Odd Classifieds Trivia Quiz

Everybody gives the classifieds a quick scan in the morning, but here are some classified ads you won't see. Test your knowledge of this and that with a look at classified oddities.

A multiple-choice quiz by nutmeglad. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nutmeglad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,927

Updated
Mar 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
13648

Awards
Editor's Choice

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1. "Wanted: Experienced gandy dancer. Must be hardworking and nimble. Apply in person to M. Pritchett, 84 Main Street". In what field should all applicants have experience? Hint

whaling

highrise construction

theater

railroad construction

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2. "For sale: all equipment for apiary business. Hardly used. Only $25. Call Bud at KL5-1234". So what kind of businessperson might respond to this sweet deal? Hint

bird keeper

master gardener

baker

beekeeper

3. "Location, location, location - a little house on the prairie. Access to water and good land for agrowin'. Call Acme Real Estate for your personal tour". Who are the sellers of this well-known piece of real estate? Hint

the Wilders

the Ingalls

the Cartwrights

the Waltons

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4. "Lost: short-haired cat with brown points and blue eyes. $250 reward. Call Greta at 555-0012". What kind of cat should you be on the lookout for? Hint

Persian

Siamese

Sphinx

Maine Coon cat

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5. "'56 Corvette, mint condition, two-tone convertible. Highway miles, always garaged. Call Marty Milner at 555-3098, lv. message". So, why might this man own this vintage ride? Hint

designed the Corvette

drove it on TV

it's a fake

won it on a bet

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6. "'02 Sportster, pearl red, lots of chrome, and spare parts. Owned by local dealer. Can be seen at Bob's Cycles. Ask for Bob". What kind of dealership does Bob own? Hint

Honda

Indian

Buell

Harley-Davidson

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7. "For sale: Kenmore washer/dryer, perfect for large family. Moving, must sell. Make an offer. Call Madge at 555-3390". Who sells Kenmore appliances, besides Madge? Hint

Macy's

Wal-Mart

Sears

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8. "For Sale: signed first edition of "Arrowsmith", excellent condition with inscription. $2000 obo. Can be seen at Martin's Book Bin, M-F". So whose signature would you find on the inside cover? Hint

Ambrose Bierce

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sinclair Lewis

Edna Ferber

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9. "For Sale: 1 John Deere manure spreader. Well-maintained and barned during the off season. Hardly any rust. Ask Maudie to hook you up with Caleb or dial 74." Not counting the rust, what colors would you expect this manure spreader to display? Hint

green and yellow

red and white

yellow and blue

mauve and a nice taupe

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10. "Help Wanted: experienced cruciverbalist to begin immediately. Contact 'The New York Times', Box 60x60, NY, NY". Looking for a different job? What expertise would you need to land this gig? Hint

crossword construction

editorial writing

proof reading

page layout

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Wanted: Experienced gandy dancer. Must be hardworking and nimble. Apply in person to M. Pritchett, 84 Main Street". In what field should all applicants have experience?

Answer: railroad construction

Gandy dancers were the unfortunate folks who lugged the steel rails into position for the steel drivin' men to do their job. Using tong-like tools, gandy dancers were known to lose a toe now and then but it was just part of the job.

2. "For sale: all equipment for apiary business. Hardly used. Only $25. Call Bud at KL5-1234". So what kind of businessperson might respond to this sweet deal?

Answer: beekeeper

Beekeeping has fallen on tough times in the 21st century as the honeybee continues to disappear.

Answer: the Ingalls

Laura Ingalls Wilder penned a series of books about her early days and, of course, "Little House on the Prairie" was a long-running TV series starring Michael Landon.

4. "Lost: short-haired cat with brown points and blue eyes. $250 reward. Call Greta at 555-0012". What kind of cat should you be on the lookout for?

Answer: Siamese

A chocolate-point Siamese is the only cat to fit Greta's description. A Persian is a long-haired cat, a Sphinx is the bald cat owned by Dr. Evil and a Maine Coon is a large, long-haired kitty.

5. "'56 Corvette, mint condition, two-tone convertible. Highway miles, always garaged. Call Marty Milner at 555-3098, lv. message". So, why might this man own this vintage ride?

Answer: drove it on TV

Martin Milner and George Maharis starred in the TV show, "Route 66" in which they drove around the country in a cool 'vette. Milner, a child star, also played the lead in "Adam-12".

6. "'02 Sportster, pearl red, lots of chrome, and spare parts. Owned by local dealer. Can be seen at Bob's Cycles. Ask for Bob". What kind of dealership does Bob own?

Answer: Harley-Davidson

The Sportster is a small but powerful bike designed primarily for day trips, though it'll hold its own on the Interstate, no problem, dude.

7. "For sale: Kenmore washer/dryer, perfect for large family. Moving, must sell. Make an offer. Call Madge at 555-3390". Who sells Kenmore appliances, besides Madge?

Answer: Sears

Kenmore is the Sears' house brand and they sell a bunch of them.

8. "For Sale: signed first edition of "Arrowsmith", excellent condition with inscription. $2000 obo. Can be seen at Martin's Book Bin, M-F". So whose signature would you find on the inside cover?

Answer: Sinclair Lewis

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Lewis penned such classics as "Main Street" and "Elmer Gantry". "Arrowsmith" is the life story of a medical student/doctor who encounters love and exotic locations during his life. An excellent read.

Answer: green and yellow

John Deere products sport the green and yellow motif and when that manure spreader gets washed clean the colors will show nicely.

10. "Help Wanted: experienced cruciverbalist to begin immediately. Contact 'The New York Times', Box 60x60, NY, NY". Looking for a different job? What expertise would you need to land this gig?

Answer: crossword construction

Chances are you'd be checking the hundreds of crossword puzzles submitted to the "Times" each year. For crossword constructors it is the height of success to have a puzzle published in the Sunday magazine section.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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