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A Common Bond Quiz

A quiz like this is commonly called a Common Bond Quiz. The first nine questions deal with all sorts of eclectic information. At first, the answers seem unconnected; you will need to figure out the connection in order to answer Question 10. Good luck!

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

Author
JepRD

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
414,207

Updated
Nov 16 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
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Question 1 of 10

1. The 1896 French film "Le Manoir du Diablo" is considered the first movie of what popular genre? Hint

Horror

Comedy

Documentary

Musical

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Question 2 of 10

2. A recording of Frank Sinatra singing a birthday song to Ringo Starr's wife was the first record in the catalogue of which music company label? Hint

Parlophone

Decca

Columbia Records

Apple Records

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Question 3 of 10

3. In poetry, what do you call a 5-line verse that is centered on the page and has a 1/2/3/4/1 syllabic pattern? Hint

fivesquare

lanterne

Basquiat

lowku

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which L Word played a major part in one of songwriter Warren Zevon's biggest hits? Hint

Locust

Lettuce

Lycanthropy

Longitude

5. In one of his imaginative short stories, published in 2006, Neil Gaiman writes of all 12 months of the year gathered around a campfire -- eating sausages, drinking apple cider and swapping stories. It is called "_______ in the Chair". Hint

Calendar

October

January

Slouching

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Veil Nebula is a multicolored cloud blossoming around a star that perhaps exploded some 10,000 years ago. Because of its peculiar shape, the nebula at the west end of the vast formation is known as what? Hint

Treble Clef

Question Mark

Witch's Broom

Double Helix

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Question 7 of 10

7. This 1991 TV series was set in, and named for, a fictional town full of supernatural characters and weird goings-on. "Gremlins" director Joe Dante chipped in as creative consultant. Name the town: ______, Indiana. Hint

Eerie

Indianapolis

Fairmount

Gary

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Question 8 of 10

8. In biology, the exterior layer of cytoplasm enveloping an amoeba is known as __________ . Hint

ectoplasm

a shell

the husk

the roof

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the 2014 comedy starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron about a couple who live in a home next door to a fraternity house? Hint

Egalite, Fraternity

Animous House

Neighbors

Fratboys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Put all the answers of the nine previous questions together and what annual special occasion are you reminded of?

Answer: (A scary proposition. One word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1896 French film "Le Manoir du Diablo" is considered the first movie of what popular genre?

Answer: Horror

Directed by George Melies, the black-and-white silent movie depicts encounters between the Devil and a sword-wielding cavalier. The film was thought to be lost or destroyed until 1988, when a print was discovered in New Zealand's film archive.

2. A recording of Frank Sinatra singing a birthday song to Ringo Starr's wife was the first record in the catalogue of which music company label?

Answer: Apple Records

Sung to the tune of "The Lady Is a Tramp," the birthday record was presented to Maureen Starkey when she turned 22. Lyrics include: "She married Ringo / And she could have had Paul/ That's why the lady is a champ." You can find a copy of the rare recording on YouTube.

3. In poetry, what do you call a 5-line verse that is centered on the page and has a 1/2/3/4/1 syllabic pattern?

Answer: lanterne

This particular type of concrete poetry --verse that also relies on visual presentation -- is named a lanterne (or laturne) because its shape on the page resembles a Japanese lantern. Example:
In
The dark
A lanterne
Is a dreamer's
Light

4. Which L Word played a major part in one of songwriter Warren Zevon's biggest hits?

Answer: Lycanthropy

Lycanthropy is the belief that a human can shapeshift into some form of wolfperson. Zevon's song "Werewolves of London" was a hit -- if not a monster success -- in 1978. He also wrote "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", made famous by Linda Ronstadt and another catchy tune, "Lawyers, Guns and Money".

Answer: October

Born in England, Gaiman specializes in supernatural and fantasy storytelling. He has written graphic novels, comic books, mythic tales and children's stories. He is creator of the TV series "Good Omens" and "The Sandman". And he wrote episodes for "Doctor Who".

Answer: Witch's Broom

In scientific terms, the Witch's Broom Nebula is known as NGC 6960. According to the NASA website, "The rampaging gas gains its colors by impacting and exciting existing nearby gas." The larger Veil Nebula was discovered in 1784 by William Herschel.

Answer: Eerie

"Eerie, Indiana" debuted on NBC and starred Omri Katz as Marshall Teller and Justin Shenkarow as Simon Holmes. The show had some critical success but was cancelled after a total of 19 episodes were produced.

8. In biology, the exterior layer of cytoplasm enveloping an amoeba is known as __________ .

Answer: ectoplasm

The ectoplasm which encases some types of cells is viscous and often teeming with filaments. The term is also used by paranormal theorists to describe eructations by spirits trying to connect with living beings. In the movie "Ghostbusters", it's also called slime.

9. What is the name of the 2014 comedy starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron about a couple who live in a home next door to a fraternity house?

Answer: Neighbors

Rose Byrne, Dave Franco and Lisa Kudrow also star in the movie. Andy Samberg makes a cameo appearance as a member of Delta Psi Beta.

10. Put all the answers of the nine previous questions together and what annual special occasion are you reminded of?

Answer: Halloween

In America, the Halloween holiday is a night of (1) HORROR. It's a time for (2) APPLE bobbing, (3) carving a (3) LANTERN out of a pumpkin and celebrating mysterious beliefs -- through costumes -- such as (4) LYCANTHROPY. It is said that on the 31st of (5) OCTOBER each year, you can see a (6) WITCH'S BROOM flying against the moonlight and other (7) EERIE occurrences, such as the spraying of (8) ECTOPLASM by supernatural beings -- as children visit their(9) NEIGHBORS to demand at every door: "Trick or Treat".

Source: Author JepRD

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