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Quiz about Watchamacallits and Thingamyjigs
Quiz about Watchamacallits and Thingamyjigs

Watchamacallits and Thingamyjigs! Quiz


Here is a mixed quiz about a variety of objects whose names you may or may not know. Just look at the photo and choose the correct name among the four options offered.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
2 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
363,576
Updated
Aug 16 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
5598
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Qmel (9/10), Inquizition (9/10), Guest 216 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Can you tell which of these options is the name for the object depicted? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the proper term for this lace furniture protector often found lying beneath vases, urns and other decorative items? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these is the name for the all-encompassing article of clothing depicted in this image? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. While you may have seen one of these seats, what are they properly called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following words best describes the silver article seen in this photo? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In this image showing a statue of Poseidon, what is the name of the article that he is holding? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following words is used for this type of neckwear often worn in the American west? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following "k" words is the name of the wavy bladed weapon depicted in this photo? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. For many years, having one of these items was a must, if you were trying to do upper level math. Can you tell me what this object is? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Often filled with soup, what is the name of this type of serving dish? Hint



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Oct 27 2024 : Qmel: 9/10
Oct 18 2024 : Inquizition: 9/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 216: 6/10
Oct 11 2024 : Jane57: 9/10
Oct 07 2024 : Maybeline5: 10/10
Sep 21 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Sep 14 2024 : Guest 162: 6/10
Sep 13 2024 : Kiwikaz: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Can you tell which of these options is the name for the object depicted?

Answer: Hookah

A hookah is a type of water pipe that has been used for centuries to smoke special tobaccos, hashish and opium. Using a hookah is usually a group activity with everyone using the same mouthpiece. Hookah cafes are popular all over the world, but have their origins in the Middle-East and parts of southern Asia.
2. What is the proper term for this lace furniture protector often found lying beneath vases, urns and other decorative items?

Answer: Doily

A doily is a small decorative mat usually made of cotton or linen thread. They are used to protect furniture as well as for decorative purposes. The name comes from a London draper named 'Doiley'.
3. Which of these is the name for the all-encompassing article of clothing depicted in this image?

Answer: Burqa

The burqa, or chadri, is an all-enveloping outer garment worn by female population in Islamic countries. There are many different varieties of this garment which vary by geographic region. The main reason for wearing this garment is modesty. It is thought that a female should not show her beauty to any man that is not her father, husband, or other male relative.
4. While you may have seen one of these seats, what are they properly called?

Answer: Fainting couch

Popular amongst 19th century women, the fainting couch has a back that wraps around only part of the couch and a seat that is raised at one end. Some fancier houses would even have "fainting rooms", that were equipped with multiple fainting couches, ready and waiting for the women of the house and their visitors to use.

It has been suggested that these rooms came about during the period when corsets were in common use, and that lacing the garments too tight caused the wearer to faint.
5. Which of the following words best describes the silver article seen in this photo?

Answer: Samovar

A samovar is a type of container used to heat and/or boil water and is often used to make tea. They are very popular in areas of Russia, eastern Europe, and parts of the Middle East. They can be very elaborate in appearance but are actually very simple appliances.

They usually use coal or charcoal to heat the water, which boils around the tea leaves. Communal tea drinking using a samovar is a very popular activity in these regions.
6. In this image showing a statue of Poseidon, what is the name of the article that he is holding?

Answer: Trident

The Greek/Roman gods Poseidon and Neptune are usually depicted as carrying a long three-pronged weapon known as a trident. This weapon was used in combat and for fishing. The term 'trident' comes from Latin and means 'three teeth'.
7. Which of the following words is used for this type of neckwear often worn in the American west?

Answer: Bolo

Sometimes called a shoestring tie, the bolo tie is a popular accoutrement in western or cowboy style clothing. It usually consists of a braided leather cord with decorative metal tips called aglets. Semi-precious stones such as turquoise and agate are used to make the slide.
8. Which of the following "k" words is the name of the wavy bladed weapon depicted in this photo?

Answer: Kris

This is an image of an Indonesian kris. These weapons are often meticulously carved. It is thought to be more than a weapon and is believed to have magical powers that help protect its owner. They are worn as an indicator of social status and as an indicator of heroism on behalf of the wearer. Kris have been used for over 2,000 years in both Indonesia and other parts of southeastern Asia.
9. For many years, having one of these items was a must, if you were trying to do upper level math. Can you tell me what this object is?

Answer: Slide rule

The simple piece of equipment is known as a slide rule and is used for multiplication and division, as well as logarithms and trigonometry. Although it looks somewhat like a regular ruler, it is usually not used for drawing straight lines nor for measuring length. It is a simple mechanical analog computer and was a must in many fields such as early aviation, engineering, and finance.
10. Often filled with soup, what is the name of this type of serving dish?

Answer: Tureen

A tureen is a deep, covered serving dish, usually used for serving soups and stews. As these were one of the first serving dishes brought to the table, they were often very ornate and highly decorated. A tureen has a cover and handles so that it may be carried without the holder being burned.

A similar type serving dish is the sauciere, which is used for sauces and gravies. While similar in appearance the sauciere is simply a small tureen.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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