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Quiz about Mike and Rowenas Spineless Safari
Quiz about Mike and Rowenas Spineless Safari

Mike and Rowena's Spineless Safari Quiz


One of our invertebrates is missing! Can you help Intrepid Inquizzitors Mike and Row track down their wandering wee beastie as it leads them on a chase all around FunTrivia?

A multiple-choice quiz by doublemm. Estimated time: 9 mins.
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Author
doublemm
Time
9 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
328,973
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
13 / 20
Plays
4462
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Question 1 of 20
1. As the Intrepid Inquizzitors begin their search in the History category, Archivist Aurelia Aurita proudly shows Mike and Row around her ancestral home. She tells them how the only known site of a Viking village outside of Europe, L'Anse aux Meadows, was originally named L'Anse aux Méduses or Jellyfish Cove. In which country is this important archaeological site found? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Mike and Row now encounter the rather intoxicated Wobbly Weevil, who drunkenly patrols the Animals category. Between his renditions of "weevils wobble but they don't fall down," Wobbly Weevil announces that his tipple today is a fine cup of mead, made from the glassy honey of the acacia tree. Which of his animal friends, using their taxonomic name, is Wobbly Weevil most likely to thank for his mead, unwittingly giving Mike and Row their next clue in their search? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. "Oh, you're not famous," groans Starstruck Slug, as she rolls her stalked eyes. After a quick haggle with this slimy character, Mike and Row manage to secure the deal for another clue in exchange for a life size chocolate model of Johnny Depp, as well as the answer to her question: "Leo G. Carroll appeared in many classic Hitchcock films such as "North By Northwest" (1959), but in which 1955 sci-fi horror did he also appear?" Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. As Mike and Row pass the window of the Arkarua Comic Emporium, as if by magic, Elroy Echinoderm appears. "Greetings Earthlings" he says, before proceeding to tell them all about his comic book collection, in great and lengthy detail. One of the things he mentions turns out to be most useful; "There have been several alter egos of Spider Woman over the years; do you know which of them was the granddaughter of Madame Web, and went to work for the evil Dr. Octopus?" Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Henry the Headlouse scratches thoughtfully behind his ear as he says "Howdy" to Mike and Row, who have now entered the For Children category. His little friend, Pulex irritans, has come for dinner, and they are just about to tuck in. How is Pulex irritans better known? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Mike and Row tread carefully, as they are wary of disturbing this next invertebrate. "Buzz off!" buzzes Hobby Horsefly, who is initially hostile. However, after hearing of the quest for the missing invertebrate, she tells the duo that they can have their clue by figuring out which toy she is playing with. "I have a large plastic apple and am attempting to grab figures which bob in and out...darn! I missed one." Which toy is Hobby Horsefly playing with? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Mike and Row now encounter Arnold the Atlas Beetle, who is more than happy to show them around. "Did you know geysers can be found all over the world?" enquires Arnold. "Well some, such as the Great Geysir, harbour bacteria which actually thrive in their hot environment. In which country is the Great Geysir found?" Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Mike and Row now find Muscle Mantis who, having paid attention to the predictions of Paul the Octopus, is still enjoying his winnings from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Muscle Mantis' question is this: "Paul the Octopus predicted the outcome of many of Germany's games, but in which stage did they play their last match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?" Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Percy Pinworm is feeling a bit lonely in the Humanities category, so he is quite happy to point Mike and Row in the direction of some people who are rather good at finding a particular kind of invertebrate. Which of these terms is used for the study of parasitic worms? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. "Oh I say!" exclaims the Book Worm as Mike and Row dash by, pulling books from his carefully ordered shelves at random. "Is your need as Bard as all that?" What is the 'invertebrate' name of the dog in William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona"? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. "Heyyyyy, far out man... and woman..." calls out Woodstock Woodlouse as he takes it easy, strumming his guitar on his beanbag. Which band with an 'invertebrate' name had a UK number one hit with the song "I'm Into Something Good"? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Mike and Row now pause the eight video games which Cyber Spider is playing simultaneously, so as to command his attention. Under the impatient gaze of each of Cyber Spider's eyes, Mike and Row dare to ask for their next clue. The duo must identify the video game character being described - "a slow but dangerous water Pokémon which evolves from the fish-like Remoraid." Which character is Cyber Spider describing? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Having been lured out with promises of popcorn, Cinematic Centipede proceeds to give her review to Mike and Row of a movie she has recently seen, "The Green Mile". She talks about a character called John, who had a strange habit releasing plagues of flies from his mouth. What was this character's surname? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Now in the World category, Gerry Geoduck cordially offers Mike and Row some nice aperitifs and canapés, before inviting them to the soirée he has planned for that evening. He is having the afternoon off from his job as the Official Mascot of The Evergreen State College, in Washington State, USA. This school's motto translates from the Latin as "Let it All Hang Out". How is it usually written? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which of these invertebrates completes this quote from the Book of Exodus (King James Version)?

