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Make Mine a Double Trivia Quiz


How many words are made that much more impressive with the word "double" attached to them? Can you identify the following "two-word" phrases that all begin with the first or second word "double?"

A multiple-choice quiz by coachpauly. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
coachpauly
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,563
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. On the streets growing up we played great games such as "Kick the Can", "World Cup", "40-40", and "Hopscotch". My little sisters preferred a game with skipping ropes; what was it called? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is a legal term for a procedural defense that disallows a defendant from being tried again on the same charges after gaining a legitimate acquittal? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the "adventurous" actor that substitutes for the lead actor in scenes that require significant risks to be taken? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is NOT a real phrase used to describe the socially taboo behavior that involves dunking - and re-dunking a potato chip into salsa between bites? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When playing "Scrabble", what premium space (in the center of the board) does the player who goes first take advantage of?

Answer: (Two or Three Words -- First Word "Double")
Question 6 of 10
6. Which hotel franchise, part of the "Hilton Worldwide" Parent Company is renowned for passing out their trademark chocolate chip cookies at check-in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Andrew Murray has the pressure of All-England on his shoulders when he plays at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships each year. In what event were the last British Wimbledon Champions crowned? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This "double" is defined as an act of treachery perpetrated against someone who was at a previous time a partner. Some would say that Judas Iscariot performed the classic "double *****" for a few pieces of silver? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the big, red, transportation vehicle that is so popular on the streets of London England? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, in 2006 both Colin Montgomerie and Phil Mickelson carded what disastrous sporting score on the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open?

Answer: (Two Words -- First Word "Double")

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On the streets growing up we played great games such as "Kick the Can", "World Cup", "40-40", and "Hopscotch". My little sisters preferred a game with skipping ropes; what was it called?

Answer: Double Dutch

Double Dutch is a popular playground game played with two long jump ropes that are turned in opposite directions while one or more people are jumping in the middle. The game is believed to have begun in the inner-cities of America and has become popular world-wide. In New York City, Double Dutch was added as a varsity high school sport in the Spring of 2009.
2. What is a legal term for a procedural defense that disallows a defendant from being tried again on the same charges after gaining a legitimate acquittal?

Answer: Double Jeopardy

In many countries such as the United States and Mexico, the condition of double jeopardy is a constitutional right. In other countries the protection is based upon statute law. In the United States the law of double jeopardy falls under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution that states: "Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb."

In 1999, the critically acclaimed thriller "Double Jeopardy" appeared in the movie theaters. In this film, starring Tommy Lee Jones, a woman (Ashley Judd) is framed for the murder of her husband (Bruce Greenwood).
3. What is the name of the "adventurous" actor that substitutes for the lead actor in scenes that require significant risks to be taken?

Answer: Stunt Double

Stunt doubles are also known in the film industry as body doubles or "stunties." These specialists are used in dangerous film and television sequences that might involve car chases, falls from buildings, fight scenes, or scenes using moving vehicles. Stunt performers are different to stunt doubles in that they perform stunts as a career and are not necessarily actors.

Some stunt doubles are employed on account of their close physical resemblance to characters such as Harrison Ford, Steve Martin, or Eddie Murphy.

Other actors such as Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, and Arnold Schwarzenegger take great pride in performing their own stunts.
4. What is NOT a real phrase used to describe the socially taboo behavior that involves dunking - and re-dunking a potato chip into salsa between bites?

Answer: Double Dipsy

Double dipping was actually parodied and themed on a Seinfeld episode entitled "The Implant." It is believed to be an unhygenic behavior due to the possibility of passing germs from a person's mouth to the food dish. Double dipping is also used in political circles to refer to holding multiple elected positions and also to illegal procedures in claiming expenses. Finally, British children might be familiar with the candy "double dip" which is a packet of sherbert powder extracted using a licked candy stick.
5. When playing "Scrabble", what premium space (in the center of the board) does the player who goes first take advantage of?

Answer: Double Word Score

On most "Scrabble" boards the middle square is colored pink with a black star in the middle. Players that go first add up the total score of their tiles and get to double it on the first turn. For the original and "Mattel" versions of the game, the double word score squares are colored pink. On the more recent "Hasbro" versions, the double word score space is colored red.

"Scrabble" was the brain-child of American architect Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938. It is currently marketed in over 125 countries and estimates suggest that one-in-three American homes are the proud owners of the game.
6. Which hotel franchise, part of the "Hilton Worldwide" Parent Company is renowned for passing out their trademark chocolate chip cookies at check-in?

Answer: DoubleTree

The DoubleTree by Hilton name is a brand associated with luxury hotels, resorts, and spas throughout the world. Currently, there are over 220 DoubleTree locations in countries such as the U.S., Canada, China, India, Tanzania, Peru, Russia, and many countries in Europe. Most locations are independently owned franchisees.

The DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies are baked fresh for guests everyday and the recipe is a closely guarded secret. Research suggests that the average cookie has 20 chocolate chips and walnuts and weighs in at 2.5 ounces. According to Wikipedia, DoubleTree presented its 200,000,000th cookie to a guest in December of 2009.
7. Andrew Murray has the pressure of All-England on his shoulders when he plays at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships each year. In what event were the last British Wimbledon Champions crowned?

Answer: Mixed Doubles

The last British man to win a Wimbledon singles title was Frederick John Perry way back in 1936 (the same year Jesse Owens won four Olympic Track and Field gold medals. The last British woman to win a Wimbledon singles title was Virginia Wade in 1977. Ten years later, in 1987, Jeremy Bates and Jo Durie were crowned Wimbledon Champions in the Mixed Doubles competition.

Before anyone jumps on the poor quiz-a-nator and says what about Jamie Murray in 2007? I do acknowledge that he was half of the winning mixed doubles team along with partner Jelena Jankovic of Serbia.
8. This "double" is defined as an act of treachery perpetrated against someone who was at a previous time a partner. Some would say that Judas Iscariot performed the classic "double *****" for a few pieces of silver?

Answer: Double Cross

The term "double cross" emerged in the 1700's to refer to a transaction that wasn't honest or fair. A cross mark was used to indicate a contest or transaction involving some level of collusion on the part of participants. The word "double" likely refers to the concept of "doubling" to mean making evasive turns or being deceitful. "Double agent" or "double dealing" are two terms that were used to suggest a dishonest act or deceit. Consequently, it was not a very big jump for the term "double cross" to emerge as a description of a swindle or act of duplicity.
9. What is the name of the big, red, transportation vehicle that is so popular on the streets of London England?

Answer: Double Decker

The double decker bus is a London institution and a popular mode of public transportation in England and other countries around the world. It is possible to have double decker trains, trams, boats, airplanes, cars, and even elevators. My personal favorite double decker, however, is an English candy bar that is manufactured by Cadburys. Lightly flavored with coffee, it has an upper layer of nougat and a lower layer of puffed rice which is then coated in thick milk chocolate -- yum!
10. Finally, in 2006 both Colin Montgomerie and Phil Mickelson carded what disastrous sporting score on the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open?

Answer: Double Bogey

Geoff Ogilvy literally won the 2006 U.S. Open as the last man standing when American Phil Mickelson and Scotsman Colin Montgomerie both hit double bogeys on the final hole of the tournament.

The term "bogey" used to refer to successfully completing a round of golf in par. The term is thought to have been begun in the 1890's at Great Yarmouth Golf Club and was based upon the phrase "bogey man" and a popular song entitled "Here Comes the Bogey Man." Usage gradually changed to refer to a shot that was one over par for each hole. Later a double bogey naturally referred to a shot that was two over par.
Source: Author coachpauly

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