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Everything in Thirds Trivia Quiz

Consider this quiz the "third degree" about thirds. Everything in thirds from the middle-ages to baseball.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncterp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
413,670

Updated
Sep 18 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
268

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What American rock band released its third studio album, entitled "Third" in 1971? Hint

Journey

James Gang

The Doobie Brothers

Santana

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the Middle Ages, society was divided into three groups or estates. Today there are four estates. Which of the following represented the third estate? Hint

clergy

bourgeoisie

nobility

gentry

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Question 3 of 10

3. In photography, the "rule of thirds" is a guideline that divides an image into thirds using two vertical and two horizontal lines.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Considered one of the greatest movies of all time, what 1949 British film featured Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Trevor Howard? Hint

The Third Person

The Third Train

The Third Man

The Third House on Elm Street

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the UK, what are thirds? Hint

damaged goods

a third of a pint

a meal course

a card game

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the international best-selling author of the "THIRDS" book series? Hint

Carolyn Brown

Charlie Cochet

Penelope Douglas

Robin Carr

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Diatonic thirds" are crucial in the playing of what musical instrument? Hint

cello

violin

guitar

drums

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Question 8 of 10

8. Third degree burns are usually painless.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Third base is called what in baseball? Hint

in scoring it's position #3

the hot corner

the short corner

the rough corner

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" which monument is it that Ray Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) builds over and over again? Hint

Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

El Morro National Monument

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What American rock band released its third studio album, entitled "Third" in 1971?

Answer: James Gang

The James Gang formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966 and broke up in 1977, although there have been several reincarnations since. The band's best single was probably 1971's "Walk Away".

2. In the Middle Ages, society was divided into three groups or estates. Today there are four estates. Which of the following represented the third estate?

Answer: bourgeoisie

The bourgeoisie and peasants represented the third estate. Under the French system, the "Estates of the Realm", the clergy were the first estate, followed by the nobles. Today we include the press as a fourth estate.

3. In photography, the "rule of thirds" is a guideline that divides an image into thirds using two vertical and two horizontal lines.

Answer: True

True. The rule says that by putting the most important images either at the intersecting lines or on them creates a more balanced photo. One of the main reasons for using the rule of thirds is to keep photographers from putting an image in the center of a photograph.

4. Considered one of the greatest movies of all time, what 1949 British film featured Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Trevor Howard?

Answer: The Third Man

"The Third Man" takes place in post-war Vienna. It was directed by Sir Carol Reed, who also directed "Oliver". Vienna's sewers are featured in a number of scenes in film. The Vienna Police actually have a "special unit" that patrols the sewers, as they are excellent hiding places for criminals and their contraband.

5. In the UK, what are thirds?

Answer: damaged goods

In the UK, thirds are faulty goods or damaged goods, worse than seconds.

6. Who is the international best-selling author of the "THIRDS" book series?

Answer: Charlie Cochet

Charlie Cochet was born in Cuba, but was raised in the U.S. She lives in Florida with her two dogs. She has a passion for classic rock.

7. "Diatonic thirds" are crucial in the playing of what musical instrument?

Answer: guitar

"Diatonic thirds", also called intervals. Any two notes can form an interval. Thirds are frequently used by R&B, rock, country and blues guitarists.

8. Third degree burns are usually painless.

Answer: True

True. Third degree burns are usually painless because the nerve endings have been destroyed. They can cause shock, infection and organ failure. They destroy every layer of skin.

9. Third base is called what in baseball?

Answer: the hot corner

Third base is called the "hot" corner because the third baseman is the infielder who is closest to the batter, and since the majority of batters swing from the right side, the third baseman gets the majority of hard-hit balls. He also the infielder who has the longest throw to first base.

10. In the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" which monument is it that Ray Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) builds over and over again?

Answer: Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower is in Wyoming and was the first United States national monument, established in 1906. Devils Tower is also known as Bear Lodge Butte. Kiowa and Lakota beliefs hold that a group of girls went out to play and were chased by several giant bears. To escape the bears, the girls climbed up a rock, and prayed to the Great Spirit to save them.

The Great Spirit answered their prayers by making the rock rise from the ground towards the heavens. The bears left deep claw marks in the sides. When the girls reached the heavens, they were turned into the stars of The Seven Sisters. (Pleiades in the constellation Taurus.)

Source: Author ncterp

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