The Letter O Trivia

1. Oberon is a character in which play by William Shakespeare?

From Quiz The O-Boats

Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Oberon is a character who has appeared in many works of medieval and renaissance literature, serving as king of the fairies. The character (as Auberon) first appeared in a 13th century French epic poem, "Les Prouesses et faitz du noble Huon de Bordeaux", as an elf man of the forest encountered by the hero, Huon de Bordeaux. In 1540, the poem was translated by John Bourchier. It was from this translation that William Shakespeare came across the character, who was incorporated into "A Midsummer Night's Dream", which was written in around 1595 or 1596, as the fairy king, who is in dispute with his queen, Titania. Oberon has been played in adaptations of the play by actors including Ian Richardson and Rupert Everett.

From Quiz An Owl in the Dark

Answer: He can't see in the dark.

Raoul has an unthinkable affliction for an owl, night blindness. But with the help of a mouse named Bertram, he finds a new and happy life as a diurnal creature. Even his originally dubious family eventually become proud of his courage and resourcefulness. "Raoul the Owl" was first published in 1962.

From Quiz Oh Dear: Overload!

Answer: Orinoco

'The Wombles' are fictional, environmentally conscious animals, created by the author Elizabeth Beresford, who live on Wimbledon Common in London. They became famous when the BBC created a children's television show based on Beresford's books in the 1970s. The programme inspired a novelty pop group, also called 'The Wombles', who performed on stage dressed up in Womble costumes. Lead vocalist and songwriter Mike Batt was responsible for composing the programme's theme tune which starts with the well-known lyrics: "Underground, Overground, Wombling Free, The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are we." The source of the Orinoco is close to the border between Venezuela and Brazil, from where it flows mainly through Venezuela until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa, the Ohio is located in the USA and the Ob is in Russia.

From Quiz Omigosh, it's the "O" Quiz!

Answer: Owczarek Podhalanski

No, I didn't make up the name: the Owczarek Podhalanski is a Polish sheepdog. It is also known as the Tatra Mountain Sheepdog or Owczarek Tatrzanski. It looks a bit like a large and very furry Labrador Retriever with a particularly thick and fluffy tail. The Otterhound is a bit smaller (up to 26 inches in height and 115 pounds in weight). Its heritage goes back at least to the middle ages, when it was used to get rid of otters which ate the river trout sought by fishermen. By the last century its numbers had diminished to the point where it became threatened with extinction. This breed is friendly but very self-willed and is very energetic. I made up the other two breeds - not a lot of breeds starting with the letter 'O'!

From Quiz Things Related to Omega

Answer: 24

Omega is the last of the twenty-four letters that make up the Greek alphabet, and one of two that represent the English letter "O". The capitalized version looks like a horseshoe turned upside-down, while the lowercase version looks like a fancy lowercase English "w".

From Quiz Ostentatious, Original "O"

Answer: obstinate

In the original Letter People, Miss O was "Obstinate O" and was very stubborn.

From Quiz How are your O's?

Answer: Oratory

An oratory is a chapel for private prayers.

From Quiz The O-Boats

Answer: Spear

Odin is a god from the mythologies of a number of northern European, particularly Germanic, civilisations, but is perhaps most associated with Norse mythology. In depictions of Odin, he is usually shown carrying a spear, which is referred to as Gungnir. The origin of Gungnir is detailed in "Skáldskaparmál", the second part of the "Prose Edda", an Old Norse textbook written in Iceland in the 13th century. Fashioned by the Sons of Ivaldi, dwarf artisans who produced many magical items, the spear was obtained from them by Loki, the god of mischief as reparation for Loki's having cut off the hair of the goddess Sif.

