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Quiz about A Red and White Odyssey
Quiz about A Red and White Odyssey

A Red and White Odyssey Trivia Quiz


This quiz will take you on a tour of ten FunTrivia categories, where you will find things which are red and white.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
373,524
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2337
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: turaguy (9/10), joseslaughter (4/10), Guest 73 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. History: The Tudor Rose, combining the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York, was created for which king of England? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. World: Three of the countries listed have flags which are red and white. Which is the odd one out? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. General: By tradition, in the UK and many other countries, a red and white pole outside a shop identified it as which of these? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sci/Tech: Amanita muscaria, the red and white toadstool often used to illustrate fairy tales, is known by which common name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sport: The football (soccer) song which includes the lines 'we sing until we drop in a red and white Spion Kop' is associated with which football club, located in north west England? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Hobbies: Which of these traditional sweets (candies) is most likely to be found with red and white stripes? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Animals: The red and white-striped squirrelfish is endemic to which warm state of the USA? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Literature: the fairy tale 'Snow-White and Rose-Red' is a different story from the better known 'Snow White'. Which of these features in both tales? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Movies: 'Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde' was the 2003 follow up to the original 'Legally Blonde'. Which actress starred as Elle Woods in both films? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Humanities: The battle between the red dragon of Wales and the white dragon of England under the hill known as Dinas Emrys is associated with which of these myths? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. History: The Tudor Rose, combining the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York, was created for which king of England?

Answer: Henry VII

Henry VII became the first Tudor monarch after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. This was the decisive battle of what became known as the 'Wars of the Roses', between the houses of Lancaster and York. Henry was descended from John of Gaunt, the first Duke of Lancaster, while Richard III was a Yorkist.

Henry joined the two dynasties by marrying Elizabeth of York, daughter of King Edward IV and niece of Richard III, and the Tudor Rose was symbolic of the new era.
2. World: Three of the countries listed have flags which are red and white. Which is the odd one out?

Answer: Bangladesh

Canada's flag is a red maple leaf on a white background with bands of red on each side, while Japan has a a red circle in the centre of a white background. Switzerland's flag is square, with a white cross on a red field.

The flag of Bangladesh has a green field, with a red circle which is not placed quite centrally but is slightly nearer the hoist side.
3. General: By tradition, in the UK and many other countries, a red and white pole outside a shop identified it as which of these?

Answer: Barber

The symbol dates back to mediaeval times and the colours are said to represent blood and bandages. At the time, barbers were often the nearest to a doctor that was available, and they carried out various procedures including removing rotten teeth and other types of surgery. In the USA, the pole includes a blue stripe as well, but the UK retains the original red and white.

Pawnbrokers are depicted by three brass balls, while tailors can have signs showing scissors and cobblers' signs show shoes, although these last two are less traditional.
4. Sci/Tech: Amanita muscaria, the red and white toadstool often used to illustrate fairy tales, is known by which common name?

Answer: Fly agaric

The fly agaric is instantly recognisable with its white stem and red cap covered with white spots. It has appeared in novels such as Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' and in video games, including 'Super Mario', as well as in illustrations for various fairy tales.

The puffball belongs to the Basidiomycota phylum, and is often white. They are the ones that release their spores when you kick them. Death cap is Amanita phalloides which is toxic. Since it looks very like the edible mushroom, the death cap has caused death in humans due to kidney and/or liver damage. Destroying angel is another member of the Amanita genus, known as Amanita virosa in the UK and Amanita bisporigera in North America. This is similar in appearance to the button mushroom which can lead to dire consequences.
5. Sport: The football (soccer) song which includes the lines 'we sing until we drop in a red and white Spion Kop' is associated with which football club, located in north west England?

Answer: Liverpool

The song is sung to the tune of The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine'. The Liverpool Kop is one of the most famous of the various Kops in football stadiums in the UK. The name comes from the Second Boer War and relates to the Battle of Spion Kop. The banking of the terraces is said to resemble the hill at the aforesaid battle. Of the options listed, Chelsea and Arsenal are both located in London. Manchester United is in the northwest, but has never had a stand named the Kop.
6. Hobbies: Which of these traditional sweets (candies) is most likely to be found with red and white stripes?

Answer: Candy cane

The candy cane is shaped like a walking stick (cane) or shepherd's crook, which is said to represent the visit of the shepherds to the baby Jesus while he was in the stable. This gave a link to Christmas and candy canes are often used to decorate trees in the festive season. They are often peppermint-flavoured and the traditional colouring is red and white stripes, although various other combinations are often available.

Humbugs normally have black and white stripes, sherbet lemons are yellow, with sherbet inside, and butterscotch is pale brown.
7. Animals: The red and white-striped squirrelfish is endemic to which warm state of the USA?

Answer: Hawaii

The scientific name of the fish is Sargocentron xantherythrum, and it is also known as the Hawaiian squirrelfish. It has a red body with white stripes, and is nocturnal. The fish like to hide away in caves and among rocks, although it can be kept in a home aquarium. The Hawaiian name is A-la-'i-hi, but using that in the question would have been a bit of a giveaway.
8. Literature: the fairy tale 'Snow-White and Rose-Red' is a different story from the better known 'Snow White'. Which of these features in both tales?

Answer: Dwarf

Both 'Snow-White and Rose-Red' and the story about 'Snow White' with which we are more familiar were included in the collection of traditional tales put together by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The original German names were different, although similar, and have been translated to English as the same. Snow-White and Rose-Red are sisters, who befriend a bear.

They also help a dwarf, who is ungrateful and ends up being killed by the bear. The dwarf's death breaks a spell, allowing the bear to turn back to the prince he is. Fortunately, he has a brother, so both girls end up with royal husbands.
9. Movies: 'Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde' was the 2003 follow up to the original 'Legally Blonde'. Which actress starred as Elle Woods in both films?

Answer: Reese Witherspoon

The first film came out in 2001, and told the story of Elle Woods as she studied law, and then graduated as an attorney. Her aim was to win back the boyfriend who had dismissed her as being too frivolous for him, but her success meant that he was no longer good enough for her.

The follow up was based in Washington, with hints that Elle would move into politics. Reese Witherspoon has appeared in numerous films since her first, in 1991, including 'Cruel Intentions' (1999), 'Sweet Home Alabama' (2002) and 'Walk the Line' (2005).
10. Humanities: The battle between the red dragon of Wales and the white dragon of England under the hill known as Dinas Emrys is associated with which of these myths?

Answer: Arthurian legend

Dinas Emrys is a real place in Gwynedd, Wales. The Historia Brittonum (History of the Britons), dating from the ninth century, includes a tale about Vortigern (an early leader) and his attempts to build a fortress on Dinas Emrys. He is told that the repeated failure and collapse of the fortress is due to the two dragons which live under the hill. The youth who explains the problem is identified as Merlin by Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the hill's name is linked to Merlin's Welsh name of Emrys. Mary Stewart also used the story in her excellent novels about Merlin, beginning with 'The Crystal Cave'.

Loch Ness, with or without a monster, is in Scotland and Robin Hood's exploits are linked to Nottinghamshire in the middle of England. Beowulf, although an English poem, is actually set in Scandinavia.
Source: Author rossian

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