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'K' is for.... Trivia Quiz

Onto part 11 of this quiz and almost half-way through. I give you a scenario involving a word beginning with 'K' and you guess the answer. As simple as a wimple. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kristian88

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,584

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. I took a trip to Ireland as part of my research for my job. I stayed at a hotel and one day, whilst out in the garden, I saw a 'kerry blue'. What had I seen? Hint

Dog

Shrew

Butterfly

Cat

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whilst I was in India, I was wandering around half-naked, for no particular reason, when I came across some local workmen building an enclosure. I asked what they were building and they said it was a 'kheda'. What wild animals did they intend to catch and keep in it? Hint

Elephants

Oxen

Tigers

Horses

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Question 3 of 10

3. On a visit to any museum, I always have a morbid obsession to see the torture and punishment section. This one museum in particular that I went to had a 'knout'. What was it and where was it from? Hint

Noose - Spain

Cat-o'-nine-tails - Denmark

Whip - Russia

Iron lung - England

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Question 4 of 10

4. One quiet night I was reading a book in bed and came across the word 'kraken'. What was the subject of the book? Hint

Roman gods

Russian folklore

Egyptian goddesses

Scandinavian mythology

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Question 5 of 10

5. Whilst I was at my local museum looking at the various exhibits, I came across a 'kris', which happens to be my name, so I took great interest in the item. What was it? Hint

Manx Shield

Persian Spear

Icelandic Harpoon

Malay Dagger

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Question 6 of 10

6. On another of my many holidays I thought I would go and have a look at the 'kaaba'. In which country was I? Hint

Saudi Arabia

Australia

Kenya

India

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Question 7 of 10

7. I don't think my bank manager will be happy, but I was on yet another holiday, staying with a native family. When it came to eating time, the mother would shout 'kai', for everyone to gather....'kai' meaning food. Where was I? Hint

South Africa

Mongolia

Hawaii

New Zealand

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chatting to a man whilst waiting for a train to the airport, we were talking about our professions. He told me he was a 'kapellmeister'. What did he probably do for a living? Hint

Navy aircraft carrier pilot

Teacher of Germanic languages

Head chef in Austrian restaurant

Conductor of an orchestra

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whilst staying with my Scottish friends, not so long ago, I was treated to the culinary delights of Scotland such as haggis. They also served me some 'kebbock', which I quite liked actually. What the heck had I eaten? Hint

Cheese

Chocolate

Sheep's intestines

Cabbage

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whilst I was in Asia looking for the Yeti, I came across a group of people using a knife called a 'kukri'. what was the profession of these people? Hint

Soldiers

Wood Carvers

Fishermen

Knife throwing circus performers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I took a trip to Ireland as part of my research for my job. I stayed at a hotel and one day, whilst out in the garden, I saw a 'kerry blue'. What had I seen?

Answer: Dog

The kerry blue is a kind of Irish terrier as it originates from Kerry in Ireland.

Answer: Elephants

A kheda is an enclosure for wild elephants.

3. On a visit to any museum, I always have a morbid obsession to see the torture and punishment section. This one museum in particular that I went to had a 'knout'. What was it and where was it from?

Answer: Whip - Russia

A 'knout' is a Russian whip formerly used in the punishment of criminals. The word comes from the Anglicised version of the Russian 'knut'.

4. One quiet night I was reading a book in bed and came across the word 'kraken'. What was the subject of the book?

Answer: Scandinavian mythology

The kraken was a fabled Scandinavian sea-monster. A number of movies set in other mythological worlds have included a kraken for effect - they're pretty impressive!

5. Whilst I was at my local museum looking at the various exhibits, I came across a 'kris', which happens to be my name, so I took great interest in the item. What was it?

Answer: Malay Dagger

It is a Malay dagger with a wavy blade, mainly used for ceremonial purposes.

6. On another of my many holidays I thought I would go and have a look at the 'kaaba'. In which country was I?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

The Kaaba (or Caaba) is the shrine in Mecca that contains the sacred black stone. The Arab word for it is 'Ka'bah'.

Answer: New Zealand

'Kai' is Maori for food.

8. Chatting to a man whilst waiting for a train to the airport, we were talking about our professions. He told me he was a 'kapellmeister'. What did he probably do for a living?

Answer: Conductor of an orchestra

A kapellmeister can be an orchestral conductor or the leader of a choir. In more modern times this name might also refer to the first violin player, who is also a musical leader.

Answer: Cheese

The word orginates from the Gaelic 'cabag'. It can be spelt 'kebbock' or 'kebbuck'.

10. Whilst I was in Asia looking for the Yeti, I came across a group of people using a knife called a 'kukri'. what was the profession of these people?

Answer: Soldiers

A kukri is a knife that is broadly curved and used by the fighting men of the Gurkhas.

Source: Author kristian88

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