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Telephoning Insects Trivia Quiz

Based on my telephone, discover the different types of insects, using a given code.

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

Author
Auszev

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,692

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
533

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Telephoning: 1 5 7

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

HINT: Telephoning 1 5 7
The first letter (1) is either A, B or C
The second letter (5) is either M, N or O
The third letter (7) is either S, T or U

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Telephoning: 5 5 7 3
A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Telephoning: 1 5 1 4 6 5 1 1 3

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Telephoning: 5 5 7 6 7 3 7 5

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Telephoning: 1 2 2 7 4 2

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Telephoning: 2 4 2 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Telephoning: 1 6 3 3 2

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Telephoning: 1 3 1 1 2 1

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Telephoning: 2 6 1 3 5 5 2 4 9

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Telephoning: 1 6 3 1 4 2 7

A B C = 1
D E F = 2
G H I = 3
J K L = 4
M N O = 5
P Q R = 6
S T U = 7
V W X = 8
Y Z = 9

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Telephoning: 1 5 7 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9 HINT: Telephoning 1 5 7 The first letter (1) is either A, B or C The second letter (5) is either M, N or O The third letter (7) is either S, T or U

Answer: ANT

An ant colony can have as many as 500,000 inhabitants. Ants cannot chew their food. To get nourishment, they move their jaws in a sideways motion. Additionally, ants do not sleep.

2. Telephoning: 5 5 7 3 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: MOTH

The largest moth is the South American owlet moth with wingspans reaching up to 32mm, which is just over one foot. The fastest moth is the sphinx. This moth has recorded speeds of 60 kph (37 mph).

3. Telephoning: 1 5 1 4 6 5 1 1 3 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: COCKROACH

The Madagascan hissing cockroach is a rarity in the insect world as it gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs.

4. Telephoning: 5 5 7 6 7 3 7 5 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: MOSQUITO

It is estimated that there are more than 2,500 varieties of mosquito. Blondes, children and people who eat bananas are more likely to be bitten than other types of people.

5. Telephoning: 1 2 2 7 4 2 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: BEETLE

The Acteon beetle, found in South America, is considered the bulkiest insect in the world. Males of this species can reach 9cms in length and 5cms wide by 4cms thick. The heaviest beetles can be found in Africa. They are the Goliath beetle.

6. Telephoning: 2 4 2 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: FLEA

A flea expert is called a pullicologist.

7. Telephoning: 1 6 3 3 2 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: APHID

Aphids can give birth ten days after their own birth. Remarkably, some aphids do not need to have sex to reproduce, as they are born pregnant.

8. Telephoning: 1 3 1 1 2 1 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: CICADA

The cicada male is the loudest insect in the world. A male can produce a sound that can be heard over a quarter of a mile away.

9. Telephoning: 2 6 1 3 5 5 2 4 9 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: DRAGONFLY

A dragonfly's lifespan is 24 hours.

10. Telephoning: 1 6 3 1 4 2 7 A B C = 1 D E F = 2 G H I = 3 J K L = 4 M N O = 5 P Q R = 6 S T U = 7 V W X = 8 Y Z = 9

Answer: CRICKET

Crickets hear through their knees and only the mature male cricket chirps.

Source: Author Auszev

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