Baptism by Fire Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fire + ___

The firefly, is also called a lightning bug or a glowworm. It is a nocturnal, soft-bodied beetle from the Lampyridae family with bioluminescent organs that produce light. It was felt that this lighting originally evolved as a warning signal to predators but, over time it was co-opted as a means of attracting a mate.

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Firebug is an informal name for a pyromaniac or arsonist. However, there is a difference between the two. Pyromania is an impulse disorder where the fire starter is lighting fires to either relieve built up tension or for some instant personal gratification. An arsonist, on the other hand, will light a fire for some personal gain, usually in the form of money.

Answer: Fire + ___

Firewall can have a couple of meanings. The most common of which is a computer software program or even hardware that can isolate another computer and prevent it from accessing your data. Alternatively, it can be a barrier (or wall) that is fireproofed to prevent the spread of fire.

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Firelight is, as the name implies, light from a fire, be that a campfire, matchhead or hearth.

Answer: Greek Gods Linked to Fire

Helios, in Greek mythology, is the personification of the sun. He is also the guardian of oaths and the god of sight. In art, he is often depicted riding a horse drawn chariot and bearing a solar crown on his head.

Answer: Greek Gods Linked to Fire

Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths and volcanoes. By extension, he is also the god of artisans, carpenters, craftsmen, metallurgy, metalworking and sculpture. There are varying stories as to his parentage, some that indicate he is the son of Zeus and Hera while others claim that he is Hera's parthenogenous offspring - produced asexually.

Answer: Greek Gods Linked to Fire

Hestia is the first born child of Cronus and Rhea and is one of the Twelve Olympians. In Greek myth, she is the virgin goddess of the hearth and their fires. She was the first of Cronus' children to be swallowed by their father but was rescued by Zeus, who forced Cronus to disgorge the children that he'd eaten.

Answer: Greek Gods Linked to Fire

Prometheus is one of the Titans in Greek mythology. A god of fire, he is best known for stealing the fire from the gods and passing it onto humanity. This angered Zeus who responded by chaining Prometheus to a large rock and then sending an eagle to eat his liver. As Prometheus' liver was immortal, it grew back overnight and the eagle was sent back again the following day.

Answer: Dragons

Wyverns are mythical creatures that resemble dragons. They have two legs, wings, a longish slender body with a pointed tail that is said to have a venomous tip. Legend has it that they keep a silent watch over the rooftops of the city of Leicester in England.

Answer: Dragons

A drake is one who has the power of a snake and a dragon. Most literature has a drake with four legs, rather than two, and wingless.

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Lindworm, also spelled as Lindwyrm, is a serpent shaped mythical creature from the Central, Northern and Western parts of Europe, that is often called a Germanic dragon. Legends dictate that anything that lies under a lindworm will grow in size, which tends to follow the tales that indicate that dragons who sleep on their treasure will see their treasures grow.

Answer: Dragons

Tarragon... this was tough. Yes, it is a herb from the sunflower family but the English spelling is a corruption of the French word estragon which means "little dragon". Some beliefs are that the word was chosen because the roots of the plant were coiled like those of a serpent, others believe that it came about because of a myth that the use of tarragon was a good way to deal with bites from venomous snakes.

Answer: Hit Song "Fire"

Arthur Brown is the songwriter and the lead singer of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown who released the song "Fire" from their debut, self-titled, album in 1968. A number one hit in the UK and Canada, it reached number two on Billboard's Hot 100 in the USA.

In the fifty odd years between the release of their first album (1968) and their last, "Gypsy Voodoo" (2019), they released six albums but, "Fire" would remain their sole hit song.

Answer: Hit Song "Fire"

For the English rock band Kasabian, the song "Fire" was the lead single from their third studio album "West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum" released in 2009. The single reached number three on the UK Singles' chart. Whilst the single would enjoy further success, being used as the theme song by the English Premier League (soccer), the album would top the UK Album charts, be shortlisted for the Mercury Award, was named Best Album at the 2009 Q Awards and propelled the band to win Best Band at the 2010 Brit Awards.

Answer: Hit Song "Fire"

The Prodigy is an English electronic dance band that emerged from the underground rave scene in the early 1990s. They released "Fire" in 1992, promoting their debut album "Experience", while sampling the line "I am the god of Hell fire, and I bring you (fire)" from Arthur Brown's 1968 hit song of the same name.

The band seemed to have an affinity with fire as the singles "Firestarter", which was a massive hit for them, and "Spitfire", would follow in 1996 and 2005 respectively.

Answer: Hit Song "Fire"

The Pointer Sisters' version of "Fire" is a cover that was released in 1978. It topped the charts in six countries across the globe and reached number two on Billboard's Hot 100 in the USA. The song was originally written by Bruce Springsteen, who wanted Elvis Presley to release it. He produced a demo and forwarded it to the "King", but Presley passed away before he received it.