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Letter Wave 3 Trivia Quiz

Drop a letter from the first answer, then re-arrange and drop another letter until the sixth question. From the seventh question, use the same method but add a letter to get each successive answer.

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

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. First word of eight letters: Complete the title of the 1883 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson "________ Island".

Answer: Treasure

Robert Louis Stevenson was born on 13th November 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on 3rd December 1894. His 1883 novel "Treasure Island" was his second published novel, and his first major success, and it remains one of his most popular books to this day.

2. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a seven-letter word that means strict or uncompromising.

Answer: Austere

Austere, as in "The austere teacher demanded full attention from his students without exception, and had been known to send students to see the headteacher on a regular basis if they did not comply with his regime of discipline".

3. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is a major Christian festival.

Answer: Easter

A celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter is a moveable feast that is celebrated somewhere between 22nd March and 25th April each year, with the exact date being determined as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21st March.

4. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a five-letter word that means ogle or gaze.

Answer: Stare

Children are taught that it is rude to stare, however adults are often guilty of this misdemeanor if they see something that is unfamiliar or intriguing, such as a person who looks slightly different, or an accident that has happened on the other side of the road as they drive past.

5. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that is the animals the Pied Piper rid the town of Hamelin of.

Answer: Rats

Dating back to the Middle Ages, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a legend that describes how a strange man dressed in multicoloured clothing (the Pied Piper) played a tune on his pipe that lured the rats that had infested Hamelin away from the town.

6. Subtract a letter and anagram to get a three-letter word that is another word for the creative activity of painting.

Answer: Art

Painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early sixteenth century, the 'Mona Lisa' is perhaps the most well known work of art in the world. Believed to be a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo, the painting has been displayed at the Louvre in Paris since 1797.

7. Add a letter and anagram to get a four-letter word that means assess or evaluate.

Answer: Rate

Having made a online purchase, buyers are often asked to rate the product and their buying experience. These ratings are then visible to future potential customers and can help them make a more informed decision as to whether or not they should purchase the product and whether or not they should use that particular seller.

8. Add a letter and anagram to get a five-letter word to arrive at the third rock from the Sun.

Answer: Earth

It is generally believed that our home planet, Earth, was formed over four billion years ago, and is currently the only object in the Universe that contains life of any sort. Earth is the third planet from the sun in the Solar System, the full order (from closest to the sun to furthest away from the sun) being Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

9. Add a letter and anagram to get a six-letter word that is an item that provides warmth.

Answer: Heater

There are a plethora of different types of heater that make use of different types of fuel, for example, radiators heated by gas, oil-filled column heaters, and wood burners, all of which provide much needed warmth on a cold winter's day.

10. Add a letter to get a seven-letter word that is a common girl's name or a shrub with the scientific name Calluna vulgaris.

Answer: Heather

Famous Heathers include the American actresses Heather Locklear and Heather Graham, and the second wife of Paul McCartney, Heather Mills. Calluna vulgaris (commonly known as heather) is a perennial shrub that is found widely across Europe, particularly on heathland and moorland.

Source: Author ClarkyB

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Letter Wave 3 Trivia Quiz

Drop a letter from the first answer, then re-arrange and drop another letter until the sixth question. From the seventh question, use the same method but add a letter to get each successive answer.

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