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Quiz about Wise And Otherwise
Quiz about Wise And Otherwise

Wise And Otherwise Trivia Quiz


Here are some older sayings from all over the world. Have fun and don't always look for the one that makes the most sense.

A multiple-choice quiz by mauvaisesprit. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
11,952
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1965
Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (6/15), Guest 47 (9/15), Guest 216 (7/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. There's an old Latin saying that says 'The middle way is...' Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. There's an old Congolese saying that says 'Foolishness often ...' Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. There's an old Italian saying that says 'Never refuse a ...' Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. There's an old Maltese saying that says 'Doors are not opened ...' Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. 'Handsome is ... Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. 'When the house is built ...' Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. 'When the eyes are closed ...' Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. 'Many hands ....' Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. 'A girl's love is ..' Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. 'Three things cannot hide: ...' Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. 'Man is a pine tree, woman a ...' Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. 'Two boots ...' Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. 'Life can only be understood backwards, but ...' Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. 'Spare the rod ...'

Answer: (Four (or three) words)
Question 15 of 15
15. 'A bird in the hand is better than... '

Answer: (Four Words)

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Most Recent Scores
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 72: 6/15
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 47: 9/15
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 216: 7/15
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 104: 0/15
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 174: 12/15
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 73: 2/15
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 136: 6/15
Sep 22 2024 : frozennugget: 2/15
Sep 02 2024 : Guest 219: 0/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. There's an old Latin saying that says 'The middle way is...'

Answer: golden

2. There's an old Congolese saying that says 'Foolishness often ...'

Answer: precedes wisdom

3. There's an old Italian saying that says 'Never refuse a ...'

Answer: good offer

4. There's an old Maltese saying that says 'Doors are not opened ...'

Answer: without keys

5. 'Handsome is ...

Answer: as handsome does

6. 'When the house is built ...'

Answer: the carpenter is forgotten

7. 'When the eyes are closed ...'

Answer: the world is dark

8. 'Many hands ....'

Answer: make light work

9. 'A girl's love is ..'

Answer: water in a basket

10. 'Three things cannot hide: ...'

Answer: love, a mountain and a man on a camel

11. 'Man is a pine tree, woman a ...'

Answer: wisteria vine

12. 'Two boots ...'

Answer: make a pair

13. 'Life can only be understood backwards, but ...'

Answer: it must be lived forwards

This quote comes from the Danish philosopher, poet and theologian, Kierkegaard (1813-55).
14. 'Spare the rod ...'

Answer: and spoil the child

In Samuel Butler's satirical, anti-puritan poem 'Hudibras', this has nothing whatsoever to do with bringing up children. The child in question is none other than Eros ...!
15. 'A bird in the hand is better than... '

Answer: Two in the bush

Source: Author mauvaisesprit

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