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Pick a Pug Trivia Quiz

Can you find ten different dog breeds hidden in a variety of puzzles? Don't bark up the wrong tree.

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

Author
zorba_scank

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
400,556

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
314

Question 1 of 10

1. Anagrams: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form a dog breed.

The pup LOOPED around the trees collecting twigs.

Answer: (One Word (6); Not 'pup')

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Question 2 of 10

2. Missing Vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get the answer.

CHHH

Answer: (One Word (9))

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form the answer.

Ma's partner + Tablet + Preposition

Answer: (One Word (8))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before and After: What word goes in the blank to create two separate terms/names? One of these is canine related.

St. ____ Montgomery

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cryptic: Solve the cryptic clue and find a dog breed.

Initially, I packed up gloves and shoes before the puppy came home.

Answer: (One Word (3); Not 'puppy')

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Question 6 of 10

6. Add a Letter: Add a letter to the word formed by the clue to get a dog breed.

B + Large bird of prey

Answer: (One Word (6))

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Other Words: Try to figure out this dog breed from the synonyms used to describe it.

Decree + Canine

Answer: (One Word (7))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Wordwise: Say what you see.

*DANE* finn canadian

Answer: (Two Words (5,4))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Antonyms: Combine antonyms for all these words to form a dog breed.

Old + Lost + Sea

Answer: (One Word (12))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a dog breed should spring to mind.

Sheet zoo

Answer: (Two Words (4,3))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Anagrams: Rearrange the capitalized letters to form a dog breed. The pup LOOPED around the trees collecting twigs.

Answer: Poodle

The three main varieties of poodles are standard, miniature, and toy. The poodle also lent its name to a type of skirt that was popular in the 1950's in America.

2. Missing Vowels: Fill in vowels appropriately to get the answer. CHHH

Answer: Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of the same name. This breed of dog is believed to have originated in Mexico with their remains having been discovered in archaelogical sites.

3. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form the answer. Ma's partner + Tablet + Preposition

Answer: Papillon

Pa + Pill + On

The papillon gets its name from the French word for 'butterfly' due to the distinctive shape of its ears.

4. Before and After: What word goes in the blank to create two separate terms/names? One of these is canine related. St. ____ Montgomery

Answer: Bernard

The St. Bernard is famously used as a rescue dog in the Alpine region of Italy and Switzerland. It was bred by monks of the Great St. Bernard Hospice at the Great St. Bernard Pass which led to its name.

Bernard Montgomery is popularly known by his nickname of Monty. He served in the British military in the First and Second World War, eventually holding the rank of Field Marshal.

5. Cryptic: Solve the cryptic clue and find a dog breed. Initially, I packed up gloves and shoes before the puppy came home.

Answer: Pug

Initially indicates that the starting letters of successive words will spell out the answer.

Pugs originated in China and arrived in Europe only in the sixteenth century. They are easily recognized by their wrinkly faces and curly tails.

6. Add a Letter: Add a letter to the word formed by the clue to get a dog breed. B + Large bird of prey

Answer: Beagle

B + Eagle

The fictional Snoopy from the comic strip "Peanuts" is often referred to as the most famous beagle in the world. These dogs are known for their intelligence and sense of smell.

7. In Other Words: Try to figure out this dog breed from the synonyms used to describe it. Decree + Canine

Answer: Bulldog

A formal edict or decree is called a bull. For instance, one issued by the Pope is called a Papal Bull.

The bulldog is often associated with courage and resoluteness. This could explain why the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, was admiringly referred to as the "British Bulldog" for his courage in leading the country during the Second World War.

8. Wordwise: Say what you see. *DANE* finn canadian

Answer: Great Dane

The word 'Dane' is capitalized, unlike the others, indicating it is 'great'.

Despite its name, the Great Dane originated in Germany, and not Denmark. One of the best known fictional Great Danes is the cartoon character, Scooby-Doo.

9. Antonyms: Combine antonyms for all these words to form a dog breed. Old + Lost + Sea

Answer: Newfoundland

This breed traces its origins to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. This dog was traditionally used by the fishermen of this province as a working dog.

10. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a dog breed should spring to mind. Sheet zoo

Answer: Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu originated in China. It is also known as the Chinese Lion Dog or the Chrysanthemum Dog.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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