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Start with a 12-letter word. Each subsequent answer is one letter shorter and requires rearrangement of the letters. Continue until you reach the final 3-letter word. This is an Author Challenge quiz that kyleisalive posted and I accepted!

A multiple-choice quiz by bwfc10. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bwfc10

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,704

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
206

Question 1 of 10

1. A cross-dresser

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Question 2 of 10

2. Roadways covering all 48 lower US states

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Question 3 of 10

3. Returns to a former position

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4. Not harmed or affected by something

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sour or sharp taste

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Question 6 of 10

6. Talks idly at length (British)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Neon, Cardinal or Rainbow?

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Question 8 of 10

8. A plant of the daisy family

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ivan IV was the first proclaimed one of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Black bituminous liquid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A cross-dresser

Answer: Transvestite

Some famous transvestites in movies: Tony Curtis in "Some Like It Hot", Robin Williams in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and my favorite - Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie"!

2. Roadways covering all 48 lower US states

Answer: Interstates

The Interstate roadway system was proposed by President Eisenhower. The primary numbering system uses odd numbers for north-south highways and even numbers for east-west highways.

3. Returns to a former position

Answer: Reinstates

Reinstate is a verb used with an object.
Some synonyms are : reinstall, put back, reelect, reappoint, re-establish, restore and rehire.

4. Not harmed or affected by something

Answer: Resistant

Resistant used in a medical sense can refer to the body's lack of response to a virus, toxin, disease or treatment.

5. Sour or sharp taste

Answer: Tartness

Tartness is usually applied to sour, sharp or bitter tastes that are relative to acidity. Common fruits such as lemons, limes, orange and apple exhibit this as well as some vegetables such as rhubarb.

6. Talks idly at length (British)

Answer: Natters

To natter can be used as a verb or a noun and colloquially is aimless chatter, to talk fretfully or grumble. Very commonly used in the Northern part of England.

7. Neon, Cardinal or Rainbow?

Answer: Tetras

There are over 150 types of tetras which are among the easiest tropical freshwater fish to keep in a home aquarium. They can live from 5-7 years and are social fish. The males are generally smaller than the females.

8. A plant of the daisy family

Answer: Aster

Asters belong to the genus Asteraceae and are perennial flowering plants also known as Michaelmas daises. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.

9. Ivan IV was the first proclaimed one of these

Answer: Tsar

Ivan IV, commonly known as Ivan the Terrible was the first crowned Tsar of Russia in 1547 and reigned until his death in 1584.

10. Black bituminous liquid

Answer: Tar

The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California were formed over 50,000 years ago and trapped all types of animals, insects and plants which have been excavated since the early 1900s.Mammoths have been excavated as well as small organisms.

Source: Author bwfc10

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