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David Bowie Knife Trivia Quiz

I give you two words that each form part of a phrase or a famous name and you need to find the word they have in common. For example, the title combines "David Bowie" and "Bowie Knife" with "Bowie" as the common word.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Julius __________ Salad

Answer: Caesar

Julius Caesar was a famous Roman statesman. A Caesar Salad is a popular green salad named after its inventor Caesar Cardini. In the movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," the title characters' history teacher mocks the dim-witted pair because they think that (Julius) Caesar is "the salad dude."

2. Merry ________ Island

Answer: Christmas

"Merry Christmas" is of course a popular seasonal greeting. Christmas Island is an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean that was discovered on - you guessed it - Christmas Day.

3. Reserve ____ Holiday

Answer: Bank

A reserve bank is responsible for printing a country's banknotes and regulating the money supply. Bank holiday is a term used for public holidays in the United Kingdom; Australia also has a public holiday specifically called "bank holiday."

4. Cast ____ Deficiency

Answer: Iron

Cast iron is commonly used in cookware and other items, as it has a relatively low melting temperature and is cheaper than steel. Iron deficiency is a nutritional problem that can result in anemia.

5. Slave ______ Day

Answer: Labour

Slave labour has existed since ancient times. Despite being banned throughout the world, slavery is still known to occur illegally. Labour Day, or Labor Day in the US, is celebrated in a number of countries to pay homage to the workers' rights movement. Even paid workers often complain about being slaves to their jobs though!

6. New ______ Pig

Answer: Guinea

New Guinea is a large island north of Australia. The eastern half is an independent country called Papua New Guinea, while the western half is a province of Indonesia. A guinea pig is a small rodent that originated in South America and is a popular pet in many parts of the world.

7. Captain ____ Islands

Answer: Cook

Captain James Cook was an eighteenth century British explorer, who is famous for many voyages of discovery. The Cook Islands are named after him and form a self-governing country in the South Pacific, although they have close ties with New Zealand.

8. Palm ____ House

Answer: Tree

Palm Trees are common in tropical and subtropical climates around the world. Tree houses have long been popular with children.

9. Grandfather _____ Tower

Answer: Clock

A grandfather clock has a tall case and a swinging pendulum. The name is thought to derive from a popular 1876 song "My Grandfather's Clock." A clock tower is a tall building that has a mounted clock with a face that is readily visible from the ground.

10. Spin ______ Sleep

Answer: Doctor

A spin doctor is a person who presents a highly positive slant on events (called "spin") to the media, often on behalf of a political party or leader for propaganda purposes. "Doctor Sleep" is the name of a Stephen King novel that was made into a film in 2019, and is a sequel to the decades earlier book and film "The Shining."

Source: Author agentofchaos

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David Bowie Knife Trivia Quiz

I give you two words that each form part of a phrase or a famous name and you need to find the word they have in common. For example, the title combines "David Bowie" and "Bowie Knife" with "Bowie" as the common word.

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