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Manias Trivia Quiz

Do you know what all those 'mania'words mean? Maybe you are not a 'hellenomaniac' and don't want to call kleptomania by any other name than plain English, stealing. If, however, you are a logophile, then this is something for you.

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

Author
flem-ish

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,722

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2211

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What do you have an abnormal interest in if you suffer from BIBLIOmania?

Answer: (Five letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What do you compulsively like to give when you suffer from DOROmania? Hint

presents

jewels

advice

lectures

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Question 3 of 10

3. OIKOmaniacs like to stay at ____

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. GALLOmaniacs are in love with anything from ______

Answer: (European country)

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Question 5 of 10

5. TEUTONOmaniacs take an obsessive interest in anything from _______

Answer: (European country)

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Question 6 of 10

6. PYROmaniacs enjoy setting things on ____

Answer: (Earth, wind, water and ____)

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Question 7 of 10

7. GYMNOmaniacs like to see people in the N___

Answer: (Answer consists of 4 letters: N + 3 more.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you are a DIPSOmaniac you probably need help from A_________ Anonymous

Answer: (Answer consists of ten letters : A + nine more.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. MELOmaniacs have an excessive passion for _____

Answer: (5 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. ORNITHOmaniacs have an excessive interest for _____

Answer: (5 letters .)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do you have an abnormal interest in if you suffer from BIBLIOmania?

Answer: books

Some of those people can be found at the Book Corner in Fun Trivia.

2. What do you compulsively like to give when you suffer from DOROmania?

Answer: presents

It may be a good idea to befriend a DOROmaniac.- DorAmania is the abnormal interest in fur. More on manias at www.wordexplorations.com (a paysite).

3. OIKOmaniacs like to stay at ____

Answer: home

And suffer from severe homesickness when away.

4. GALLOmaniacs are in love with anything from ______

Answer: France

Gaul was the Latin name for France.

5. TEUTONOmaniacs take an obsessive interest in anything from _______

Answer: Germany

Romans called a tribe living near the mouth of the Elbe River "Teutoni".

6. PYROmaniacs enjoy setting things on ____

Answer: fire

"Pyro" is Greek for fire.

7. GYMNOmaniacs like to see people in the N___

Answer: nude

Some say the Web is full of them.

8. If you are a DIPSOmaniac you probably need help from A_________ Anonymous

Answer: Alcoholics

The Greek word "dipsa" means thirst.

9. MELOmaniacs have an excessive passion for _____

Answer: music

The Greek word "melos" refers to a part of a song.

10. ORNITHOmaniacs have an excessive interest for _____

Answer: birds

Just wondering if you have to call a guy with an excessive interest for girls an ornithomaniac or a birdomaniac.

Source: Author flem-ish

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