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Sorry, Wrong Number Trivia Quiz

The answer to each question is a word that includes a written number. For example, the clue "monot" needs the word "one" added at the end to become "Monotone". In this quiz, the written number may be either before, after or inside the clue letters.

A multiple-choice quiz by richicago. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
richicago

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,760

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
730

Question 1 of 10

1. Borg

Answer: (Oscar winner (8 letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tus

Answer: (Name of 5 Popes (6 letters))

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Question 3 of 10

3. Fr

Answer: (Cargo (7 letters))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bal

Answer: (British statesman who made a famous Declaration.(7 letters))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nyson

Answer: (Famed poet (8 letters))

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Question 6 of 10

6. W

Answer: (Obese (7 letters))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mezza

Answer: (Theatre balcony (9 letters))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Easod

Answer: (Actor/Director (8 letters))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mostel

Answer: (First name of this actor (4 letters))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Baly

Answer: (food or silliness.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Borg

Answer: Borgnine

Borg(nine). Ernest Borgnine won Best Actor Oscar in 1955 for his starring role in "Marty". The movie was based upon the play by Paddy Chayefsky.

2. Tus

Answer: Sixtus

(Six)tus. Pope Sixtus V was noted for setting the limit for Cardinals at 70 in the 1590s.

3. Fr

Answer: Freight

Fr(eight). My uncle Clem is a hobo, but he does have his own personal freight car!

4. Bal

Answer: Balfour

Bal(four). Arthur James Balfour was noted for the 1917 Balfour Declaration which pledged support for a Jewish national homeland.

5. Nyson

Answer: Tennyson

(Ten)nyson. Alfred Lord Tennyson was made Poet Laureate circa 1850. One of his most famous works was "The Charge Of The Light Brigade".

6. W

Answer: Weighty

W(eighty). My mother-in-law is so fat that her girdle has stretch marks.

7. Mezza

Answer: Mezzanine

Mezza(nine). Mezza is from the Italian Mezzano, meaning "middle". Who says my quizzes aren't educational!

8. Easod

Answer: Eastwood

Eas(two)od. Clint Eastwood acted in, and directed "Pale Rider", one of my favorites.

9. Mostel

Answer: Zero

Zero. Zero Mostel is probably best known for his portrayal of Max Bialystok in the movie "The Producers".

10. Baly

Answer: Baloney

Bal(one)y. I am told that even when I'm not eating it, I am still full of baloney!

Source: Author richicago

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