The Great Wall of China Trivia Quiz

Answer: Vase

The words 'at first' indicate that the starting letters of the next four words, 'Vera and Susan embellish', will give the four letter answer - vase.

A vase, which comes from the Latin word 'vas' meaning 'vessel' can be used as a decoration alone, or to hold flowers. Antique vases from China are very popular with some collectors, as are modern reproductions. It is even possible to buy a jigsaw puzzle Chinese vase, which can apparently be used for flowers.

Answer: Plate

The word 'over' indicates an anagram. The letters in the word 'leapt' can be rearranged to make, amongst other things, the answer - plate.

Usually round, a plate is a flat dish from which food is eaten or served. The word comes from the Greek word 'platus' meaning flat. It has been known for newcomers to Australia to arrive with an empty plate when asked to 'bring a plate' to a social gathering; however the word can be used there to refer to a plate of food for a communal meal.

Answer: Jug

The word 'alternately' means that we need every other letter from the following words - 'glum Jo' i.e. G U J. The word 'returned' means that the letters should be read in reverse order giving the answer - jug.

The word is used for a large container for holding liquids. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, in Britain it will have a handle and a lip for pouring, while in America it will have a narrow mouth. The word is also used as a slang term for prison. As a verb, the word can be used to describe a method of cooking a hare or rabbit with red wine and juniper berries.

Answer: Teapot

The word 'turn' indicates an anagram. Rearranging the letters of the words 'tape to' gives the answer - teapot.

A teapot is a vessel with a handle, spout and lid used for brewing tea. The china pot should be warmed first, then boiling water poured onto the tea leaves which have been put into the pot; after a few minutes the hot beverage will be ready to be poured into a cup sitting on a saucer. Whether the milk is added before or afterwards is a matter of personal preference.

Answer: Tureen

The word headless indicates that the first letter is missing from the following word, 'cure', leaving 'ure'. Those letters need to be place in the middle of the word 'ten', giving the answer - tureen.

A tureen is a large covered bowl, typically used for serving soup. The word comes from an eighteenth century corruption of the French word 'terrine', meaning a large earthenware pot; that word comes from the Latin word 'terra' meaning 'earth'.

Answer: Saucer

The word 'moves' indicates an anagram. The letters in the words 'car use' can be rearranged to give the answer - saucer.

A saucer is a shallow dish usually placed under a cup to catch any drips. It comes through Middle English from the Old French word 'saussier(e)' meaning a sauce boat. A 'flying saucer' can be used to refer to an alien space ship.

Answer: Cup

Alternate letters from the word 'chump' give the answer - cup.

A cup is a drinking vessel with a handle, normally used with a saucer. The word comes to us through Old English, probably from the Latin word 'cupa' meaning a tub. The word is also used to describe a two-handled trophy, generally made from a precious metal, used as an award for a sporting achievement.

Answer: Bowl

The word 'around' indicates an anagram. The letters in the word 'bowl' can be rearranged to make the answer - bowl.

A bowl is a deep round dish. The word is also used to describe something which is concave, or, geographically, a natural basin. In North America the word is used to refer to a stadium or arena for public events. The word comes from the Old English 'bolle' or 'bolla' meaning a rounded object.

Answer: Dish

The word 'hold' indicates that the answer is hidden within the clue. In this case inside the word 'radishes' is the answer - dish.

A dish is a shallow container for cooking or serving food. It can also be used to refer to the food which has been prepared for part of a meal. The word comes from the Latin word 'discus' meaning a disc.

Answer: Mug

The word 'finally' shows that the last letters of the following three words, 'Tom, you long', will give the three letter answer - mug.

A mug is a large cup with a handle, used without a saucer. The word is also used informally for someone's face or to describe a gullible person in the UK or a thug in the USA. The word came into use in the sixteenth century and is thought to be Scandinavian in origin.