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From a Jack to a King Trivia Quiz


Match either the Jack, Queen or King to the clue it fits with on the left.

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
404,796
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
10 / 10
Plays
964
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Mercury and May's band  
  Queen
2. Lifting device used primarily on vehicles  
  Jack
3. Seattle's county  
  Queen
4. "Snow White" and "Alice in Wonderland" villains  
  King
5. "Hawaii Five-O" actor  
  Queen
6. B.B., Rufus and Regina  
  Jack
7. Singer and actress born Dana Owens  
  King
8. Slang word meaning to steal  
  Jack
9. Chess piece that can be in check  
  King
10. Whitechapel serial killer  
  Jack





Select each answer

1. Mercury and May's band
2. Lifting device used primarily on vehicles
3. Seattle's county
4. "Snow White" and "Alice in Wonderland" villains
5. "Hawaii Five-O" actor
6. B.B., Rufus and Regina
7. Singer and actress born Dana Owens
8. Slang word meaning to steal
9. Chess piece that can be in check
10. Whitechapel serial killer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Mercury and May's band

Answer: Queen

Queen is the name of a popular British rock band that formed in the 1970s. Its most famous members included Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. Their famous songs include "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions".
2. Lifting device used primarily on vehicles

Answer: Jack

A jack or a car jack is a mechanical lifting device that lifts and holds an item (usually a motor vehicle) up. This allows a person to check out the underside and perform whatever maintenance is necessary. Most commonly, a jack is used to lift a car to change a flat tire. Certain types of jacks are also used to lift a heavy item off the ground in order to make it easier to move.
3. Seattle's county

Answer: King

King County, Washington is by far and away the most populous county in the state. It is home to Seattle and its suburbs and contains about a third of the Evergreen State's population. It is also the economic hub of the state and is home to rock and grunge music cultures.
4. "Snow White" and "Alice in Wonderland" villains

Answer: Queen

In Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the main antagonist is the Evil Queen or Queen Grimhilde voiced by Lucille LaVerne. It is the Evil Queen, in the form of an old hag, that gives Snow White the poisoned apple.

In Disney's "Alice in Wonderland", the villain is the Queen of Hearts, voiced by Verna Felton. The Queen of Hearts mistakenly believes Alice has pranked her and orders her execution via beheading and yells "off with her head".
5. "Hawaii Five-O" actor

Answer: Jack

Jack Lord is an American actor best known for portraying Steve McGarrett on the original "Hawaii Five-O". McGarrett is best known for his catchphrase "Book 'em Danno".

In addition to playing Steve McGarrett, Lord also appeared in numerous television series and films including "Dr. No" and "Stoney Burke".
6. B.B., Rufus and Regina

Answer: King

B.B. King was a blues musician, nicknamed King of the Blues. He was born in Mississippi and worked on a cotton plantation until he learned the guitar and took an interest in gospel music at his church.

Rufus King was the U.S. Vice President under Franklin Pierce. He is the shortest-serving Vice President who was not elevated to the presidency as he died within 45 days of taking office. It has been alleged by both contemporaries and historians that King had a romantic affair with President James Buchanan.

Regina King is an American actress best known for her roles in "Watchmen", "Boyz n the Hood" and "If Beale Street Could Talk" for which she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
7. Singer and actress born Dana Owens

Answer: Queen

Queen Latifah was born Dana Owens in Newark, New Jersey. She is best known for her singing career and her debut album "All Hail the Queen". She is also an accomplished actress starring in the series "Living Single" and her Oscar-nominated performance in the movie musical "Chicago".
8. Slang word meaning to steal

Answer: Jack

To jack something means to steal it. It is a slang word that stems from a shortening of the word "hijack" which means to take something without permission and seize control of it. The word "carjack" also has the same origin.
9. Chess piece that can be in check

Answer: King

In chess, when the king is in check that means the king is in danger of being captured by the opponent. If there is no possible move in which the king can escape capture on the opponent's next turn, the king is said to be in checkmate and the opponent wins the match.
10. Whitechapel serial killer

Answer: Jack

Jack the Ripper is the name given to the infamous unidentified serial killer who plagued London's Whitechapel district in the late 19th century. The identity of Jack the Ripper is the subject of many theories with suspects ranging from doctors to members of royalty to law enforcement.

The killings have been the subject of countless books, films and television series, each typically proposing a theory on who the culprit was. Officially, there are five victims of Jack the Ripper but the actual number could be several dozens.
Source: Author Joepetz

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