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Quiz about Going for the Green
Quiz about Going for the Green

Going for the Green Trivia Quiz


Green: It's all around us, but do we really see it?

A multiple-choice quiz by bigdaddypanda. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
243,578
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
14670
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. A green gem is an emerald. What month has emerald for its birthstone? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What country is known as "The Emerald Isle"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The phrase "go for the green" is associated with what sport? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What children's show had a character called Mr. Green Jeans? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Green Bay Wisconsin is home to what NFL team? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1995 movie "The Big Green" was about a group of kids playing what sport? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The novel, and later a movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" was written by which author? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Besides envy, the color green is also associated with which of the following? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Tom Hanks starred in this 1999 movie. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which popular Christian singer was killed in a plane crash in 1982? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A green gem is an emerald. What month has emerald for its birthstone?

Answer: May

The emerald is rare and valuable. The name comes from the Old French 'esmeralde', which means 'green gemstone'. Emeralds were used and valued by the Egyptians as well as the Aztecs and Incans.
2. What country is known as "The Emerald Isle"?

Answer: Ireland

The name comes from its lush and fertile fields. The first humans to set foot in Ireland came from Scotland 8000BC. It was one of the last places in Europe to be settled by humans. The Celts reached Ireland around 300 BC. Because the Romans didn't reach Ireland, they escaped the 'darkness' of the Dark Ages.

Their preservation of language and culture helped the rest of Europe to recover. St. Brendan is reputed to have sailed to America from Ireland in the early 6th century, predating Columbus by nearly 1,000 years.
3. The phrase "go for the green" is associated with what sport?

Answer: Golf

The green is where the hole is. To hit for the green means to go for the whole thing. Going for the green also has a connection with money.
4. What children's show had a character called Mr. Green Jeans?

Answer: Captain Kangaroo

The series ran from 1955-1984. He was played by Hugh Brannum. He died in 1987.
5. Green Bay Wisconsin is home to what NFL team?

Answer: Packers

The Packers have a long and historic tradition. They are the only team that is publicly owned in the NFL. They began in 1919. The name comes from the industry of the town, meat packing. Vince Lombardi became their coach in 1959.
6. The 1995 movie "The Big Green" was about a group of kids playing what sport?

Answer: Soccer

This Disney vehicle has yet another group of misfits growing as a team and winning a championship. Steve Guttenberg starred as the sherriff who used to be a star himself.
7. The novel, and later a movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" was written by which author?

Answer: Fannie Flagg

The movie came out in 1991. The novel was nominated for a Pulitzer but did not win. Flagg, also a comedian, says she created the cafe and town before any other characters. The movie was nominated for two Oscars, for the screenplay and for Jessica Tandy's supporting role.
8. Besides envy, the color green is also associated with which of the following?

Answer: Luck

Anger and love are red while fear is usually black.
9. Tom Hanks starred in this 1999 movie.

Answer: The Green Mile

The movie is based on a book by Stephen King. The plot has death row guards dealing with the fact that a convict has a special gift. Though nominated for four Oscars, it did not win any.
10. Which popular Christian singer was killed in a plane crash in 1982?

Answer: Keith Green

Green's songs reflect the absolute thrill of finding Jesus. His music also challenged other believers. He began a ministry, Last Days Ministry, in East Texas. The crash also took the life of his three year old son Josiah, and his two year old daughter, Bethany.
Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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