"And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become ______ throughout all the land of Egypt."
Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Now in the realm of Science and Technology, Mike and Row meet with Cromer Crab, who admits to being a bit of a nerd, with a particular interest in evolution. "Spiders evolved from crustaceans like me, don't you know?" spits Cromer Crab. "But do you know which of these molecules make up the majority of a spider's silk?" Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. As Mike trudges through the trackless icy wastes of the People category, hauling a rug-wrapped Rowena on a little red sleigh, Igor the Ice Beetle sticks his head out of his igloo just far enough to reminisce about when his great grand-daddy Ivan hitched a lift on the good ship Zarya. From 1900 - 1902, the members of the great Russian Polar Expedition, aboard the Zarya, endured severe hardship as they explored the far northern reaches of Russian territory. Who was the leader of the expedition? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Mike and Row are quite taken by surprise when a beautifully dressed being in a mask leaps out from behind a rock, at a turn in the path. "Greetings, I am Porifera Polly. Do you like my new polyhedral pinafore?" she asks, before twirling to reveal a satin cape flaring out behind her. Even the world of SpongeBob has Superheroes! Sadly, two of Bob's favourites, Mermaid Man and his faithful sidekick Barnacle Boy, are a bit old and past it now, and live in a retirement home. Which actor voices the elderly Mermaid Man? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Mike and Row now arrive at the Brain Teasers category and their penultimate invertebrate, Cryptic Cephalopod. "You're after a clue, I believe," bellows a rather posh voice from behind a newspaper crossword. "The answer you seek is single letter which, when added to a word defined as "an ear-like projection", creates a new word, giving the name of a well-known invertebrate."

Answer: (One letter only)
Question 20 of 20
20. Exhausted from their Marathon Trek, Mike and Row now settle down to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a large bag of M&Ms. They have gathered enough information to know that the figure they are searching for is the errant Pantorhytes plutus, but they are still at a loss about how to catch this elusive insect.

Using the first letters of each correct answer throughout the past 19 questions, can you help spell out to these bug-hunters how they can catch their missing invertebrate?

Answer: (Three Words (5, 4, 10))

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1. As the Intrepid Inquizzitors begin their search in the History category, Archivist Aurelia Aurita proudly shows Mike and Row around her ancestral home. She tells them how the only known site of a Viking village outside of Europe, L'Anse aux Meadows, was originally named L'Anse aux Méduses or Jellyfish Cove. In which country is this important archaeological site found?

Answer: Canada

Settled around 1000AD, by the expedition led by Leif Ericsson, L'Anse aux Meadows is at the northern end of Newfoundland. The site was first discovered in 1960, and has since been positively identified by scholars as the "Vinland the Good", which is mentioned in the old Icelandic "Saga of Eric the Red".

Aurelia aurita is the scientific name of one species of moon jellyfish, the most common jellyfish in the world.
2. Mike and Row now encounter the rather intoxicated Wobbly Weevil, who drunkenly patrols the Animals category. Between his renditions of "weevils wobble but they don't fall down," Wobbly Weevil announces that his tipple today is a fine cup of mead, made from the glassy honey of the acacia tree. Which of his animal friends, using their taxonomic name, is Wobbly Weevil most likely to thank for his mead, unwittingly giving Mike and Row their next clue in their search?