From Quiz Hello, Here is the Letter "O"

Answer: Its alluvial diamond deposits

Oranjemund is a city planned by a diamond company in an area that is one of the top gem-diamond producing areas in the world. It is located in southwestern Namibia, on the north mouth of the Orange River, near the Atlantic Ocean. Diamonds were discovered on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in 1908, which caused this to be declared a restricted area. In the 1920s, gem-quality diamonds were discovered in the vicinity. In 1936 the town was established as headquarters of a subsidiary of De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. In 1994, the Namibian government took over part of the company. In 2011, Oranjemund was elevated to the category of city. It was managed until 2017 by De Beers and after that date it was governed by a town council.

From Quiz An Owl in the Dark

Answer: Oatmeal

Drammach is a Scottish dish of oatmeal and cold water. "This, though it is but cold water mingled with oatmeal, yet makes a good enough dish for a hungry man; and where there are no means of making fire, or (as in our case) good reason for not making one, it is the chief stand-by of those who have taken to the heather." ("Kidnapped", Chapter 20: "The Flight In The Heather: The Rocks" by Robert Louis Stevenson)

From Quiz Omigosh, it's the "O" Quiz!

Answer: O is for Outlaw

In "O is for Outlaw", a box of Kinsey's papers and childhood belongings has been bought at an auction, and the purchaser offers them to her - for a small fee. Finally we get to learn more about Kinsey, her childhood, her family and her first marriage to Mickey Magruder. It also contains information about a murder, one that her first husband was accused of committing. Mickey is in a coma - and the bad guy is still out there. What was the motive for his being shot - and who killed the Vietnam vet he was suspected of murdering? Will Kinsey survive the investigation? I'm not telling, you'll have to read the book...

From Quiz Tiffany's 'O'-lio Quiz

Answer: Oaxaca

Oaxaca is in the southern part of Mexico and its capital city is Oaxaca. The state of Oaxaca is well-known for its handicrafts and artisan work, including black clay ceramics and leather goods. Monte Albán is a famous pre-Columbian archaeological site found in the state of Oaxaca. It is home to the monuments known as the 'Danzantes'(dancers) because of their appearance. Oaxaca is also known for its 'mole negro', a traditional indigenous dish made with chilis and chocolate.

From Quiz Things Related to Omega

Answer: Oldsmobile

A part of the Oldsmobile lineup from 1974 to 1985, the Omega's original relatives were the Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Vega, and Pontiac Ventura. Only the Omega and Skylark retained their nameplates through the X-car transition. Citation was the name for Chevy's X-car entry, while Pontiac carried over the Phoenix name which had replaced Ventura.

From Quiz Ostentatious, Original "O"

Answer: Orlando Bloom & Bloom

Orlando Bloom was also in "Pirates of the Caribbean" with Johnny Depp.

From Quiz How are your O's?

Answer: Optometer

An optometer tests the refracting power and visual range of the eye.

From Quiz The O-Boats

Answer: Jacques Offenbach

"Orpheus in the Underworld" is an opera with music by Jacques Offenbach. Originally written as a two-act comic opera that opened in October 1858, it was heavily revised as a four-act piece that premiered in 1874. The work is a retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, with Orpheus cast as a violin teacher who is glad when his wife, Eurydice, is abducted by Pluto, god of the underworld, and has to be bullied into attempting to rescue her. The reworking broke box-office records at the Théâtre de la Gaîté where it was originally staged, becoming one of Offenbach's most famous works, while the music from its final section, the "galop infernal", was adopted by the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère to accompany the can-can dance, with which it has been associated ever since.

From Quiz "O"h, my gosh, they all start with an "O"

Answer: Operation Neptune

Operation Neptune was the first phase of Operation Overlord. This was the amphibious invasion on June 6, 1944 to secure or establish a foothold on Normandy beaches. This operation is often referred to as D-Day. Operation Pointblank was the code name for the bombing campaign targeting German fuel and supply lines. Operation Dragoon was the code name for the Allied invasion of southern France in August 1944, two months after Operation Overlord. Operation Bodyguard was the code name for all the deceptions to confuse the Germans as to when the operation would commence. These deceptions started months before the actual invasion.

From Quiz Oh Dear: Overload!

