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Quiz about The Wonderful Wizard of Zo
Quiz about The Wonderful Wizard of Zo

The Wonderful Wizard of Zo Trivia Quiz


A general knowledge quiz with 'zo' being the common theme.

A multiple-choice quiz by rustic_les. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rustic_les
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,666
Updated
Sep 30 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2095
Last 3 plays: federererer (8/10), H53 (8/10), Guest 32 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Malta is a small independent nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Which of these is its second largest island? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This actress was born January 17, 1980 in Los Angeles. She has had roles in films such as "Almost Famous", "Elf" and "Bridge to Terabithia". She also appeared in an episode of the TV drama "Bones" with her real-life sister, Emily. Which talented actress would this be? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these is the study of animals? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. With which Mediterranean culture would you most associate the anise-flavoured drink ouzo? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. U2 released this album in 1992 with tracks such as "Babyface", "Lemon" and "Stay (Faraway, So Close)". It also had an eponymous track; which album was this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You are out walking on some low hills when you notice a person inside a large plastic ball coming straight at you. You are not on the set of the TV series "The Prisoner", and the person inside the ball seems to be enjoying the experience. What have you just witnessed? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In an apocalyptic future, planet Earth may face a very lethal terror. According to TV and film/movies, if we are faced with the undead hordes of zombies, what will be the best way to incapacitate these fiends? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Although no definitive date exists for this man's birth, most historians agree it was around the 6th century BC. He created a faith based on the inherent values of good versus evil. This Persian created a religion that had many adherents until successive dominance by Alexander the Great and later by Muslims. Who in the world of 'zo' was he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which word links a Bob Burns musical instrument, bubblegum and a tank-buster? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "The Wizard of Zo" quiz would not be complete without a reference to "The Wizard of Oz". This reference can be found in a 1974 Sean Connery science-fiction film directed by John Boorman. What was the name of this movie which featured a strangely-clad Sean Connery? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Malta is a small independent nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Which of these is its second largest island?

Answer: Gozo

Malta is comprised of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Gozo itself was considered to be the home of Calypso, the sea-nymph of legend that held up Odysseus on his long journey home.
2. This actress was born January 17, 1980 in Los Angeles. She has had roles in films such as "Almost Famous", "Elf" and "Bridge to Terabithia". She also appeared in an episode of the TV drama "Bones" with her real-life sister, Emily. Which talented actress would this be?

Answer: Zooey Deschanel

Born in 1980 into a theatrical family, Zooey is a talented singer and has released several singles and albums. Zooey also has voiced characters in episodes of "American Dad" and "The Simpsons" as well as in the movie "Trolls".
3. Which of these is the study of animals?

Answer: Zoology

Pretty much every word in the dictionary that begins with 'zoo' relates in some way or another to animals. Zoology at its most basic means 'the science of animal life'.
4. With which Mediterranean culture would you most associate the anise-flavoured drink ouzo?

Answer: Greece

By 2006, Greece had won the right to label its ouzo as an exclusively Greek product. The European Union has recognized ouzo as a Protected Designation of Origin, which prohibits European markets other than Greece and Cyprus from using its name.
5. U2 released this album in 1992 with tracks such as "Babyface", "Lemon" and "Stay (Faraway, So Close)". It also had an eponymous track; which album was this?

Answer: Zooropa

"Zooropa" was the brainchild of U2's Zoo TV Tour and became the band's eighth studio produced album. Released to mixed reviews, it managed to win one Grammy Award.
6. You are out walking on some low hills when you notice a person inside a large plastic ball coming straight at you. You are not on the set of the TV series "The Prisoner", and the person inside the ball seems to be enjoying the experience. What have you just witnessed?

Answer: Zorbing

Properly developed in New Zealand, the home of many adventure sports, this is an activity that has developed a worldwide following. Though I can't see the attraction of getting into a plastic ball and rolling down a hill, by all accounts it's a fun pastime with the occasional bump and bruise.
7. In an apocalyptic future, planet Earth may face a very lethal terror. According to TV and film/movies, if we are faced with the undead hordes of zombies, what will be the best way to incapacitate these fiends?

Answer: Destroying their brains

According to 'zombie experts', the brain is a residual part of the previous human within the zombie. Thus if you destroy the brain, you destroy the zombie. Apparently machetes or crowbars make very effective weapons...
8. Although no definitive date exists for this man's birth, most historians agree it was around the 6th century BC. He created a faith based on the inherent values of good versus evil. This Persian created a religion that had many adherents until successive dominance by Alexander the Great and later by Muslims. Who in the world of 'zo' was he?

Answer: Zoroaster

Also known as Zarathustra, this religious reformer founded Zoroastrianism with a belief in the divine creator Ahura Mazdah (good) who is in constant battle with Ahriman (bad). Zoroastrianism pays particular attention to the holy purifying aspects of both fire and water.
9. Which word links a Bob Burns musical instrument, bubblegum and a tank-buster?

Answer: Bazooka

Bob Burns played on a musical instrument called the 'bazooka'; it's a bit like a trombone. Bazooka Joe is an eye-patch wearing character associated with chewing gum. All of these derive from the eponymous 'bazooka' anti-tank weapon which was primarily an effective method for a single soldier to get a grenade or similar explosive device to its target.
10. "The Wizard of Zo" quiz would not be complete without a reference to "The Wizard of Oz". This reference can be found in a 1974 Sean Connery science-fiction film directed by John Boorman. What was the name of this movie which featured a strangely-clad Sean Connery?

Answer: Zardoz

Sean Connery played a character named Zed set in a somewhat dystopian future, and as Dorothy Gale found out, the all-powerful being is not quite what it appears to be.

(A word of caution, if you are doing an internet search for 'Zardoz', please insure that small children, elderly aunts and household pets are not in the same room!)
Source: Author rustic_les

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