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Quiz about If It Looks Like a Duck
Quiz about If It Looks Like a Duck

If It Looks Like a Duck... Trivia Quiz


If it looks like a duck...it probably is. Or is it? Ducks are present in many spheres of life. These ten questions will test your knowledge of, well, ducks! This quiz is part of Kyle's Commission V. Good duck!

A multiple-choice quiz by strudi74. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
strudi74
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,006
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
804
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ducks are sometimes a bad omen on the sports field. In which sport would you "score a duck"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On December 12, 1878, a certain type of duck was spotted for the last time in New York. Which duck species that shares its name with a dog became extinct in the 19th century? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Duck boat" was a popular name for a military vehicle used mainly in World War II. What type of vehicle is a "duck boat"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Anaheim Ducks are an ice hockey team in the NHL. Who founded the team in 1993? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Duck Soup" is one of the Marx Brothers' finest films. What is the name of the fictional country that the film takes place in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Staying with duck recipes: Peking duck is a Chinese delicacy that has survived for centuries. By which name is it otherwise known? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Related to the duck in name only, the Duck-billed Platypus must be one of the oddest animals on the planet. Which sex produces venom that can seriously incapacitate its victim? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Donald Duck is probably one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. However, according to popular urban legend, which country once banned Donald for not wearing any pants? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ducks have been a popular subject for cartoonists throughout history. What was the alter ego of crime-fighting superhero "Darkwing Duck"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. No quiz on ducks would be complete without visiting the literary and musical world. "The Ugly Duckling" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, but which composer set the tale to music in the 1914 adaptation? Hint



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1. Ducks are sometimes a bad omen on the sports field. In which sport would you "score a duck"?

Answer: Cricket

In cricketing terms, a batsman who has not managed to score a run is said to have scored a duck. The origin of this is believed to be the shape of a duck's egg resembling a zero. It was first used in 1866 when the Prince of Wales was dismissed "on a duck's egg", and it has been in popular use ever since.

A batsman who has the misfortune of getting out with the first ball of his innings is said to have scored a "Golden Duck".
2. On December 12, 1878, a certain type of duck was spotted for the last time in New York. Which duck species that shares its name with a dog became extinct in the 19th century?

Answer: Labrador Duck

The world's last Labrador Duck (Camptorhynchus labradorius) was served as dinner in Elmira, New York in 1878. The county was experiencing a flood at the time, food was in short supply, and the young man who shot and killed it probably never knew that his family was eating the last of a species. Unfortunately, the bird became extinct before much could be learned about it, but it is believed its peculiar beak was designed to sift through shallow water for its staple foods, crustaceans and shellfish.
3. "Duck boat" was a popular name for a military vehicle used mainly in World War II. What type of vehicle is a "duck boat"?

Answer: Amphibious Truck

The name "duck boat" is a play on the name DUKW. It was used extensively by British forces in the second World War, including the D-Day landings, to ferry troops and supplies to the beaches of France. The name was given by manufacturer GMC: "D" gives the year of manufacture, in this case 1942, "U" for utility, "K" for all-wheel drive and the "W" indicating it had two rear-powered axles.

The DUKW landing craft was an integral part in the war and can be considered one of the most legendary yet unassuming vehicles in war history.
4. The Anaheim Ducks are an ice hockey team in the NHL. Who founded the team in 1993?

Answer: The Walt Disney Company

The Ducks were founded after the success of the 1992 Disney film "The Mighty Ducks". The movie did so well that the Walt Disney company formed the team. It has been going strong ever since, even winning the Stanley Cup in the 2006/07 season. The movie starred Emilio Estevez as the coach of a fictional peewee hockey team. Very inspirational.
5. "Duck Soup" is one of the Marx Brothers' finest films. What is the name of the fictional country that the film takes place in?

Answer: Freedonia

"Duck Soup" was released by Paramount in 1933 and features Groucho Marx as president of Freedonia, a dictator who takes his country to the brink of war with neighbour Sylvania over the love of a woman. The comedy is outrageous and the Marx Brothers are at their best. An interesting bit of trivia suggests that Italian dictator Benito Mussolini saw the film as a direct attack on him and banned the film- apparently the brothers were happy to hear this and saw the snub as a compliment to them!
6. Staying with duck recipes: Peking duck is a Chinese delicacy that has survived for centuries. By which name is it otherwise known?

Answer: Beijing Duck

Peking Duck originated in Imperial China. Specialised restaurants raise a certain species of duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) for 65 days before the bird is slaughtered and prepared in the traditional way. The recipe calls for the duck to be glazed and hung for 24 hours and then slow-cooked to produce a crispy skin with juicy flesh.

The dish is typically served with steamed pancakes, green onions and hoysin sauce.
7. Related to the duck in name only, the Duck-billed Platypus must be one of the oddest animals on the planet. Which sex produces venom that can seriously incapacitate its victim?

Answer: Male only

The male platypus produces a protein-based venom which it uses by injecting it via a spur on its hind foot. The venom is produced in higher quantities during the mating season, leading scientists to believe it may be used to deter other males. The poison is not lethal to humans, but can cause severe discomfort.

It can also kill small animals. Interestingly, the female also has a spur on the foot, but it is not venomous.
8. Donald Duck is probably one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. However, according to popular urban legend, which country once banned Donald for not wearing any pants?

Answer: Finland

The origin of this rumour is not certain, but can probably be traced to a few complaint letters written to the Finnish version of "Donald Duck" magazine. The truth is that there was never any ban and the letters were easily dealt with. Half-dressed cartoon characters have been common through the years- one possible reason is that animators might struggle to give identity to an animal if it is completely covered by clothes.

In Donald's case, his tail and webbed feet clearly identify him as a duck!
9. Ducks have been a popular subject for cartoonists throughout history. What was the alter ego of crime-fighting superhero "Darkwing Duck"?

Answer: Drake Mallard

"Darkwing Duck" was inspired by an episode of the successful series "Ducktales". It spoofs superhero characters like Batman through the sometimes bumbling Drake Mallard, aka "Darkwing Duck", a caped crime-fighter in St. Canard. Every now and then he has to be rescued from trouble by his adopted daughter Gosalyn and pilot Launchpad McQuack, yet he always takes the credit for solving the case.
10. No quiz on ducks would be complete without visiting the literary and musical world. "The Ugly Duckling" is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, but which composer set the tale to music in the 1914 adaptation?

Answer: Sergei Prokofiev

"The Ugly Duckling" is the story of a swan which is hatched from a batch of duck eggs. Initially the swan does not know what he is and is mercilessly teased by his duck siblings. Eventually he turns into a lovely swan and becomes the envy of the duck family. Prokofiev composed the vocal orchestra piece early in his career before gaining fame for "The Gambler" and "Peter and the Wolf".
Source: Author strudi74

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