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Quiz about A Night Out in Northern Ireland

A Night Out in Northern Ireland Quiz

As with many areas we have a language all of our own. Some of these may be slightly on the edge - no offence is meant.

A multiple-choice quiz by mega44. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mega44

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,125

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
265

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Norn Iron translates as what? Hint

Northern Ireland

Northern England

No ironing please

No Ron I won't

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Question 2 of 10

2. If your oxters are a bit ripe which part of you body has been affected? Hint

Ankles

Armpits

Buttocks

Feet

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you are on a pig's back what would you be experiencing? Hint

Bad luck

A strange day out

A rough ride

Good luck

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Question 4 of 10

4. "That's a cracker" was the catchphrase of which Belfast comedian? Hint

Jimmy Cricket

Tom O'Connor

Tommy Cooper

Frank Carson

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Norn Ireland if you were invited for a swally would you have a major cause for concern?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you are told that it is mizzling outside what do you need? Hint

A bucket and spade

Sunglasses

An umbrella

A spoon

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Question 7 of 10

7. If someone says to you "I'll knock your melt in" should you be worried?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. How would you say "Hello there" in Norn Irish? Hint

'Bout ye

Top of the morning

Hello old chap

Och aye the noo

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you are asked "do you have your piece with you?", you are being asked if you have brought your what? Hint

Sandwich

Codpiece

Hairpiece

Luggage

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Question 10 of 10

10. Blattered, blitzed, blootered and blocked all mean what? Hint

Happy

Drunk

Sad

Sober

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Norn Iron translates as what?

Answer: Northern Ireland

Simply Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and is made up of six counties predominantly in the north east of Ireland.

2. If your oxters are a bit ripe which part of you body has been affected?

Answer: Armpits

Your oxters are your armpits and if they are bit ripe they are probably smelling somewhat.

3. If you are on a pig's back what would you be experiencing?

Answer: Good luck

"On a pig's back" is the equivalent of the English expression "high on the hog" and denotes being in luck or a prosperous happy state.

4. "That's a cracker" was the catchphrase of which Belfast comedian?

Answer: Frank Carson

Belfast comedian Frank Carson started in "Opportunity Knocks" and starred in many other variety shows. He died in 2012. "That's a cracker" means it is great, smashing, super.

5. In Norn Ireland if you were invited for a swally would you have a major cause for concern?

Answer: no

You have just been invited to go for a drink - enjoy.

6. If you are told that it is mizzling outside what do you need?

Answer: An umbrella

Mizzle is Norn Irish for a light foggy type of rain.

7. If someone says to you "I'll knock your melt in" should you be worried?

Answer: Yes

Run - They are threatening to knock your head off your shoulders.

8. How would you say "Hello there" in Norn Irish?

Answer: 'Bout ye

A familiar welcome which can be followed with an identifier such as son, mucker or u mawn.

9. If you are asked "do you have your piece with you?", you are being asked if you have brought your what?

Answer: Sandwich

A piece is the packed meals made up for children and adults to enjoy over your meal time.

10. Blattered, blitzed, blootered and blocked all mean what?

Answer: Drunk

Unsurprisingly, they all mean drunk and they are only the "Bs". There are plenty more.

Source: Author mega44

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