Answer: Owl

Hedwig, a snowy owl, was Harry Potter's pet and post-delivering companion from the time of her purchase from Eeylops Owl Emporium until her untimely death at the wand of a Death Eater in the final novel 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. Sheffield Wednesday football (soccer) club were originally founded in 1867 and are known by the nickname 'The Owls' because their stadium, Hillsborough, is located in the Owlerton area of Sheffield. Over the years their mascots have included Ozzie the Owl, Baz the Owl, Ollie the Owl and Barney the Owl.

From Quiz Omigosh, it's the "O" Quiz!

Answer: Lucas Osiander

Lucas Osiander, born in Nuremberg in 1534, was a Lutheran minister, son of Andreas Osiander. He wrote what is considered to be the first real German chorale book. In its preface he writes, "I know, indeed, that composers otherwise usually put the Choral in the Tenor, but when that is done, the Choral is not sufficiently recognisable among the other voices, and the congregation cannot follow or join in the singing. I have, therefore, put, the Choral always in the Descant." This was quite radical for the time, and led the way for the introduction of hymnals and the participation of congregations in the service. He died in 1604. Jacob Obrecht was born in the 1450s in Ghent - dates range from 1450 to 1457. He was a clergyman but apparently not very successful; he held a number of appointments but it seems none were for very long, and in one instance his accounts were off to the point that he had to cover the losses by donating a number of compositions. He was a choirmaster, and one of his choristers was Erasmus. Most of his music was sacred, including a number of masses and motets. He died in Ferrara, Italy, in 1505, succumbing to the plague. Not a lot is known with certainty about Johannes Ockeghem. He may have been born as early as 1410 or as late as 1430, and was probably born in the Hainaut province of Belgium. The first definitive proof of his career is when he was a singer at Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerpen. He later served at the courts of the Duke of Bourbon, Charles VII and Louis XI of France, and was apparently involved in matters of diplomacy for the latter. Some of his work survives, including ten complete and several partial masses, plus motets and chansons. He was clearly highly regarded by his contemporaries, as upon his death in 1497 a number of lamentations on the event were composed. Diego Ortiz was probably born around 1510 in Toledo, although little of his life is known. He is known to have been employed by the Duke of Alba in Naples and by Philip II of Spain. He wrote on instrumental technique as well as writing motets, magnificats and hymns. He died in Naples in 1570.

From Quiz Tiffany's 'O'-lio Quiz

Answer: One Night with the King

Hadassah is a Jewish girl who is taken along with other women to the palace so that King Xerxes can choose a new queen. Vashti was queen, but Xerxes stripped her of her title after she refused to obey him. Once Hadassah is taken, she becomes known as Esther. She is chosen by the king to become his new queen. She then hears of Haman's plot to rid the kingdom of her people. She risks her life and goes before the king without being summoned first. She is then able to expose Haman for who he truly is and save her people.

From Quiz Things Related to Omega

Answer: Howard University

Known for its service to the African-American community, and its presence at major colleges and universities across the United States, Omega Psi Phi members excel in many professional fields. Among the best known members of the fraternity are Hall-of-Fame homerun champion Hank Aaron, astronaut Guy Bluford, actor/comedian Bill Cosby, and radio morning-show host Tom Joyner. (Thanks to wikipedia.com for additional information.)

From Quiz Ostentatious, Original "O"

Answer: Orion

There are two nebulae in Orion.

From Quiz The O-Boats

Answer: Shepherd's crook

Osiris is the god of fertility and agriculture in Egyptian mythology. Traditionally regarded as the brother of Set and Isis (who was also his wife), Osiris is generally depicted as being green-skinned, with a pharaoh's beard, carrying a shepherd's crook and flail, and partially mummy wrapped at the legs. The shepherd's crook associated with Osiris became a symbol of Egyptian kingship, while the flail was a symbol of fertility, with the belief that the two together symbolise the ruler as a benevolent shepherd tempered by the might that they personally wield. The presence of these two symbols in representations of Osiris have led to a theory that Osiris was a living ruler, possibly a shepherd around the 5th millennium BC, whose beneficial rule led to his being revered as a god.