Answer: Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera, or the honeybee, makes honey by gathering nectar from flowers using its extended tubular tongue. Until the bee returns to its hive, the nectar is stored in a special "honey stomach", where it is broken down into glucose and fructose. Nectar which is not immediately consumed by the bees is stored in hive cells. As water evaporates, the sugary substance becomes more viscous, forming honey.

Acacia honey is known for its ability to remain uncrystallised for long periods of time, and so is sometimes referred to as glass honey. This monofloral honey remains clear and less viscous due to a high proportion of fructose.
3. "Oh, you're not famous," groans Starstruck Slug, as she rolls her stalked eyes. After a quick haggle with this slimy character, Mike and Row manage to secure the deal for another clue in exchange for a life size chocolate model of Johnny Depp, as well as the answer to her question: "Leo G. Carroll appeared in many classic Hitchcock films such as "North By Northwest" (1959), but in which 1955 sci-fi horror did he also appear?"

Answer: Tarantula

"Tarantula" features a spider described as "crawling terror 100 feet high!" This film came at a time when the popularity of oversized creepy crawlies was at an all time high, with "Them!" being released just a year before.

After serving in the British armed forces during World War One, Carroll began a run on Broadway, before making his film debut in 1934 in "Sadie McKee". He would continue acting until 1968, when "The Man from U.N.C.L.E", in which he played Alexander Waverly, stopped broadcasting.
4. As Mike and Row pass the window of the Arkarua Comic Emporium, as if by magic, Elroy Echinoderm appears. "Greetings Earthlings" he says, before proceeding to tell them all about his comic book collection, in great and lengthy detail. One of the things he mentions turns out to be most useful; "There have been several alter egos of Spider Woman over the years; do you know which of them was the granddaughter of Madame Web, and went to work for the evil Dr. Octopus?"

Answer: Charlotte Witter

Charlotte was genetically modified by Dr. Octopus so she could absorb all the powers of the first four spider women and her grandmother. Later on she was defeated, and drained of her powers by Mattie Franklin, one of her predecessors as Spider Woman, and ended up in a coma in the mansion of Madame Web. Charlotte, as Spider Woman, made her first appearance in Marvel Comics' "The Amazing Spider Man" issue 6, in 1999.
5. Henry the Headlouse scratches thoughtfully behind his ear as he says "Howdy" to Mike and Row, who have now entered the For Children category. His little friend, Pulex irritans, has come for dinner, and they are just about to tuck in. How is Pulex irritans better known?

Answer: Human flea

Although they are known as human fleas, Pulex irritans can actually make themselves at home on several species of mammal, including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. Hands up if you're feeling all itchy just thinking about them?
6. Mike and Row tread carefully, as they are wary of disturbing this next invertebrate. "Buzz off!" buzzes Hobby Horsefly, who is initially hostile. However, after hearing of the quest for the missing invertebrate, she tells the duo that they can have their clue by figuring out which toy she is playing with. "I have a large plastic apple and am attempting to grab figures which bob in and out...darn! I missed one." Which toy is Hobby Horsefly playing with?

Answer: Wiggly Worms

Providing excitement and annoyance in equal measure, this classic toy from Mattel challenges players (aged four and over) to grab small green worms which wriggle in and out of the plastic apple, often eluding their grasp. The goal is to collect all five worms with a tail of a particular colour.
7. Mike and Row now encounter Arnold the Atlas Beetle, who is more than happy to show them around. "Did you know geysers can be found all over the world?" enquires Arnold. "Well some, such as the Great Geysir, harbour bacteria which actually thrive in their hot environment. In which country is the Great Geysir found?"

Answer: Iceland

The earliest written record of "The Great Geysir" dates back to the late thirteenth century. It comes from the word "geysa", taken from the Old Norse for "to gush".

