Longest Letter Links Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fiction

Fiction is the informative work that is entirely non-factual and has been created by the imagination of the author. While mainly used when referring to novels, comics and books, it also covers theatrical, cinematic and musical work.

Answer: Ioniser

Air ionisers (ionizers in America) release negatively charged ions into the air where they attach to dust particles, cigarette smoke, pet dander etc to purify the air.
I have used UK spelling here purely because it ends with 'ser'.

Answer: Sergeant

The rank of Sergeant is used in many military and Police services around the world. In Armies of Commonwealth nations, the rank of Sergeant is a senior position, whereas in the U.S. Air Force, it is a more junior ranking.

The 1942 biographical movie "Sergeant York" retells the life of Alvin York, the most decorated American soldier of World War I. As well as being nominated for nine Academy Awards, the movie was added to the United States National Film Registry in 2008.

Answer: Antelope

The antelope is an even-toed ungulate that is native to Africa and Asia. They have unbranched horns which are never shed. The Pronghorn, which is found in North America is referred to as an Antelope but it is not a true member of the species. It has branched antlers and shed the outer sheaths every year.

Antelope Valley, situated in Northern Los Angeles County, is named after the Pronghorns that were found there until the mid 1880's when they were wiped out by hunters and bad weather.

Answer: Operator

An operator isn't limited to just a telephone switchboard, it refers to anyone who works a machine or device. It may also refer to a mathematical symbol, a surgeon or business owner.

In 1984, Sade's fourth hit from their debut album was "Smooth Operator", the video for which was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards.

Answer: Tornado

A tornado is a violent and destructive rotating column of air that extends from the ground to the clouds above. While they have materialized on every continent except Antarctica, the majority of tornadoes occur in the Tornado Alley region of North America.

A particularly destructive tornado in Bangladesh killed 1418 people in 1989.

Answer: Adonis

In classical mythology Adonis was Aphrodite's favourite until he was slain by a boar. In the afterlife, Zeus permitted him to spend four months with Aphrodite, four with Persephone and four wherever he chose.

In Greek mythology, he spent part of the year in the afterlife and part on Earth.

Answer: Nissan

The Nissan Motor Company Ltd, generally referred to simply as Nissan, formerly marketed its vehicles under the Datsun brand. Nissan is an abbreviation of the holding company's name "Nippon Sangyo" which was founded by Yoshisuke Aikawa in 1928. By 1930, Aikawa had purchased shares in the DAT Motor Company.

The first Datson (Son of DAT) was released in 1931, but Nissan later changed the name to Datsun as 'son' also means 'loss' in Japanese.

Answer: Sandman

The Sandman appears in Folklore as the character responsible for lulling children to sleep by sprinkling sand or dust into their eyes. The grit or 'sleep' in their eyes the next morning is supposed to be due to this sand.

In 1954 Pat Ballard composed the song "Mister Sandman" which was recorded by The Chordettes that same year. The song has been re-recorded several times since, including versions by Emmylou Harris, The Supremes and The Andrews Sisters.

Answer: Manikin

The model may be spelled numerous ways including manakin and mannequin. It also refers to the three dimensional human figures used in medical instruction and education.

For the purpose of this quiz however, the spelling of mannequin is not correct as it does not end in 'kin', which begins the next answer.

Answer: Kingdom

A Principality is ruled by a Crown Prince while a Kingdom has a King as it's regnant. Why then do you call a country with a Queen as its monarch, a Kingdom and not Queendom?

Shakespeare penned the memorable "A horse, a horse. My kingdom for a horse!" in his play "Richard III".

Answer: Dome

Architectural cordel domes have been found in ancient Middle Eastern buildings and tombs such as the Pantheon. Onion domes can be found in Russian architecture and are often gilded and sometimes have a tented roof.

One of the most easily recognised domes is that of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Answer: Omen

An omen is a phenomenon that is said to herald a change in the future. Although it may foretell a good change, due to its affiliation with the word ominous, it is often associated with bad news.

In astrology, comets or eclipses were often thought to be omens of notable births or deaths. Some cultures tie omens with the devil or witchcraft. This is further reinforced through popular culture after the movie "The Omen" was released in 1974.

Answer: Menace

A menace is something that threatens harm, evil or injury. It is also a term for someone whose actions can be annoying or dangerous.

The comic strip "Dennis the Menace" was created by Hank Ketcham and first appeared in 1951. The comic was so popular it was adapted into a Television series (both animated and a real versions) and several movies.

Answer: Aced

If you have been 'aced' someone has beaten you with an unplayable hit. If you have aced something, it means you have beaten someone, hit a hole-in-one on the golf course or received a perfect score in an exam.

An ace on the other hand may mean a playing card with a single pip or spot, an expert in a given field or a Military fighter that has shot down five enemy aircraft.

Answer: Cedar

Cedar wood comes from several different species of tree and evergreen shrubs and is light, durable and fragrant. It is popular for making outdoor furniture because its easy to move due to its lightness. It also contains natural moth repellent oils which makes it ideal for making chests and storage cabinets. Cedar was also used by Native Americans for making bows and arrows due to its lightness and malleability.

Answer: Darwin

The English naturalist Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was one of the most influential people in history. His theory that all species of life descended from a common ancestor in a process he called Natural Selection. Darwin backed up his theory with evidence and published it in his 1859 book "On the Origin of Species".

Answer: Wingman

In Military terms a wingman is a pilot who supports another in a potentially dangerous environment and flies beside and slightly behind the lead pilot. He is responsible for protecting the lead pilot from attack while also providing additional fire-power should the lead pilot need it.

In social terms a wingman is a male friend who goes along to bars to 'occupy' the least attractive girl of a pair to allow his friend to chat to the more attractive girl.

Answer: Manifesto

The Italian word 'Manifesto' is derived from the Latin word 'Manifestus' which means clear or conspicuous. A manifesto is a document detailing the intentions, motives and views of a person or party. It is often associated with Political parties where they list their policies and intentions prior to an election.

The movie "Manifesto" is a 1988 Comedy Drama starring Alfred Molino and Camilla Soeberg in which a plot is hatched to assassinate a European Monarch when he visits a small supposedly quiet village.

Answer: Story

A story is a narrative recounting a sequence of events, either fictional or factual. A storey (note the 'E') is a floor or level on a building.