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The word 'trick' can be used in many different days. Here are just a few of them. It won't be too tricky!

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,385

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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706

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is another term for a scam? Hint

Confidence trick

Felt trick

Assured trick

Whisper trick

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which of these sports are you most likely to hear the term hat-trick? Hint

Fencing

Gymnastics

Hockey

Volleyball

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of these games are you most likely to "take a trick"? Hint

Chess

Yahtzee

Monopoly

Bridge

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these people is most likely to use a 'stop trick'? Hint

Movie editor

Corn farmer

Archeologist

Pianist

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Question 5 of 10

5. Trick McCorrigan is the name of a character in which of the following Canadian television series? Hint

Little Mosque on the Prarie

Lost Girl

Corner Gas

Trailer Park Boys

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Question 6 of 10

6. Trick-Track was the famous tap dancer from New Zealand known for his perfect timing despite the fact that he was blind.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of the following sports are you likely to try a "trick shot"? Hint

Downhill skiing

Platform diving

Luge

Billiards

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the field of law enforcement in many parts of the U.S., 'trick' is a slang term for any female cop.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which holiday are you likely to hear the term "trick or treat"? Hint

Easter

Halloween

New Year's

Christmas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following options is a nautical definition of the word 'trick'? Hint

The largest sail on the ship

The flag

A torpedo shaft

The period of time spent at the wheel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is another term for a scam?

Answer: Confidence trick

Simply put, a confidence trick is a swindle designed to deprive the victim of his money or other valuable property. This usually involves a conspirator winning the trust of the victim, who is usually chosen because of their naivety, or sometimes because of their greed. A good confidence man can ply their trade for years before being caught.

2. In which of these sports are you most likely to hear the term hat-trick?

Answer: Hockey

A 'hat trick' is the scoring of three goals by one player in one game or refers to a bowler taking three wickets on three consecutive balls and is often used in the sports of ice hockey and cricket. It is not a term usually heard in high scoring team sports or in one-on-one sports such as fencing.

3. In which of these games are you most likely to "take a trick"?

Answer: Bridge

The only one of these games in which you can 'take a trick' is Bridge. A trick is best defined as all the cards played in one round of a card game. A trick is usually used as a scoring unit.

4. Which of these people is most likely to use a 'stop trick'?

Answer: Movie editor

A 'stop trick' is a camera trick that was used quite often before more sophisticated special effects were contrived. They would stop the camera, and then add to, or take something away from the shot, and start the camera again with everything else in the same position.

This was one of the very first special effects done while filming movies. It was used as early as 1900 in the film "Enchanted Drawing" by J. Stuart Blackton.

5. Trick McCorrigan is the name of a character in which of the following Canadian television series?

Answer: Lost Girl

"Lost Girl" premiered on the Showcase channel in Canada in 2010. It is a supernatural drama that focuses on the life of a succubus named Bo. One of the supporting characters is Fitzpatrick "Trick" McDorrigan, the bartender at the local tavern.

6. Trick-Track was the famous tap dancer from New Zealand known for his perfect timing despite the fact that he was blind.

Answer: False

Trick-Track is the stage name of an American rapper, not a New Zealand tap dancer. A member of the group known as "Goon Sqwad", Trick-Track released his first song "Booty Bounce" in 1995. He has also recorded songs with other singers such as Eminem, and Big Sean.

7. In which of the following sports are you likely to try a "trick shot"?

Answer: Billiards

A trick shot is often seen in the game of billiards. These shots appear to be impossible or at least very unlikely. These shots take lots of practice and significant skill. One of the most commonly seen trick shots involves the ability to jump the cue ball over one ball in order to hit another ball that is behind it.

8. In the field of law enforcement in many parts of the U.S., 'trick' is a slang term for any female cop.

Answer: False

In American law enforcement, a 'trick' is a person who pays for prostitution. The term 'to turn tricks' is slang for the act of prostitution. There are many different slang terms related to the world's oldest profession.

9. On which holiday are you likely to hear the term "trick or treat"?

Answer: Halloween

"Trick or treat" is heard coming from small children on Halloween night, as they go door to door asking for candy. It is an idle (usually) threat that if a treat is not provided, that the child will perform an act of mischief. The children are usually wearing costumes.

10. Which of the following options is a nautical definition of the word 'trick'?

Answer: The period of time spent at the wheel

In nautical terms, a 'trick' is your turn at the helm or wheel, as in "I did my trick at the wheel". The helm is the wheel with which you steer a boat.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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