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Quiz about Aristotles Elements  4 Water
Quiz about Aristotles Elements  4 Water

Aristotle's Elements - 4: Water Quiz


Welcome to the final quiz in my series on the elements of the ancient world: earth, air, fire and water. In this quiz every question or answer contains the word "water". Grab your swimming gear and snorkel, and let's go!

A multiple-choice quiz by Quizaddict1. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Quizaddict1
Time
4 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
403,499
Updated
Dec 03 21
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10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which novel do the characters Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig and Blackberry appear? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. For what product is the city of Waterford in south east Ireland renowned? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From which song do these lyrics come - "When you're down and out, when you're on the street; When evening falls so hard I will comfort you"?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Aqua regia, or royal water, was given that name because of its ability to dissolve gold and platinum. It is a mixture of hydrochloric acid and which other substance? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which romantic fantasy drama won the Best Film Academy Award at the March 2018 ceremony? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The highest waterfall in Europe at 860 metres is called Vinnufossen. In which country is it located? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. On which lake in the Lake District did Donald Campbell break the world water speed record four times between 1956 and 1959? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. By what misleading name is the aquatic vegetable Eleocharis dulcis known? It is a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actor's first television appearance at the age of 14 as William Brown in the series "Just William" was the prelude to a long career in film and television including roles in "The Sweeney" in the 1970s and "New Tricks" from 2003-2014? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What kind of creature is the water moccasin? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which novel do the characters Hazel, Fiver, Bigwig and Blackberry appear?

Answer: Watership Down

Written by Richard Adams and published in 1972, "Watership Down" follows the adventures of a group of rabbits. They are seeking a new home after Fiver has a vision of the destruction of their existing warren; after overcoming many dangers they are able to establish their new home at Watership Down.

In many ways the story is an allegory of human struggle and indeed the rabbits have their own language, traditions and culture. The book was followed in 1978 by an animated film whose soundtrack included Art Garfunkel's "Bright Eyes".
2. For what product is the city of Waterford in south east Ireland renowned?

Answer: Crystal ware

The origins of Waterford Crystal go back to the eighteenth century. The companies making it have had a chequered history with there being many changes of ownership. Until 2009 it was a subsidiary of the Wedgwood company.

The high reputation of the crystal ware has led to Waterford crystal being used to build chandeliers at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, and Waterford Crystal was also used to build the Times Square, New York, New Year Crystal Ball. It has also been used to create sports trophies for prestigious events such as three Formula One races.
3. From which song do these lyrics come - "When you're down and out, when you're on the street; When evening falls so hard I will comfort you"?

Answer: Bridge over Troubled Water

Featured on their wonderful 1970 album of the same name, "Bridge over Troubled Water" was written by Paul Simon and sung mainly by Art Garfunkel with Simon harmonising in the final verse. Its haunting melody and uplifting lyrics offer encouragement and support to anyone who is feeling sad or lonely. The message is simple - I am here for you, no matter what. It is supported by a beautiful arrangement which builds to a memorable climax.

The single went to number one in the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK charts and the charts of Canada, France and New Zealand.

The quality of both melody and lyrics has attracted many other renowned artistes, including Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to record cover versions. In 2017 it was recorded as a charity single for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in London and again went to number one in the UK charts.
4. Aqua regia, or royal water, was given that name because of its ability to dissolve gold and platinum. It is a mixture of hydrochloric acid and which other substance?

Answer: Nitric Acid

Aqua regia is a highly volatile mix of hydrochloric and nitric acids which when mixed releases the yellow gas nitrosyl chloride and chlorine gas. It is a highly reactive, corrosive and toxic mixture.

The first reference to aqua regia goes back to the ninth century and it was a substance well known to medieval alchemists, who of course had the ambition to find a way of turning base metals into gold. Nowadays its most common use is in refining gold to reach high levels of purity.
5. Which romantic fantasy drama won the Best Film Academy Award at the March 2018 ceremony?

Answer: The Shape of Water

Directed by Guillermo del Toro, who also won the Best Director Oscar, "The Shape of Water" received no less than 13 award nominations and four Oscars.

The film tells the story of Elisa Esposito, a cleaner in a secret laboratory operated by the US government in Maryland. Elisa, who was abandoned as a child, is mute and lives a very routine life until she discovers in the laboratory a humanoid amphibian who has been found in a river in South America. The story tells of the growing relationship between the two and Elisa's attempts to free the creature. No spoilers here so no revelation on how the story ends!
6. The highest waterfall in Europe at 860 metres is called Vinnufossen. In which country is it located?

Answer: Norway

Situated on the river Vinnu, the falls are the sixth highest in the world. They are 119 metres lower than the Angel Falls in Venezuela, which are the highest of all.
7. On which lake in the Lake District did Donald Campbell break the world water speed record four times between 1956 and 1959?

Answer: Coniston Water

Coniston Water is only five miles long so it was quite an achievement for Donald Campbell to reach 260.35 miles per hour on his final successful run in May 1959. He went on to break the record again, reaching 276.33 mph in December 1964, but that run took place on Lake Dumbleyung in Western Australia.

In 1967 Campbell, whose father Malcolm had also held the world water speed record, went back to Coniston to try to reach 300 mph but was killed when, on the second leg of his attempt, the "Bluebird" lost stability and somersaulted at high speed.
8. By what misleading name is the aquatic vegetable Eleocharis dulcis known? It is a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine.

Answer: Water chestnut

The name is misleading because the water chestnut is not a nut, but a type of vegetable which grows in marshland and produces edible corms. They are found in many parts of Asia as well as in Africa, Australia and islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The water chestnut has a high carbohydrate content but very little fat and the flesh remains crisp even when cooked. It is often eaten raw as well as cooked in dishes in Chinese cuisine.
9. Which actor's first television appearance at the age of 14 as William Brown in the series "Just William" was the prelude to a long career in film and television including roles in "The Sweeney" in the 1970s and "New Tricks" from 2003-2014?

Answer: Dennis Waterman

Best known for his television acting appearances, Dennis Waterman has also appeared in almost thirty feature films. He also sang the theme songs for two of the series in which he appeared, with "I Could Be So Good For You", the theme song to "Minder", in which he starred with George Cole, reaching the UK top ten in 1980.

His life has not been without controversy. Married four times, his marriage to Rula Lenska ended amid allegations that he had behaved violently towards her.
10. What kind of creature is the water moccasin?

Answer: Snake

Native to the south eastern states of the USA, the water moccasin is a member of the pit viper family and is also known by various other names including "cottonmouth". It is found both in the water and on land, usually close to water courses, and it inhabits the southern and eastern states from Texas to Virginia.

Although it has a dangerous bite, the water moccasin does not usually attack humans unless it feels threatened by their actions.
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