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Quiz about Trivia Master Class

Trivia Master Class Trivia Quiz


If intellectual, erudite, well read, perceptive or just plain smart describes you, then this is the quiz for you. Remember it's master level, so no easy questions. Take your time and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fiachra. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Fiachra
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
156,502
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
879
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Question 1 of 10
1. A young boy shouted 'Pandours! Pandours!', to the villagers. What had he seen? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "You fear a rearmouse?", asked the innkeeper incredulously. Which of these mammals do you fear? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Would you hug your beloved if s/he gave you a lasque?


Question 4 of 10
4. The chapters of the Qu'ran have a special name. Which of these is correct? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What might you measure using a "hoppus foot"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. With what ancient country would you associate the Kingdom of Ossory? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The year is 1901. In which US city was the Temple of Music in the news? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Would Madam care for a pelerine?", enquired the thoughtful hostess. What was on offer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which of these cities did 'The Goddess of Democracy' appear in 1989? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who burned Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh) in 1758? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A young boy shouted 'Pandours! Pandours!', to the villagers. What had he seen?

Answer: Soldiers

Pandours were soldiers from the Hungarian region of Pandour. They fought in the Austrian army and were renowned for their brutality.
2. "You fear a rearmouse?", asked the innkeeper incredulously. Which of these mammals do you fear?

Answer: Bat

This comes from Old English from 'hreran' to move and 'mus' a mouse.
3. Would you hug your beloved if s/he gave you a lasque?

Answer: Yes

A lasque is a flat thin diamond used by Indian jewellers, so I think a hug is appropriate.
4. The chapters of the Qu'ran have a special name. Which of these is correct?

Answer: Surah

The Qu'ran has 114 chapters which are each called a Surah. The plural of the word is Suwar or chapters.
5. What might you measure using a "hoppus foot"?

Answer: Timber

A hoppus measures the cubic capacity of round timber, where
1m cubed = 27.74 hoppus feet.
6. With what ancient country would you associate the Kingdom of Ossory?

Answer: Ireland

This area comprises most of modern County Kilkenny. It gets its name from Aengus Osrithe the first king who ruled in the first century AD.
7. The year is 1901. In which US city was the Temple of Music in the news?

Answer: Buffalo

President McKinley was assassinated in the Temple of Music. The Temple was 150 X 150 square feet and had a dome rising 180 feet from the floor. It had a seating capacity of 2,200.
8. "Would Madam care for a pelerine?", enquired the thoughtful hostess. What was on offer?

Answer: Cape

A pelerine is a short cape, frequently made from fur with points in front.
We get the word from French pelerine, meaning a pilgrim.
9. In which of these cities did 'The Goddess of Democracy' appear in 1989?

Answer: Beijing

It was a plaster statue erected by pro-democracy students in Tiananmen Square.
10. Who burned Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh) in 1758?

Answer: French

Fort Duquesne was a very important part of the chain of communications
what the French called 'La Belle Riviere'. The French successfully defended it twice and when finally having to retreat they burned it rather than allow the advancing English gain any advantage.
Source: Author Fiachra

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