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Quiz about Common Bond of the British Variety 1
Quiz about Common Bond of the British Variety 1

Common Bond of the British Variety 1 Quiz


This is a Common Bond quiz about British entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by i_love_adam. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
i_love_adam
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
290,463
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
403
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (2/10), Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 211 (1/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. In 1954, what book was written by Dr. Seuss about an elephant who talks to a speck of dust? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the Oklahoma City Air Force Base? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the first name of a writer, freestyle swimmer, Bolivian president, nemesis of Batman, Supreme Court Justice, and Mexican Football Coach? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Since 1997, Harry Potter has become one of the biggest names in both children's literature and movies. What is the name of Harry's female friend, who uses her brains to help him out of tough situations? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Tudor was the great-grandfather of the legendary Henry VIII? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What horse gait averages at five to ten miles per hour? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the children's game that could be said to be the opposite of dodgeball? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What music video won the 1996 MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What amazing Australian tennis player once held the record for fastest serve at 148 miles per hour? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What common bond can you derive from questions 1-9?

Answer: (four words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1954, what book was written by Dr. Seuss about an elephant who talks to a speck of dust?

Answer: Horton Hears a Who!

This book has always remained one of the most popular Dr. Seuss books. It has also been turned into a major feature film.
2. What is the name of the Oklahoma City Air Force Base?

Answer: Tinker Air Force Base

Tinker Air Force Base has the most employees in the state of Oklahoma. It is also the base where most of the Department of Defense work.
3. What is the first name of a writer, freestyle swimmer, Bolivian president, nemesis of Batman, Supreme Court Justice, and Mexican Football Coach?

Answer: Hugo

Hugo Gernsback, Hugo Viart, Hugo Banzer, Hugo Strange, Hugo Black, and Hugo Sanchez are the people who make up this amazing list. Of course, you can't forget the greatest known 'Hugo', Victor Hugo. His most well-known books are 'Les Miserables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'.
4. Since 1997, Harry Potter has become one of the biggest names in both children's literature and movies. What is the name of Harry's female friend, who uses her brains to help him out of tough situations?

Answer: Hermione Granger

When Hermione first made her appearance on the Hogwarts Express, she turned out to be one of the best female literary characters. The casting of Emma Watson to portray this charismatic witch proved to be successful. From her obsessive studying to punching Malfoy, Hermione will always be one of those great legendary characters.
5. What Tudor was the great-grandfather of the legendary Henry VIII?

Answer: Owen

Owen Tudor was a very important part of the Tudor Dynasty, and is known to have had taken part in the War of the Roses. On February 2, 1462, he led forces in the Battle of Mortimer's Cross and was decapitated directly.
6. What horse gait averages at five to ten miles per hour?

Answer: Trot

The jog trot, medium trot, and racing trot are only a few examples of the many forms of the trot. Also, there is the rising and sitting trot, which includes many rules in order to perfect these particular trots.
7. What is the name of the children's game that could be said to be the opposite of dodgeball?

Answer: Pickle In The Middle

'Pickle In The Middle' is also known as 'Keep Away', 'Monkey In The Middle' or 'Piggy In The Middle'. Two children stand around another child and throw the ball with the intent of keeping it away from the child in the middle. If, and when, the child in the middle does catch the ball, he or she trades places with one of the other children.
8. What music video won the 1996 MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video?

Answer: Gangsta's Paradise

'Gangsta's Paradise' was a huge hit back in 1996, with the video showcasing Michelle Pfeiffer from the film 'Dangerous Minds'. Of course, the song found even more success when 'Weird Al' Yankovic made a hit of his parody, 'Amish Paradise'.
9. What amazing Australian tennis player once held the record for fastest serve at 148 miles per hour?

Answer: Colin Dibley

Colin Dibley was a giant in the tennis world in the early 1970s. He retired in 1980 and started a career in real estate. He is still remembered has having a fantastic serving arm in the tennis world.
10. What common bond can you derive from questions 1-9?

Answer: The Vicar of Dibley

In question one, 'Horton Hears A Who' refers to David HORTON. David is one of the major characters in the show.

Tinker Air Force Base, in question two, refers to Alice TINKER. She is the verger of the church, and best friends with Geraldine.

The list of famous people with the name of Hugo in question three refers to HUGO Horton. Hugo is David's son, and eventually becomes Alice's husband.

In question four, Harry Potter's friend Hermione Granger refers to Geraldine GRANGER, the Vicar of Dibley. She comes to the village one rainy night and turns out to be the best thing Dibley could ever have found.

Owen Tudor, as found in question five, refers to OWEN Newitt another classic Dibley character. He frequently refers to his exploding sheep.

The horse's gait, the trot, from question six refers to Jim TROTT. Jim is a unique member of the community, with his nuanced stuttering n-n-n-o-o-o-s.

In question seven, 'Pickle in the Middle' refers to Frank PICKLE, Dibley's most boring man.

'Gangsta's Paradise', as in question eight, contains an opening line from Psalm 23. This psalm is used in the song heard over the opening and closing credits of the show.

In question nine, Colin Dibley refers to the town of DIBLEY.
Source: Author i_love_adam

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