These bacteria, known as thermophiles, contain enzymes which operate at high temperatures and are used by geneticists and forensic scientists to "amplify" DNA. This means that small samples of DNA are replicated at a very fast rate, producing large samples which can be more easily analysed. This has been used by geneticists to establish human genomes, as well as by forensic scientists to use DNA as incriminating evidence.
8. Mike and Row now find Muscle Mantis who, having paid attention to the predictions of Paul the Octopus, is still enjoying his winnings from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Muscle Mantis' question is this: "Paul the Octopus predicted the outcome of many of Germany's games, but in which stage did they play their last match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?"

Answer: Third Place Playoff

Paul the Octopus hit the headlines in the summer of 2010, as he correctly predicted the winner of each of Germany's games throughout the World Cup tournament, as well as the final between Spain and the Netherlands. The German side had perhaps the strongest performance in the early part of the tournament, scoring four goals against Australia, England and Argentina, but were put out of contention by the eventual champions, Spain. Germany were still able to beat Uruguay in the third place playoff, however.
9. Percy Pinworm is feeling a bit lonely in the Humanities category, so he is quite happy to point Mike and Row in the direction of some people who are rather good at finding a particular kind of invertebrate. Which of these terms is used for the study of parasitic worms?

Answer: Helminthology

Herpetology is the study of reptiles and ichthyology is the study of fish. Etiology is the study of the beginning of things and the term comes from the Greek for "giving a name to". Helminthologists study both the worms themselves and the effects they have on their hosts.
10. "Oh I say!" exclaims the Book Worm as Mike and Row dash by, pulling books from his carefully ordered shelves at random. "Is your need as Bard as all that?" What is the 'invertebrate' name of the dog in William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?

Answer: Crab

Crab belongs to Launce, who is a servant to Proteus, one of the eponymous "Two Gentlemen." Launce is almost a jester or clown type character, and provides much of the comedy throughout the play.
11. "Heyyyyy, far out man... and woman..." calls out Woodstock Woodlouse as he takes it easy, strumming his guitar on his beanbag. Which band with an 'invertebrate' name had a UK number one hit with the song "I'm Into Something Good"?

Answer: Herman's Hermits

With fifteen year old Peter Noone as their lead singer, "I'm Into Something Good" was the band's only UK number one hit, reaching the top of the charts in 1964. The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The "invertebrate" connection is the hermit crab.
12. Mike and Row now pause the eight video games which Cyber Spider is playing simultaneously, so as to command his attention. Under the impatient gaze of each of Cyber Spider's eyes, Mike and Row dare to ask for their next clue. The duo must identify the video game character being described - "a slow but dangerous water Pokémon which evolves from the fish-like Remoraid." Which character is Cyber Spider describing?

Answer: Octillery

Remoraid, though being a water Pokémon, is able to use fire moves, giving him a big advantage when facing leaf Pokémon. Though Octillery is slow, it is dangerous and can prove difficult to handle even for a trainer who has "tamed" it. Octillery is a cephalopod rather than an octopus.
13. Having been lured out with promises of popcorn, Cinematic Centipede proceeds to give her review to Mike and Row of a movie she has recently seen, "The Green Mile". She talks about a character called John, who had a strange habit releasing plagues of flies from his mouth. What was this character's surname?

Answer: Coffey

"The Green Mile" (1999) was based on the novel of the same name, which renowned author Stephen King first released, chapter by chapter, in 1996. The title refers to the floor covering over which condemned prisoners must walk to the execution chamber of Cold Mountain jail, where the story is set.

John Coffey, played by Michael Clarke Duncan, is a prisoner on death row, but his strange and wonderful abilities quickly captivate the officers. Coffey is able to cure people of their ailments, releasing them as a plague of flies from his mouth.
14. Now in the World category, Gerry Geoduck cordially offers Mike and Row some nice aperitifs and canapés, before inviting them to the soirée he has planned for that evening. He is having the afternoon off from his job as the Official Mascot of The Evergreen State College, in Washington State, USA. This school's motto translates from the Latin as "Let it All Hang Out". How is it usually written?

