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Something Fishy Trivia Quiz

Not every time you use the name of a fish are you actually talking about the fish itself. In each question the wrong name is used. Each answer is the name of a fish starting with the same letter as the wrong word.

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
minch

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,778

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
692

Question 1 of 10

1.
Example: Jack Shark could eat no fat. Answer Sprat. Shark is the wrong fish word. The right fish word is sprat.

Cuthbert's deep bream voice was an asset to the local church choir.

Answer: (One word - look for the word that doesn't seem right.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Don't coelacanth about my faults," Cuthbert told Claribel.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cuthbert was delighted to see a remora of light break through the lowering clouds.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. On the day of the parade Cuthbert found a pollack in a large wayside tree from which he could watch.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In winter, Cuthbert loves to snapper on the lake under the stars.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cuthbert was amazed at the amount of heat required to salmon aluminum.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Claribel thought Cuthbert looked ridiculous in his minnow cut.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cuthbert just gave a grunion when Claribel said she didn't like his new hairstyle.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Halfway through a long hike, Cuthbert discovered a hole in the sprat of his boot.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. After a heavy snowfall Cuthbert had to fish through the snow to open the garage door to get his shovel.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Example: Jack Shark could eat no fat. Answer Sprat. Shark is the wrong fish word. The right fish word is sprat. Cuthbert's deep bream voice was an asset to the local church choir.

Answer: bass

Types of bass can be found in both fresh and sea water.

2. "Don't coelacanth about my faults," Cuthbert told Claribel.

Answer: carp

The carp is a freshwater fish and is often found in ponds in parks and gardens. The koi is a variety of carp.

3. Cuthbert was delighted to see a remora of light break through the lowering clouds.

Answer: ray

There are many species of ray, which are marine fish and include the infamous stingray.

4. On the day of the parade Cuthbert found a pollack in a large wayside tree from which he could watch.

Answer: perch

5. In winter, Cuthbert loves to snapper on the lake under the stars.

Answer: skate

6. Cuthbert was amazed at the amount of heat required to salmon aluminum.

Answer: smelt

7. Claribel thought Cuthbert looked ridiculous in his minnow cut.

Answer: mullet

The mullet is an edible fish found in coastal waters.

8. Cuthbert just gave a grunion when Claribel said she didn't like his new hairstyle.

Answer: grunt

The grunt is a fish that is often found living on coral reefs.

9. Halfway through a long hike, Cuthbert discovered a hole in the sprat of his boot.

Answer: sole

The sole is an edible flat fish.

10. After a heavy snowfall Cuthbert had to fish through the snow to open the garage door to get his shovel.

Answer: flounder

Source: Author minch

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