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Quiz about Telephoning Wedding Anniversaries 1

Telephoning Wedding Anniversaries - 1 Quiz

Using a given code, decipher wedding anniversaries between the 1st and 20th years. The traditional symbolic names for the anniversaries are a mixture of the British and American systems. The modern symbolic gift systems are not used.

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

Author
Auszev

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,708

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Telephoning: 6 1 6 2 6

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

HELP: Telephoning 6 1 6 2 6
First letter (6) is a P, Q or R
Second letter (1) is A, B or C
Third letter (6) is P, Q or R
Fourth letter (2) is D, E or F
Fifth letter (6) is P, Q or R

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Telephoning: 8 5 5 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 3 of 10

3. Telephoning: 3 6 5 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 4 of 10

4. Telephoning: 7 3 4 4

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: 3 8 5 6 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 6 of 10

6. Telephoning: 1 5 6 6 2 6

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: 7 3 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 8 of 10

8. Telephoning: 4 2 1 7 3 2 6

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: 1 3 3 5 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 10 of 10

10. Telephoning: 4 1 1 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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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Telephoning: 6 1 6 2 6 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 HELP: Telephoning 6 1 6 2 6 First letter (6) is a P, Q or R Second letter (1) is A, B or C Third letter (6) is P, Q or R Fourth letter (2) is D, E or F Fifth letter (6) is P, Q or R

Answer: PAPER

Paper is the first symbolic gift in both the British and American systems. Paper is said to symbolize strength that is needed for the adjustments made in the first year of marriage.

1st Anniversary Gemstone: gold jewellery, pearl, or peridot
1st Anniversary Colour: gold or yellow
1st Anniversary Flower: orange blossom or pansy

2. Telephoning: 8 5 5 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: WOOD

Traditionally, something wooden is given on the 5th wedding anniversary in both systems. Wood represents the strength required for a long lasting relationship.

5th Anniversary Gemstone: sapphire or pink tourmaline.
5th Anniversary Colour: blue, pink or tourquoise.
5th Anniversary Flower: daisy
5th Anniversary Wine: a port wine

3. Telephoning: 3 6 5 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: IRON

Iron is one of the traditional gifts in the American system for the sixth anniversary. The other gift for this anniversary in America is candy. In the British version, sugar is the traditional gift for the sixth anniversary.

4. Telephoning: 7 3 4 4 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: SILK

In Britain and America, silk is given for the 12th wedding anniversary. But in Britain, linen can also be given.

5. Telephoning: 3 8 5 6 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: IVORY

Ivory is the traditional gift in both Britain and America on the 14th wedding anniversary.

6. Telephoning: 1 5 6 6 2 6 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: COPPER

Copper (in conjunction with wool) is the symbolic gift both in Britain and America for the seventh wedding anniversary. Copper's meanings are prosperity, good luck and good fortune; thus copper is given to indicate the good fortune of couples finding each other and staying married.

7. Telephoning: 7 3 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: TIN

Tin is the symbolic gift in both systems for the 10th wedding anniversary. In America, aluminium can be given instead of tin. The ideology behind a tin present is that a successful marriage needs the flexibility and durability that tin displays.

10th Anniversary Gemstone: diamond jewellery or blue sapphire
10th Anniversary Colour: silver or blue
10th Anniversary Flower: daffodil

8. Telephoning: 4 2 1 7 3 2 6 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: LEATHER

Leather is the third wedding anniversary gift.

3rd Anniversary Gemstone: pearl or jade
3rd Anniversary Colour: white or jade green
3rd Anniversary Flower: fuchsia

9. Telephoning: 1 3 3 5 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: CHINA

In the British and American anniversary gift system, a gift of china should be given on the 20th wedding anniversary. China symbolizes the delicate and beautiful love the couple has had over the 20 years.

20th Anniversary Gemstone: emerald or a yellow or golden diamond
20th Anniversary Colour: emerald green or white
20th Anniversary Flower: day lily

10. Telephoning: 4 1 1 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: LACE

Lace represents the 13th wedding anniversary.

Source: Author Auszev

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