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Quiz about What Does That Saying Really Mean
Quiz about What Does That Saying Really Mean

What Does That Saying Really Mean? Quiz


The following phrases are self explanatory, but you need to fill in the blank! All of the questions are multiple choice - so just have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Engadine
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
134,564
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4749
Last 3 plays: Eleanor18 (3/10), Hayes1953 (4/10), hilhanes (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Acceptance of what has happened is the first ________ to overcoming the consequences of misfortune! Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A _______ sea does not make a skilled sailor! Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Common _______ is genius dressed up in work clothes! Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Character is like a _______ and reputation like its shadow. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Change your ________ and you change your world! Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What's the missing word: ________ is getting the answer 'yes' without asking a clear question! Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Choose a ________ you like and you will never have to work a day of your life! Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Don't let anybody walk through your ________ with dirty feet! Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What's the missing word: ___________ is only the opportunity to begin more intelligently! Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Facts do not cease to exist because they are _________ ! Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Eleanor18: 3/10
Mar 02 2024 : Hayes1953: 4/10
Feb 26 2024 : hilhanes: 9/10
Feb 22 2024 : Geoff565: 9/10
Feb 19 2024 : Trufflesss: 9/10
Feb 06 2024 : Mikeytrout44: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Acceptance of what has happened is the first ________ to overcoming the consequences of misfortune!

Answer: step

Stated by noted American philosopher, William James.
2. A _______ sea does not make a skilled sailor!

Answer: calm

This is an African proverb!
3. Common _______ is genius dressed up in work clothes!

Answer: sense

Said by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century poet, lecturer and essayist.
4. Character is like a _______ and reputation like its shadow.

Answer: tree

Stated by Abraham Lincoln, former President of the USA. The complete quote is, "Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing!"
5. Change your ________ and you change your world!

Answer: thoughts

Said by author Norman Vincent Peale.
6. What's the missing word: ________ is getting the answer 'yes' without asking a clear question!

Answer: charm

Spoken by Albert Camus, a French writer and essayist.
7. Choose a ________ you like and you will never have to work a day of your life!

Answer: job

Spoken by the great sage himself, Confucius!
8. Don't let anybody walk through your ________ with dirty feet!

Answer: mind

Said by the great non-violent and philosophical Mahatma Gandhi!
9. What's the missing word: ___________ is only the opportunity to begin more intelligently!

Answer: failure

Stated by American innovator Henry Ford!
10. Facts do not cease to exist because they are _________ !

Answer: ignored

Stated by world renowned author Aldous Huxley!
Source: Author Engadine

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