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Quiz about The Poison Type
Quiz about The Poison Type

The Poison Type Trivia Quiz


Quiz #5 of 18 on themed quizzes for each type of Pokémon. This quiz asks a question from each category relating to poisons or toxins.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,988
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
Plays
288
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Question 1 of 20
1. Animals: The poison dart frog uses its poison as a defense mechanism against predators. But for what reason do humans use the dart frog's poison? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Brain Teasers: Which poison is fractured below?

Sigh, Oh Night!

Answer: (Almonds)
Question 3 of 20
3. Celebrities: Which Ziegfeld Girl caused a media sensation in 1920 when she died after accidentally ingesting mercury bichloride? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Entertainment: Mad Hatters, like the one in "Alice in Wonderland," got their name from being exposed to what poisonous element that used to be utilized in hat making? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. For Children: Queen Grimhilde is the lesser-known name of the Evil Queen who poisons which title Disney character with an apple? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. General: The only surefire way to prevent a bacterial form of food poisoning is to cook food at its proper temperature.


Question 7 of 20
7. Geography: Bhopal, the Indian city that became notorious in 1984 after a methyl isocyanate poison gas leak, can be found in what Indian state that is nicknamed "the Heart of India?" Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. History: According to Plato's "Phaedo," which philosopher's last word were "Crito, we owe a rooster to Asclepius. Please, don't forget to pay the debt." said after he drank hemlock? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Hobbies: Digitalis, also called foxglove, is a poisonous plant that was once popular in treating conditions of what organ? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Humanities: If someone is sending out poison pen letters, what kind of letter are they mailing? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Literature: In which of the following classic murder mysteries is at least one victim murdered by poison? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Movies: In the 1997 film "Batman & Robin," which actress played the role of Poison Ivy? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Music: Which singer, who won a season of "Celebrity Apprentice," became the lead singer of the band Poison in 1983? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. People: All of the following people died from poisoning but who was the only one of the following who did NOT commit suicide? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Religion: Which famous atheist wrote the book "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything?" Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Science and Technology: What is the difference between a toxin and a venom? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Sports: If the Arizona Diamondbacks were real life diamondback snakes, they would be venomous.


Question 18 of 20
18. Television: In a classic episode of "The Simpsons," Homer believes he is dying from poisoning after eating what food that was not prepared properly? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Video Games: In "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess," how can Link protect himself from the poison mites in Arbiter's Ground? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. World: The French word poisson means fish when translated into English.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Animals: The poison dart frog uses its poison as a defense mechanism against predators. But for what reason do humans use the dart frog's poison?

Answer: Blow darts

Local indigenous people have used the frog's poison on blow darts, giving the frog its name. Despite that, only four species of poison dart frogs are/were commonly used in making poison blow darts. The poison can also be used in extremely small doses as a painkiller.

However, only certain species can be used for the latter, as some have poison too deadly even in extremely small amounts.
2. Brain Teasers: Which poison is fractured below? Sigh, Oh Night!

Answer: Cyanide

Cyanide is the poison that is famous for smelling like bitter almonds and being used frequently in murder mysteries. However, despite what is often depicted in the media, not everyone can smell cyanide with only 60% of people possessing the ability.
3. Celebrities: Which Ziegfeld Girl caused a media sensation in 1920 when she died after accidentally ingesting mercury bichloride?

Answer: Olive Thomas

Olive Thomas was vacationing in Paris with her husband Jack Pickford when it is believed she accidentally drank the mercury bicholoride. The poison had been prescribed to her husband to treat his syphilis. The medicine's label was written in French and it is believed she mistook it for a sleeping tonic, since Thomas did not speak French.

The exact circumstances of her death are unknown and it caused a media sensation and rumors of foul play.
4. Entertainment: Mad Hatters, like the one in "Alice in Wonderland," got their name from being exposed to what poisonous element that used to be utilized in hat making?

Answer: Mercury

Prolonged exposure to mercury could cause Mad hatter disease whose symptoms included confusion, delusions, hallucinations and muscle weakness. It also gave way to the phrase "mad as a hatter."
5. For Children: Queen Grimhilde is the lesser-known name of the Evil Queen who poisons which title Disney character with an apple?

Answer: Snow White

The Evil Queen was jealous of Snow White because of her beauty and transformed herself into a hideous hag and gave Snow White an apple laced with poison. Snow White dies/falls into a deep sleep and is awakened by the Prince.
6. General: The only surefire way to prevent a bacterial form of food poisoning is to cook food at its proper temperature.

Answer: False

There is no surefire way to prevent a bacterial food poisoning. However, your chances of contacting it are severely lowered if food is cooked properly. Proper kitchen hygiene, such as hand washing and preventing cross contamination, is also essential. Fully-cooked food can still be contaminated after it has been brought up to the proper temperature, especially if exposed to uncooked meats.
7. Geography: Bhopal, the Indian city that became notorious in 1984 after a methyl isocyanate poison gas leak, can be found in what Indian state that is nicknamed "the Heart of India?"

