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The Letter Dropper XVI Trivia Quiz

Another in an endless parade of drop-a-letter quizzes.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ozzz2002

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,913

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
492

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Start with a ten-letter word that means very loud, as in applause.

Answer: (Starts with T)

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Question 2 of 10

2. How would you describe a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw? Use nine of the letters in the previous answer.

Answer: (Starts with U)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Drop another letter. What is the direct opposite of 'northern'?

Answer: (8 letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Seven letters this time. What are large wasp-like insects?

Answer: (7 letters (plural))

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Question 5 of 10

5. Drop and mix. What does a queen sit on?

Answer: (6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the missing word in this Biblical quote- 'turn the _____ cheek'?

Answer: (5 letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Down to four. The main good guy in a book, movie, or in real-life.

Answer: (Superman?)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Three letters. Fish eggs.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a two letter conjunction denoting 'alternative'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A single letter representing the element with the atomic number of 8.

Answer: (A one in 26 chance!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Start with a ten-letter word that means very loud, as in applause.

Answer: thunderous

The word is simply an expansion of 'thunder'. It can also be used to described someone's mood- if your boss has a thunderous expression on his face, it is time to look invisible!

2. How would you describe a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw? Use nine of the letters in the previous answer.

Answer: undershot

The clinical term is 'Mandibular prognathism'. Many of the Austrian ruling family from the 1400s to the 1700s exhibited the 'Habsburg jaw', displaying a very protruding chin.

3. Drop another letter. What is the direct opposite of 'northern'?

Answer: southern

The southern hemisphere of Earth only has about 10% of the world's population.

4. Seven letters this time. What are large wasp-like insects?

Answer: hornets

The Asian Giant Hornet can reach a length of over five centimetres (over two inches) and can fly at 40 km per hour!

5. Drop and mix. What does a queen sit on?

Answer: Throne

In typical Australian irreverence, the toilet is often referred to as the 'throne room'.

6. What is the missing word in this Biblical quote- 'turn the _____ cheek'?

Answer: other

The relevant verses read-
You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. (Matthew 5:38-40)

7. Down to four. The main good guy in a book, movie, or in real-life.

Answer: hero

Hero was a (female) character from Greek mythology, and was the tragic lover of Leander.

8. Three letters. Fish eggs.

Answer: roe

Roe from the sturgeon is the basis for caviar. In Japan, salmon roe is known as 'ikura' or 'sujiko'.

9. What is a two letter conjunction denoting 'alternative'?

Answer: or

You will either get this one right OR wrong.

10. A single letter representing the element with the atomic number of 8.

Answer: o

Oxygen is the magical stuff that keeps us all alive!

Source: Author ozzz2002

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