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Fishin' for Clues Again Trivia Quiz

Here are ten more cryptic clues for you to try and figure out the sea creatures hinted at.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,541

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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323

Question 1 of 10

1. Whodunit authors love the 'red' variety of this fish.

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Italian islander is definitely not claustrophobic.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Add a letter to a small stream for this crustacean.

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Question 4 of 10

4. This fish is the common bond between an American National League baseball team, a family of birds and a member of the Catholic Church.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Add a letter to a specialist doctor to get this fish.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Does this fish have a halo and play the harp up in the clouds?

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Question 7 of 10

7. You wouldn't want your car to turn into this sea reptile.

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Question 8 of 10

8. This steep slope loses a letter to form a common freshwater fish.

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Question 9 of 10

9. This fish is an anagram of a female relative.

Answer: (One Word Agony)

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Question 10 of 10

10. This fish links music with a strait.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whodunit authors love the 'red' variety of this fish.

Answer: Herring

Herrings are commonly used in different types of cuisine. Traditional Scandinavian cuisine includes pickled herring.
A red herring is a common plot device used by mystery writers to trick the reader.

2. This Italian islander is definitely not claustrophobic.

Answer: Sardine

Sardines were named after the Italian island of Sardinia.
The phrase 'to be packed like sardines' is used to describe a crowded place.

3. Add a letter to a small stream for this crustacean.

Answer: Krill

Krill are small shrimp like crustaceans eaten by seals. The name krill is taken from the Norwegian word 'krill' which means young fry of fish.
A rill is a small brook or stream.

4. This fish is the common bond between an American National League baseball team, a family of birds and a member of the Catholic Church.

Answer: Cardinalfish

The cardinalfish is popular in aquariums and belongs to the Apogonidae family.
A cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals which elects the Pope. The St. Louis Cardinals are an American National League baseball team.

5. Add a letter to a specialist doctor to get this fish.

Answer: Sturgeon

Sturgeons are a type of bottom feeding fish.

6. Does this fish have a halo and play the harp up in the clouds?

Answer: Angelfish

There are both marine and freshwater species of angelfish. Angel sharks have flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins.

7. You wouldn't want your car to turn into this sea reptile.

Answer: Turtle

Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups and some species are highly endangered.
The idiom 'turn turtle' is used to refer to a vehicle turning upside down during an accident.

8. This steep slope loses a letter to form a common freshwater fish.

Answer: Carp

Carp is a traditional Christmas Eve dish in a number of countries including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany and Czech Republic.
A scarp is a steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau.

9. This fish is an anagram of a female relative.

Answer: Tuna

Tuna belongs to the Scombridae family. Tuna is also the Turkish name for the river Danube.

10. This fish links music with a strait.

Answer: Bass

The name 'bass' is used to denote a wide variety of marine and freshwater species of fish.
The deepest vocal range for male singers is known as bass. Bass note is also the lowest note in a chord.
The Bass Strait separates Tasmania from mainland Australia.

Soul music originated in the United States in the 1950s. Dover Strait is located in the English Channel. The Dover Sole is a type of flatfish. Thanks to acorncup for this answer.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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