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Dizart's First Common Bond Trivia Quiz

You all know what the idea is here, just work out the link between the first nine answers to find answer number ten!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
184,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2431

Question 1 of 10

1. Something in our solar system was named after the Roman god of the Underworld - what is it? Hint

Uranus

Neptune

Pluto

Moon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Silkworms feed mainly on the leaves of which tree? Hint

Eucalyptus

Mulberry

Acacia

Palm

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Greek mythology, what was the name of the winged horse? Hint

Cerberus

Pegasus

Medusa

Chimera

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Question 4 of 10

4. What mode of transport did Sir George Cayley invent in 1853? Hint

Hovercraft

Glider

Hot air balloon

Motorcycle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which chemical element has the symbol Au? Hint

Aluminium

Gold

Argon

Silver

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which 1963 Disney film featured the exploits of the young King Arthur and the wizard Merlin? Hint

King Arthur

Excalibur

Camelot

The Sword in the Stone

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Roman mythology, who was the wife of Jupiter? Hint

Ceres

Juno

Diana

Vesta

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which state of the USA is nicknamed the "Beehive State"? Hint

Oregon

Utah

Idaho

New Hampshire

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the largest city in terms of population in the state of Nebraska? Hint

Lincoln

Grand Island

Nebraska City

Omaha

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Question 10 of 10

10. OK, what event in 20th Century connects the nine correct answers?

Answer: (One Word - hyphenated)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Something in our solar system was named after the Roman god of the Underworld - what is it?

Answer: Pluto

Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930.

2. Silkworms feed mainly on the leaves of which tree?

Answer: Mulberry

Silkworms have been bred domestically in China since 3000 BC.

3. In Greek mythology, what was the name of the winged horse?

Answer: Pegasus

Chimera was a fire-breathing monster witha lion's head, goat's body and serpent's tail, Cerberus was the three-headed dog which guarded the entrance to Hades and Medusa was a gorgon slain by Perseus.

4. What mode of transport did Sir George Cayley invent in 1853?

Answer: Glider

The hovercraft was invented by Sir Christopher Cockerell in 1955, the hot air balloon was invented by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783 and the motorcycle was invented by Gottfried Daimler in 1885.

5. Which chemical element has the symbol Au?

Answer: Gold

Gold has this symbol due to its alternative name of Aurum.

6. Which 1963 Disney film featured the exploits of the young King Arthur and the wizard Merlin?

Answer: The Sword in the Stone

"King Arthur" was released in 2004, "Camelot" in 1967 and "Excalibur" in 1981.

7. In Roman mythology, who was the wife of Jupiter?

Answer: Juno

Ceres was the goddess of the Harvest; Diana the goddess of Chastity; Vesta the goddess of Fire.

8. Which state of the USA is nicknamed the "Beehive State"?

Answer: Utah

Idaho is the "Gem state", Oregon is the "Beaver State" and New Hampshire is the "Granite State".

9. Which is the largest city in terms of population in the state of Nebraska?

Answer: Omaha

Omaha has a population of approximately 360,000; Lincoln 210,000; Grand Island 41,000; Nebraska City just 6,700.

10. OK, what event in 20th Century connects the nine correct answers?

Answer: D-Day

D-Day, the 6th of June, 1944, was a key date in the struggle to liberate Europe from the Nazis as Allied forces launched a sea and air invasion of Normandy. PLUTO was an acronym for Pipe Line Under The Ocean as fuel was pumped from the Isle of Wight to Cherbourg; Artificial harbours called MULBERRY harbours were constructed and towed into position off the Normandy coast to aid the landing of men and equipment; PEGASUS was a vital bridge captured by GLIDER borne troops ahead of the main invasion; GOLD, SWORD, JUNO, UTAH and OMAHA were code names used for the five landing beaches.

Source: Author Dizart

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