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Blowing Up and Down Trivia Quiz

Start with the name of a wind and keep blowing off letters till you are down to two. Then add letters to form the name of another wind.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,487

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
644

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. German name for a trade wind

Answer: (One Word, 6 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Common food item on Italian menus

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Musical composition played by the United States military, particularly during funerals

Answer: (One Word, 4 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Suitable

Answer: (One Word, 3 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Preposition indicating location

Answer: (One Word, 2 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Skill

Answer: (One Word, 3 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Luminous object seen in the sky

Answer: (One Word, 4 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stringed musical instrument originating in India

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Afflictions or ordeals

Answer: (One Word, 6 letters, Plural)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cold, dry wind in France

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. German name for a trade wind

Answer: Passat

The trade winds were so named because they aided sailing trade vessels to cross the oceans.

In 1973, the German auto manufacturer, Volkswagen, launched a family car named the Passat.

2. Common food item on Italian menus

Answer: Pasta

Different varieties include spaghetti, lasagna, fusilli and penne.

3. Musical composition played by the United States military, particularly during funerals

Answer: Taps

The tune which is generally played on a bugle or trumpet is also known as "Butterfield's Lullaby".

4. Suitable

Answer: Apt

Apt is also a commonly used abbreviation for apartment.

5. Preposition indicating location

Answer: At

AT is the internet domain code of Austria.

6. Skill

Answer: Art

Art Island is one of the Belep Islands that form the French territory of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean.

7. Luminous object seen in the sky

Answer: Star

One of the best known nursery rhymes, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" was first published in a collection of poems titled "Rhymes for the Nursery" in London in 1806.

8. Stringed musical instrument originating in India

Answer: Sitar

The sitar has featured on popular songs like "Paint It, Black" by "The Rolling Stones" and "Norwegian Wood" by "The Beatles".

9. Afflictions or ordeals

Answer: Trials

The idiom 'trial by fire' denotes testing of a person's capabilities under pressure.

10. Cold, dry wind in France

Answer: Mistral

The mistral influences the climate of the region of Provence. Its name is derived from the word 'magistralis' meaning 'masterly'.

The French Navy also has several ships named Mistral.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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