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Do You Know Ruby Like I Know Ruby? Quiz

Here'a a little mix about "Resourceful Ruby". It's not just a gemstone anymore!

A multiple-choice quiz by sally0malley. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sally0malley

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,339

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
753

Last 3 plays: Guest 46 (8/10), Guest 108 (8/10), Rheticus (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Rolling Stones say goodbye to in their 1967 song? Hint

Ruby Wax

Ruby Winters

Ruby Turner

Ruby Tuesday

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is the only country on the European mainland to have natural-occurring rubies? Hint

Bulgaria

Serbia

Albania

Macedonia

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Algonquin Indians called the full moon in June the Ruby Moon.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What state adopted the Ruby Red grapefruit as their state fruit in 1993? Hint

California

Texas

Hawaii

Florida

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where can we see the original ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" on display? Hint

Smithsonian Institution

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Hollywood Museum

Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Galleries

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a Ruby Wedding? Hint

a Grenadine cocktail

a flowering plant

a dessert

an episode of Game of Thrones

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the Canadian-born actress, dancer and singer most famous for co-starring with Dick Powell in early Warner Brothers' musicals? Hint

Ruby Dee

Ruby Keeler

Ruby Holbrook

Ruby Dandridge

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2012, which daughter of a famous rocker sang the voice-over for the song "Whatever Lola Wants" in a Diet Pepsi commercial that featured Sofia Vergara? Hint

Ruby Richards

Ruby Stewart

Ruby Jagger

Ruby Cooper

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many rubies can be found in the Imperial State Crown? Hint

ten

none

five

one hundred

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the Canadian animated television series based on an apparel franchise? Hint

Ruby's Room

Ruby Gloom

Ruby, Ruby

Ruby Bunny

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Guest 46: 8/10
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10
Apr 14 2024 : Rheticus: 3/10
Apr 14 2024 : tesselate9: 5/10
Mar 30 2024 : Murdox: 5/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 94: 3/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 175: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Rolling Stones say goodbye to in their 1967 song?

Answer: Ruby Tuesday

"Rolling Stone" magazine ranked the song #310 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song title was the source of the restaurant chain of the same name.

2. Which is the only country on the European mainland to have natural-occurring rubies?

Answer: Macedonia

The difference between the Macedonian Ruby and other rubies is the unique raspberry color. The Macedonian Ruby is the national gemstone.

3. The Algonquin Indians called the full moon in June the Ruby Moon.

Answer: False

Because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries is in June the full moon was christened the Strawberry Moon. In Europe it is the Rose Moon.

4. What state adopted the Ruby Red grapefruit as their state fruit in 1993?

Answer: Texas

Texans have grown grapefruit in the Rio Grande Valley for about 100 years. Around 1929 a mutation on a single tree became the famed Texas Ruby Red, which received the first-ever patent awarded to a grapefruit.

5. Where can we see the original ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" on display?

Answer: Smithsonian Institution

The Ruby Slippers were donated anonymously in 1979. The slippers are one of the most asked about artifacts at the Smithsonian.

6. What is a Ruby Wedding?

Answer: a flowering plant

Astrantia major (Great Masterwort) is a species of flowering plant. The Ruby Wedding (common name for the Red Masterwort) has star shaped red flowers which bloom in the Fall.

7. Who was the Canadian-born actress, dancer and singer most famous for co-starring with Dick Powell in early Warner Brothers' musicals?

Answer: Ruby Keeler

Ruby Keeler was born Ethel Hilda Keeler in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on August 25, 25, 1910. As an actress, singer, and dancer she rose to fame in 1933 with a starring role in "42nd Street". After retiring for almost 30 years she appeared in "No No Nanette" on Broadway in 1971.

8. In 2012, which daughter of a famous rocker sang the voice-over for the song "Whatever Lola Wants" in a Diet Pepsi commercial that featured Sofia Vergara?

Answer: Ruby Stewart

Ruby Stewart is the daughter of Rod Stewart and Kelly Emberg. Following her mother's footsteps she has modeled for Ultimo. She was in a Los Angeles-based band called Revoltaire until they disbanded in 2012.

9. How many rubies can be found in the Imperial State Crown?

Answer: five

The Imperial State crown is worn at the Coronation when the new monarch leaves Westminster Abbey and also at the annual State Opening of Parliament. The crown contains 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 5 rubies.

10. What is the name of the Canadian animated television series based on an apparel franchise?

Answer: Ruby Gloom

Ruby Gloom began as a stationery line with pencil cases, backpacks, clothing, key chains and plush toys. The television show first aired in 2006 in Canada and was nominated for a 2007 Gemini Award in the category of Best Animated Program or Series.

Source: Author sally0malley

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