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Quiz about Pictorial Mixture
Quiz about Pictorial Mixture

Pictorial Mixture Trivia Quiz


Ten mixed questions with help provided by photographs.

A photo quiz by gme24. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
gme24
Time
2 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
377,090
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2573
Last 3 plays: Qcano (9/10), Jane57 (10/10), Guest 172 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which sport's name literally means "gentle way"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Engelbert Humperdinck opera was based on a fairy tale by the brothers Grimm? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. For what were the Amati family famous? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is your star sign if you were born on Christmas Day? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Of where was St Swithun bishop? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the collective noun for a group of whales? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What shape describes an area in the Pacific Ocean that is known for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. If you are to make devils-on-horseback, you will need bacon and what else? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the skunk in the animated film "Bambi"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the 1944 film "National Velvet", Velvet Brown wins the Grand National. What was the name of the horse that she was riding? Hint



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Oct 24 2024 : Qcano: 9/10
Oct 11 2024 : Jane57: 10/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 172: 10/10
Sep 18 2024 : Guest 12: 7/10
Sep 11 2024 : Guest 203: 7/10
Sep 10 2024 : Guest 140: 9/10
Sep 07 2024 : Guest 175: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which sport's name literally means "gentle way"?

Answer: Judo

Judo was created in Japan in 1882. Its founder was Dr. Jigoro Kano who studied the ancient forms of self-defense and created the new sport. Judo became an Olympic event during the 1964 games in Tokyo. Karate means "empty hand".
2. Which Engelbert Humperdinck opera was based on a fairy tale by the brothers Grimm?

Answer: Hansel and Gretel

The fairy tale opera "Hansel and Gretel" was written during the years 1881 and 1882. The idea came from Humperdinck's sister who was writing songs for a Christmas play. The opera was first performed in 1883, and was conducted by Richard Strauss. The other three options are fairy tales by Andersen.
3. For what were the Amati family famous?

Answer: Violin makers

The Amati was an Italian family that lived in Cremona during the 16th and 17th centuries. Andrea was the founder of a school for violin-making. His two sons Antonio and Girolamo continued the family tradition. Girolamo's son Nicolo is the most famous in the Amati family, and people like Stradivari learned the art of violin making from him. Nicolo's son Girolamo was the last violin maker in the family.
4. What is your star sign if you were born on Christmas Day?

Answer: Capricorn

Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign and covers the period 22 December to 20 January. It is ruled by the planet Saturn. Sagittarius is the ninth sign, Aquarius the eleventh and Aries the first.
5. Of where was St Swithun bishop?

Answer: Winchester

St Swithun (or Swithin) was a counselor to West Saxon King Egbert and advised the king on matters related to the church. He was enthroned as bishop of Winchester in 852 and died ten years later. He was buried, at his own request, outside the north wall of the church.
6. What is the collective noun for a group of whales?

Answer: Pod

Pod is the most prevalent, but whales can also exist in a school or a herd or a gam. Pod is the covering shell of peas.
7. What shape describes an area in the Pacific Ocean that is known for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

Answer: Ring

The ring of fire or circum-Pacific belt is a result of tectonic plates moving and colliding. The area is actually shaped as a horseshoe and encompasses the area between the Americas, Bering Strait, Japan, Philippines and Australia.
8. If you are to make devils-on-horseback, you will need bacon and what else?

Answer: Prunes

To make devils-on-horseback you will need prunes, bacon and optionally a filling for the prunes. Make sure to remove the stones from the prunes and stuff them with a soft cheese. Place a piece of bacon flat on a board and put a prune at one end. Wrap the bacon around the prune and secure it with a toothpick. Grill until the bacon is nicely cooked.
9. What was the name of the skunk in the animated film "Bambi"?

Answer: Flower

Flower is one of Bambi's friends. The film "Bambi" was released in 1942 and was based on the book "Bambi, a Life in the Woods" by Felix Salten.
10. In the 1944 film "National Velvet", Velvet Brown wins the Grand National. What was the name of the horse that she was riding?

Answer: Pie

In the film, Elizabeth Taylor plays the part of Velvet Brown who wins the horse Pie in a lottery. She is helped by ex-jockey Mi Taylor, played by Mickey Rooney, to train the horse and enter it in the Grand National. The film was based on the book by Enid Bagnold adapted for the screen by Theodore Reeves.
Source: Author gme24

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