9. The love theme from the 1965 film "The Sandpiper" was recorded by many artists under the title "The Shadow of Your Smile". Which of these artists recorded it first?

Answer: Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett recorded this song in 1965. It is included in the compilation, "Forty Years: The Artistry of Tony Bennett".

10. What is hanging over the speaker in the third line of this verse from the Beatles' lyric, "Yesterday"? "Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be"

Answer: shadow

"Yesterday" was recorded in 1965. It is credited with being one of the most covered songs in the history of popular music.

11. A popular song called "Shadow Dancing" hit the charts in 1978. Which Gibb brother recorded it?

Answer: Andy Gibb

This song was a big hit for Andy. Others were "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" and "(Love is) Thicker than Water," both released in 1977.

Answer: The shadow knows.

"The Shadow" and "Inner Sanctum" were highly effective radio shows in the days before television monopolized drama. They were known for being creepy and spooky--and completely engrossing!

13. How many people participate in shadow boxing?

Answer: one

Despite its name, shadowboxing is not limited to boxers. Perhaps its most famous practitioner was Muhammad Ali, who performed next to Howard Cosell for TV cameras.

14. Who has marketed the Shadow family of motorcycles for decades?

Answer: Honda

Honda first started marketing its cruiser-type Shadow in 1983. The Shadow has several models: Spirit, Aero, Sabre, and VLX, to name a few.

15. Shadow is an animal in the "Sonic" series, an Ultimate Life Form. What kind of animal is he?

Answer: hedgehog

Shadow can be found in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" video game. It was created in 2005 by Sega Studio USA.

Source: Author gloryB2

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