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A Very "Hard" Quiz

You're sure to have a HARD time with this HARD quiz. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bullymom

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1670

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Question 1 of 10

1. This word pertains to either computer parts or a type of store.

Answer: (One word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these was an early nineteenth-century Prussian statesman? Hint

Hardbollen

Harding

Hardenberg

Hardmutter

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Question 3 of 10

3. This word means hale or strong; it's also the name of an English novelist.

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Question 4 of 10

4. This US President died in office in 1923.

Answer: (First and last name, or just last)

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Question 5 of 10

5. This "hard" song was a hit by the rock group Quarterflash in the 80s. Hint

Hard to Say I'm Sorry

Hard as Nails

Hard to Let You Go

Harden my Heart

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Charles Dickens novel tells of the struggles of the working class during England's Industrial Revolution. Hint

Hard Work

Hard Times

It's a Hard Life

Hard Days Ahead

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is a word for a piece of broken pottery.

Answer: (One word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This is something worn by construction workers.

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Question 9 of 10

9. This adjective means "lacking in feeling or compassion".

Answer: (One word, no punctuation)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is a type of biscuit made with only flour and water. Hint

hard bread

hard food

hard cookies

hard tack

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This word pertains to either computer parts or a type of store.

Answer: hardware

Hardware is computer equipment such as printers, modems, etc. The opposite, of course, is software, which is programs for your computer like CD-ROMS and disks. However, you can't buy computer hardware in a hardware store; hardware stores are for household items like tools.

2. Which of these was an early nineteenth-century Prussian statesman?

Answer: Hardenberg

Hardenberg served as Prime Minister of Prussia, representing Prussia at peace negotiations in Paris and Vienna in 1814-15.

3. This word means hale or strong; it's also the name of an English novelist.

Answer: Hardy

Thomas Hardy was a British novelist and poet whose works were considered "racy" in the Victorian era in which they were written. His most famous works are probably "Far From the Madding Crowd" (1874) and "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (1891).

4. This US President died in office in 1923.

Answer: Warren Harding

Warren Harding, the 29th President of the United States, got his start as a newspaper publisher in his native Ohio before entering politics. A genial fellow, he was taken advantage of by his Cabinet members, who became entangled in the infamous Teapot Dome scandal of the early 1920s. He died of illness on August 2, 1923, and was succeeded by Vice-President Calvin Coolidge.

5. This "hard" song was a hit by the rock group Quarterflash in the 80s.

Answer: Harden my Heart

The Portland, Oregon band, once known as Seafood Mama, consisted of Rindy Ross on sax, Marv Ross on guitar, Jack Charles on guitar, Rick DiGiallonardo on keyboards, Rich Gooch on bass, and Brian Willis on drums. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" was a hit from the band Chicago, and the other two I made up.

6. This Charles Dickens novel tells of the struggles of the working class during England's Industrial Revolution.

Answer: Hard Times

"Hard Times", published in 1854, is Dickens' shortest novel. Set amidst the smokestacks and sooty streets of England, it follows the tragic lives of Louisa Gradgrind and her father Thomas.

7. This is a word for a piece of broken pottery.

Answer: shard

A shard is a piece of broken pottery, especially one found during an archaeological dig. It can also refer to a fragment of a brittle substance, such as glass or metal.

8. This is something worn by construction workers.

Answer: hardhat

A hardhat is a hat made of plastic or metal worn by construction workers to protect their noggins while they work. It's also a slang term for an ultraconservative person.

9. This adjective means "lacking in feeling or compassion".

Answer: hardhearted

A woman who seemingly has no sympathy or mercy may be called a "hardhearted Hannah".

10. This is a type of biscuit made with only flour and water.

Answer: hard tack

Also called sea biscuits or sea bread, this snack was a staple of soldiers during the US Civil War.

Source: Author bullymom

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