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Any Spine? Trivia Quiz

Take the phrase "any spine" and start a chain of words.

A multiple-choice quiz by Anton. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Anton

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,346

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
497

Question 1 of 10

1. Remember the phrase "any spine" and drop a letter to reveal the surname of a famous puppeteer or a word that means a small area of trees and bushes.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Drop a letter from the previous answer and tell me the plural form of an old Finnish coin.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Drop a letter from the previous answer and give me a wading bird.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Drop a letter from the previous answer and state a kind of tree.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Drop a letter from the previous answer and give me a type of dessert.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Drop a letter from the previous answer and name a letter from the Hebrew alphabet.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Now add a letter from the previous answer and give me a mammal related to humans.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add another letter to reveal a type of fruit.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Add a letter again and tell me a type of musical drama.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Add one more letter and give me a flower named after a Greek god.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Remember the phrase "any spine" and drop a letter to reveal the surname of a famous puppeteer or a word that means a small area of trees and bushes.

Answer: Spinney

The name Caroll Spinney may not ring a bell to some of you, but his work sure will. He was the man behind Big Bird from the popular Children's show "Sesame Street".

2. Drop a letter from the previous answer and tell me the plural form of an old Finnish coin.

Answer: Pennis

In 1860, Finland developed its own money. The nation introduced the markka, which was equal to 100 pennis.

3. Drop a letter from the previous answer and give me a wading bird.

Answer: Snipe

Snipes can be found in much of the world. The Gallinago genus is the most abundant. In contrast, the Coenocorypha genus can only be found in or around New Zealand.

4. Drop a letter from the previous answer and state a kind of tree.

Answer: Pine

Pine trees are the most popular for Christmas trees. In addition to this, pine trees also have an artistic value. Both their needles and cones are used by many in arts and crafts.

5. Drop a letter from the previous answer and give me a type of dessert.

Answer: Pie

Pies are eaten worldwide. There are countless varieties which include apple, cherry, lemon meringue, and pumpkin.

6. Drop a letter from the previous answer and name a letter from the Hebrew alphabet.

Answer: Pe

The Hebrew alphabet was invented in the BC years. It consists of 22 letters.

7. Now add a letter from the previous answer and give me a mammal related to humans.

Answer: Ape

Apes are native to Africa and Asia. They can be found mostly in forest areas, but are not exclusive to there. Chimps have been found in savanna areas as well.

8. Add another letter to reveal a type of fruit.

Answer: Pear

Pears are a juicy fruit native to Europe, Africa, and also all the way into Asia. One variety of pear found in east Asia, the Nashi pear aka the Asian pear, looks just like an apple.

9. Add a letter again and tell me a type of musical drama.

Answer: Opera

Operas have been around for centuries. Some of the more famous ones are "Aida" and "La Boheme".

10. Add one more letter and give me a flower named after a Greek god.

Answer: Protea

Carl Linnaeus was the man responsible for immortalizing the god Proteus in the form of a flower. Story goes that he used the name of this god due to his shape shifting abilities. Proteas also have a wide number of forms.

I wonder one thing about Proteus. If he could change forms at will, did he have any spine?

Source: Author Anton

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