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is called "the Heart of India" because it is centrally located within the nation. In December 1984, over 32 tons of poison gas were released into the air in what was described as the worst industrial explosion in history. Bhopal has since been notorious for being a disaster site.

However, this is merely a myth as, since the accident, the city of Bhopal has become one of the greenest in India, a country known for air pollution.
8. History: According to Plato's "Phaedo," which philosopher's last word were "Crito, we owe a rooster to Asclepius. Please, don't forget to pay the debt." said after he drank hemlock?

Answer: Socrates

Socrates was sentenced to death for allegedly corrupting the youth of Athens. The meaning of his last words are unclear but many historians believe it to be Socrates saying his soul can be free from his body in death. Asclepius was the Greek god of cures and medicine, which further contributes to the idea that Socrates was afraid of growing older.
9. Hobbies: Digitalis, also called foxglove, is a poisonous plant that was once popular in treating conditions of what organ?

Answer: Heart

Digitalis was used to correct heartbeat problems and congestive heart failure. However, because the plant is toxic to humans, overdosing was extremely risky and many patients accidentally died from taking their medication.
10. Humanities: If someone is sending out poison pen letters, what kind of letter are they mailing?

Answer: Malicious and often false

Poison pen letters are sent to either start a vicious rumor or as blackmail. Oftentimes, they will mention a vague threat or scandal that may or may not exist. Agatha Christie's "The Moving Finger" features the use of poison pen letters prominently.
11. Literature: In which of the following classic murder mysteries is at least one victim murdered by poison?

Answer: "The Unpleasentness at the Bellona Club" by Dorothy Sayers

"The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club" features Sayers' detective Lord Peter Wimsey as he investigates the mysterious death of an elderly gentleman. In mystery literature, poison is often seen as being a woman's weapon as women are said to have the cool head that poisoning someone premeditatedly would require.

Despite this, men too are seen to be poisoners in some novels. Poison is also the weapon of choice in most stories where a murder is meant to look like an accident, suicide or natural death.
12. Movies: In the 1997 film "Batman & Robin," which actress played the role of Poison Ivy?

Answer: Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy, a villain botanist whose real name is Dr. Pamela Isley. She has been crossed with venomous plants and turns into a plant/human hybrid of sorts.
13. Music: Which singer, who won a season of "Celebrity Apprentice," became the lead singer of the band Poison in 1983?

Answer: Bret Michaels

Bret Michael was the lead singer of the band since its formation in 1983. Poison is heavy metal/rock/glam metal band. Some of the band's most popular hits are "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Your Momma Don't Dance."
14. People: All of the following people died from poisoning but who was the only one of the following who did NOT commit suicide?

Answer: Juan Ponce de Leon

Juan Ponce de Leon died when he was shot in the leg with a poisoned arrow. He did not commit suicide. Alan Turing and Eva Braun both committed suicide by taking cyanide. Turing injected it into an apple and ate the apple while Braun took a capsule. Cleopatra VII infamously committed suicide by having an asp bite her.
15. Religion: Which famous atheist wrote the book "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything?"

Answer: Christopher Hitchens

"God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" is critical of religion in general. Hitchens argues that religion has led to countless wars, both directly and indirectly, millions of deaths and has been used to deny rights to marginalized people.
16. Science and Technology: What is the difference between a toxin and a venom?

Answer: Toxins generally stay in the body while venom is primarily injected into other organisms.

Toxins are produced inside an organism either naturally or as a result of the food it consumed. Toxins are harmful to an organism over time. In humans, for example, an increase in toxins can cause different health problems including cancer. Venom is a defense mechanism used only by animals to inflict harm on potential predators or to kill food. Only animals can produce venom, but any organism can produce toxins.
17. Sports: If the Arizona Diamondbacks were real life diamondback snakes, they would be venomous.

Answer: True

Diamondback rattlesnakes are venomous. They live predominantly in the Southwest U.S. and in Mexico, which makes them the perfect mascots for an Arizona-based team. The similarly related diamondback water snake is not venomous but the team mascot is the diamondback rattlesnake.
18. Television: In a classic episode of "The Simpsons," Homer believes he is dying from poisoning after eating what food that was not prepared properly?

Answer: Blowfish

The episode is called "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish." Homer and the family go to a sushi restaurant where an unqualified chef prepares his fugu, a fish that is deadly if not prepared properly. He makes a bucket list and accomplishes some of the things he's always wanted to do before dying. However, by a miracle, Homer survives and continues on with his life.
19. Video Games: In "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess," how can Link protect himself from the poison mites in Arbiter's Ground?

Answer: Holding a lantern

Link can also kill them by spin attacking, which shakes the poison mites off. Despite their name, poison mites are not actually poisonous. Also in the same game, Link needs to use the lantern to clear away poisonous fog from outside the Forest Temple.
20. World: The French word poisson means fish when translated into English.

Answer: True

It is a false cognate. The French word for poison is simply poison, which is a cognate. A cognate is a foreign word that is exactly or similar to its English translation. A false cognate is a foreign word that looks like an English word but means something completely different.
Source: Author Joepetz

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