Fruity Connections Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pick

To cherry pick is to intentionally select certain items instead of a true random sample. This charge is often levelled when people selectively use data to support a particular narrative.

Answer: Republic

The term "Banana Republic" was coined by American writer O. Henry in his 1904 book "Cabbages and Kings". It was used to refer to the fictional Republic of Anchuria which is believed to have been based on the Honduras where had lived previously. The term is used derogatively to refer to a politically unstable country whose economy is controlled by a few and is dependent on the export of natural resources.

Answer: Branch

The olive branch is a universal symbol of peace. In early Christian art, a white dove, representing the Holy Spirit, is often depicted with an olive branch in the mouth. The olive branch is found on the flag of Cyprus and the United Nations.

Answer: Assignment

A plum assignment or a plum posting refers to a much desired or prestigious position. Some sources claim that it originated in Britain in the 17th century where plum was used as a slang for 'thousand pounds'.

Answer: Green

Named after the citrus fruit, lime green is a bright shade of green with a strong yellow undertone. On the colour wheel, it lies between chartreuse and yellow.

Answer: Shaped

The term 'pear-shaped' is used as a metaphor for a deteriorating situation. It is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century from the British Royal Air Force. The RAF used the term to describe maneuvers that had failed, going pear-shaped instead of the required circular form.

Answer: Leaf

The idiom fig leaf is used to describe a flimsy cover for something embarrassing. The term has originated from the Biblical story of Adam and Eve. After Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit, they realised they were naked and used fig leaves to cover themselves.

Answer: Blossom

The peach blossom is a type of moth with the scientific name Thyatira batis. Described by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, it is so named because the pattern of its wings resembles the petals of the peach blossom. While its habitat is widespread, it is commonly found in the British Isles.

Answer: Chinese

While we refer to Chinese as a language, it is not actually a single language but a family of languages. Mandarin Chinese is the one that is most widely spoken and is designated as the official language of the country of China. Cantonese is more commonly spoken in places like Macau and Hong Kong.

Answer: Night

A 'date night' is a relatively modern concept. It refers to a couple, mostly young parents, who step out for a dinner or evening by themselves to keep their relationship alive in the midst of the challenges of daily life.