Answer: Omnia Extares

Omnia Extares does indeed translate into English as "Let it all hang out". As nicely as the other three phrases in question may roll off one's tongue, our intrepid bug hunters have a sneaking suspicion that Gerry made them all up...

Evergreen State, located in the town of Olympia, describes itself as a "non-traditional, experimental, Liberal Arts College". The first classes were held in 1971. Alumni include cartoonists Matt Groening and Craig Bartlett, and mycologist Paul Stamets.
15. Which of these invertebrates completes this quote from the Book of Exodus (King James Version)? "And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become ______ throughout all the land of Egypt."

Answer: Lice

The quote in question comes from Exodus 8:16. It is part of the description of the Plagues of Egypt, sent by God to force Pharaoh to release the captive Hebrew slaves. Scholars now know that the enslaving of the Hebrew people is a historic fact, and occurred during the reign of Ramses the Great, who ruled from 1279BC until 1213BC.
16. Now in the realm of Science and Technology, Mike and Row meet with Cromer Crab, who admits to being a bit of a nerd, with a particular interest in evolution. "Spiders evolved from crustaceans like me, don't you know?" spits Cromer Crab. "But do you know which of these molecules make up the majority of a spider's silk?"

Answer: Amino acids

Spider silk is a protein and so is made up of amino acids, joined to one another by peptide bonds.

The segmented abdomens typical of crustaceans can still be seen as vestigial patterns on the abdomens of larger spiders, such as some birdeaters.

Cromer is a place in Norfolk, England, and Cromer crab is the species Cancer pagurus; these edible crabs are considered a local delicacy.
17. As Mike trudges through the trackless icy wastes of the People category, hauling a rug-wrapped Rowena on a little red sleigh, Igor the Ice Beetle sticks his head out of his igloo just far enough to reminisce about when his great grand-daddy Ivan hitched a lift on the good ship Zarya. From 1900 - 1902, the members of the great Russian Polar Expedition, aboard the Zarya, endured severe hardship as they explored the far northern reaches of Russian territory. Who was the leader of the expedition?

Answer: Toll

Eduard Toll was of German nationality, and was actually born in Estonia. He spent his life exploring and studying in the Arctic regions, and there are many geographical features named for him, including a bay in Siberia, and the Tollievaya River. He also has several species of flora and fauna named for him also, including the arctic beetle, Cantharidae tolli.
18. Mike and Row are quite taken by surprise when a beautifully dressed being in a mask leaps out from behind a rock, at a turn in the path. "Greetings, I am Porifera Polly. Do you like my new polyhedral pinafore?" she asks, before twirling to reveal a satin cape flaring out behind her. Even the world of SpongeBob has Superheroes! Sadly, two of Bob's favourites, Mermaid Man and his faithful sidekick Barnacle Boy, are a bit old and past it now, and live in a retirement home. Which actor voices the elderly Mermaid Man?

Answer: Ernest Borgnine

The elderly Barnacle Boy is voiced by Tim Conway. The youthful reminiscences of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are actually voiced by Adam West and Burt Ward who played Batman and Robin in the "Batman" TV series which originally ran from 1966 - 68 in the US.
19. Mike and Row now arrive at the Brain Teasers category and their penultimate invertebrate, Cryptic Cephalopod. "You're after a clue, I believe," bellows a rather posh voice from behind a newspaper crossword. "The answer you seek is single letter which, when added to a word defined as "an ear-like projection", creates a new word, giving the name of a well-known invertebrate."

Answer: S

"Ear-like projection" = lug. S + lug = Slug.
20. Exhausted from their Marathon Trek, Mike and Row now settle down to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a large bag of M&Ms. They have gathered enough information to know that the figure they are searching for is the errant Pantorhytes plutus, but they are still at a loss about how to catch this elusive insect. Using the first letters of each correct answer throughout the past 19 questions, can you help spell out to these bug-hunters how they can catch their missing invertebrate?

Answer: catch with chocolates

Pantorhytes plutus, or the cocoa weevil, has been lurking in the General category all along; it just needed a delicious chocolate lure to make itself known.
Source: Author doublemm

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