From Quiz An Owl in the Dark

Answer: A reservoir of icy bodies surrounding the Solar System

First described in 1950 by Dutch astronomer Jan Oort, the Oort cloud is a theoretical region of predominantly icy planetesimals proposed to surround the Sun at distances ranging from 2,000 to 200,000 au (0.03 to 3.2 light-years), well beyond the Kuiper belt and the scattered disc. Long period comets are thought to originate from this roughly spherical structure that encloses the Solar System and whose outer edge defines its furthest boundary.

From Quiz Omigosh, it's the "O" Quiz!

Answer: Osumilite

Osumilite is a silicate, found in Japan, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Italy, Germany and in Oregon, USA. With a hardness of 5-6 on the Moh's scale, it ranges in colour from pale blue or gray to pink, brown and black. It has no real use except as a rock in a mineral collection. Oligoclase, sodium calcium aluminum silicate, is a silicate of the feldspar group, sometimes called either sunstone or moonstone. It is usually milky white but can range into pale green or brown. It has a hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale, and can be found in Sri Lanka, Canada, Russia, Sweden and New York, USA. It is sometimes used as a semi-precious stone in jewelry. Orpiment is arsenic sulfide, soft at 1.5-2 on the Moh's scale, and normally found with the mineral realgar. Its golden yellow colour is fairly distinctive, but cannot readily be used in dyes as the mineral is instable and will over time deteriorate to a powder when exposed to light. It also has a sulfury smell from the arsenic. It is found in Peru, Romania, Japan, Australia, and in Utah, USA. Otavite is cadmium carbonate; it is found mainly in Namibia, although it has also been found in Australia and New Mexico, USA. It has a hardness on the Moh's scale of 3.5-4, is usually white but can also be brownish, and effervesces in acid.

From Quiz Tiffany's 'O'-lio Quiz

Answer: Lorena Ochoa

Ochoa is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She was presented with the Mexico National Sports Award in 2001 by President Vicente Fox. She was also LPGA's 2003 Rookie of the Year. Ochoa grew up next to a golf course and began golfing at age five. She had also won a state and national championship by the time she was seven.

From Quiz Ostentatious, Original "O"

Answer: Oscar

"My bologna has a first name it's O S C A R. My bologna has a second name it's M A Y E R. Oscar Mayer has a way with B O L O G N A." If it weren't for that jingle I don't think I'd ever have learned to spell bologna.

From Quiz How are your O's?

Answer: Oomiak

The oomiak, is a large Eskimo boat made of skins drawn over a wooden frame.

From Quiz The O-Boats

Answer: Poseidon

The Aloadae were two giants, Otus and Ephialtes, born to Iphimedeia as the sons of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. The two were strong and aggressive, and grew quickly, becoming nine fathoms tall by the age of nine. When they grew, the two made a plan to storm Mount Olympus and carry off the goddesses Artemis and Hera, which they did by building a pile of mountains, atop which they would confront the gods. The plan failed, and Otus and Ephialtes were killed, when a deer jumped between them that they both attempted to catch by throwing their spears, with which they hit each other. In some versions of the story, the deer was Artemis, who had transformed to escape. Despite their end, the Aloadae were venerated in some areas as teachers and bringers of culture.

From Quiz O, My Goodness!

Answer: oogenesis

"Oogenesis" is the creation of an ovum or the female egg cell or gamete. The process occurs in stages. First is oocytogenesis, the formation of immature egg cells in the fetus or newborn. This is later followed by ootidogenesis when the egg cells experience the process of cell division known as meiosis. The final stage is the mature ova, which are ready during puberty for fertilization. An "ovariopexy" is a surgical procedure of elevating and affixing an ovary to the abdominal wall. I made up the words "oviparosis" and "oonovum".

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