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'A' is the answer Trivia Quiz

All the answers begin with the letter 'A'

A multiple-choice quiz by anagram2. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
anagram2

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4292

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the collective noun for a group of tigers? Hint

Army

Ambush

Assembly

Array

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Italian motorcyclist won a record 15 world titles between 1966 and 1975. He retired from competition in 1975 and became the manager of the Yamaha racing team. Hint

Agnesi

Angio

Agostini

Antonini

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Question 3 of 10

3. This is the name of the Mesopotamian god of storms. He was worshipped as both creator and destroyer of life. Hint

Admum

Adpa

Adad

Adma

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rising to 7,359ft, this mountain, situated north east of Ratnapura in Sri Lanka, is considered sacred and frequently visited by pilgrims. Hint

Adam's Mount

Adam's Height

Adam's Peak

Adam's Hill

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Greek mythology Cyclops had just one eye but this watchman had 100 eyes. After he was killed by Hermes, Hera placed his eyes in the tail of a peacock. Hint

Actaeon

Aegeus

Argus

Ares

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Question 6 of 10

6. British author A.A Milne wrote the much loved children's classic 'Winnie the Pooh'. What were his given names? Hint

Albert Alfred

Alexander Albert

Alan Alexander

Alfred Alan

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Mrs Rachel Lynde lived just where Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow" is the first line from which novel? Hint

Anne of Green Gables

Anna Karenina

Alice in Wonderland

Animal Farm

8. This film based on the Bram Stoker novel 'Jewel of the Seven Stars' starred Charlton Heston and Susannah York.It was the story of an obsessed archeologist who believed his daughter to be possessed by a long dead Egyptian queen. Hint

Awakenings

The Awakening

The Asphyx

After Life

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the white linen cloth worn on the neck or shoulders by a priest celebrating the Eucharist? Hint

Ashrew

Arats

Amice

Avoles

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Question 10 of 10

10. A gorget is what? Hint

Apple

Alligator

Army

Armour

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the collective noun for a group of tigers?

Answer: Ambush

An army of frogs or ants, an assembly of people and an array of hedgehogs.

2. This Italian motorcyclist won a record 15 world titles between 1966 and 1975. He retired from competition in 1975 and became the manager of the Yamaha racing team.

Answer: Agostini

Giacomo Agostini was born in Bergamo in 1943. He also won 10 Isle of Man TT Races.

3. This is the name of the Mesopotamian god of storms. He was worshipped as both creator and destroyer of life.

Answer: Adad

The Syrians knew him as Hadad and in the Bible he is Rimmon.

4. Rising to 7,359ft, this mountain, situated north east of Ratnapura in Sri Lanka, is considered sacred and frequently visited by pilgrims.

Answer: Adam's Peak

From December to April each year pilgrims visit the summmit where a large foot shaped hollow is situated, believed to be the footprint of Buddha.

5. In Greek mythology Cyclops had just one eye but this watchman had 100 eyes. After he was killed by Hermes, Hera placed his eyes in the tail of a peacock.

Answer: Argus

Io, a priestess serving Hera, became the object of Zeus's affection. A jealous Hera ordered Argus, with eyes covering his body, to watch over her but she escaped with Hermes' help.

6. British author A.A Milne wrote the much loved children's classic 'Winnie the Pooh'. What were his given names?

Answer: Alan Alexander

Born in 1882, A.A Milne achieved fame in 1924 with his book of verse 'When We Were Very Young', written for his son Christopher Robin.

7. "Mrs Rachel Lynde lived just where Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow" is the first line from which novel?

Answer: Anne of Green Gables

Written by Lucy Maud Montegomery, 'Anne of Green Gables' is set in Prince Edward Island, Canada and tells the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl who goes to live in the country.

Answer: The Awakening

Made in 1980 and directed by Mike Newell, 'The Awakening' also starred Jill Townsend and Stephanie Zimbalist. In my opinion not one of Charlton Heston's best films.

9. What is the name of the white linen cloth worn on the neck or shoulders by a priest celebrating the Eucharist?

Answer: Amice

It's also the name for the cap, hood or cape worn by members of certain religious orders.

10. A gorget is what?

Answer: Armour

An article of clothing or piece of armour that covered the throat.

Source: Author anagram2

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