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FunTrivia Hobbies Mix: Vol 15 Trivia Quiz

A mix of 10 Hobbies questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

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

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
411,134

Updated
Nov 01 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
849

Last 3 plays: Gumby1967 (10/10), genoveva (9/10), Guest 73 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ejiao is a sought-after Chinese gelatin made from the hide of which domesticated equine? Don't tell Eeyore. Hint

horse

alpaca

pony

donkey

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is turmeric? Hint

A garment

A spice

A weapon

A drum

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Question 3 of 10

3. In a standard deck of playing cards, which of the following is *NOT* a suit? Hint

Stars

Hearts

Clubs

Diamonds

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Skip", "Reverse" and "Draw Two" are action cards in which card game invented by Merle Robbins? Hint

Rack-O

Rook

Uno

Flinch

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Question 5 of 10

5. I learned from playing trivia that a "Dagwood Dog" is an Aussie expression for a battered saveloy, but what is a saveloy? Hint

a doughnut

a potato

a sausage

a pickle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which among the following is the name of a brand of gin? Hint

Newfoundland Screech

Viru Valge

Tullamore Dew

Bombay Sapphire

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Question 7 of 10

7. What results if shredded cabbage is mixed with salt and left in a crock? Hint

Kale

Kimchee

Sauerkraut

Garbage

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what type of cuisine might you find the terms 'Tonka bean', 'Armagnac' and 'vichyssoise'? Hint

Italian

Spanish

Greek

French

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Question 9 of 10

9. Other than water, what is the most popular drink in the world? Hint

Cola

Coffee

Tea

Beer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which part of the dill plant is used for seasoning? Hint

seed only

both

leaves only

neither

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ejiao is a sought-after Chinese gelatin made from the hide of which domesticated equine? Don't tell Eeyore.

Answer: donkey

Ejiao is made from soaking and stewing the skin of donkeys. It has been prized in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine. The demand in China at the start of the 21st century outstripped supply, leading to an industry in African countries preparing donkey hides for export.

Many farmers reported the theft of their working donkeys, and several countries, such as Uganda, Botswana, and Niger, banned exports of donkey products.

Question by player Upstart3

2. What is turmeric?

Answer: A spice

Turmeric is derived from the root a plant related to ginger. It is often used in curry.

Question by player fungi316

3. In a standard deck of playing cards, which of the following is *NOT* a suit?

Answer: Stars

The fourth suit is spades. Clubs and spades are generally black in most decks while hearts and diamonds are red; in traditional 4 color decks, especially used in online poker, clubs are green, spades are black, diamonds are blue, and hearts are still red.

Question by player dim_dude

4. "Skip", "Reverse" and "Draw Two" are action cards in which card game invented by Merle Robbins?

Answer: Uno

"Uno" is a card shedding game invented by barber Merle Robbins in 1971 to resolve an argument he had had with his son over the rules of the card game "Crazy Eights". It is played with specially printed deck of 108 cards. The aim of the game is to be the first player to score 500 points which generally takes several rounds.

It was originally produced by International Games Inc which became part of the Mattel family of companies in 1992.

Question by player clevercatz

5. I learned from playing trivia that a "Dagwood Dog" is an Aussie expression for a battered saveloy, but what is a saveloy?

Answer: a sausage

A saveloy is a spicy pork sausage that is usually red in color. Battered saveloy are sold at fairs and other special events. It sounds much like the corn dog that is a staple at fairs and sporting events here in the U.S.

Question by player unterkircher

6. Which among the following is the name of a brand of gin?

Answer: Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Sapphire is a high-quality English gin distilled by the Bombay Spirits Company in Hampshire. Newfoundland Screech is a Canadian rum, Tullamore Dew is an Irish whisky and Vira Valge is a vodka from Estonia.

Question by player tiye

7. What results if shredded cabbage is mixed with salt and left in a crock?

Answer: Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut has been a staple of preserved food for centuries.

Question by player rooby2s

8. In what type of cuisine might you find the terms 'Tonka bean', 'Armagnac' and 'vichyssoise'?

Answer: French

French food is generally quite rich and sauces, cheeses and wine are a major part of the cuisine. Sauces developed in France, like b�chamel and veloute, are still common today. French cooking also tends to use more herbs than spices.

Many foods are named for the region in which it was developed or grown as in the case of wines.

Question by player lones78

9. Other than water, what is the most popular drink in the world?

Answer: Tea

Next to water, this drink is the second most consumed beverage on the planet.The Chinese record its use as a drink as early as 1000BC. It was imported into Europe in the 16th century by the Portuguese.

Question by player annetto

10. Which part of the dill plant is used for seasoning?

Answer: both

Though dill can be used to flavor many other foods, cucumbers are at the top of my list. I have yet to meet a pickle I didn't like!

Question by player mlcmlc

Source: Author FTBot

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