Wordwise with Colors and Photos Quiz

Answer: green eggs and ham

"Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss has two main characters: Sam-I-Am and the unnamed narrator. Sam tries to get the narrator to eat green eggs and ham. After the narrator refuses them on the grounds that he doesn't like them, Sam continues to pester the narrator, asking him where he'd like it (boat, train, etc.) or with what animal he'd like it (goat, fox, etc.). Eventually, the narrator eats the green eggs and ham and finds out he does like them.

The limited use of words in the story was the result of a bet between Dr. Seuss and his publisher. The publisher believed Dr. Seuss could not write a book using so few words.

Answer: pink eye

Pink eye, also called madras eye or conjunctivitis, is the swelling of the membrane that surrounds the eyelids. It is not entirely dangerous and usually goes away without any medical help. In fact, for most cases of pink eye, there is no treatment. However, if a person wears contacts or can only see out of one eye, then pink eye can become a serious problem.

There are different kinds of pink eye depending on how a person gets pink eye. Some types include chemical, viral, and bacterial conjunctivitis, with viral conjunctivitis being the most common type.

Answer: Red Rover

Red rover is a game played by children, usually in a large outside area. In this game, there are two teams standing in a line several feet away. The members of each team hold hands, forming a chain. One team asks for a member of the other team to come over.

This is done by saying "Red rover, red rover, send (someone's name) right over". The person being called over must run as fast as possible in order to break the chain. If that person succeeds, one of the two people whose chain was broken must join the person on his original team. If that person fails, that person becomes a member of the new team.

A team wins when there are no members from the opposing team left.

Answer: white elephant

White Elephant, also called (among other things) Naughty Santa, Yankee Swap, and Thieves' Christmas, is a gift exchange game. The gifts are usually inexpensive and humorous. To play, the first person chooses a gift from the center where all the gifts are. The second person can take the first person's gift or take from the pile. This continues until all presents have been taken. Alternate rules state that there is a limit on the number of times a person can take a gift or how many times a gift can be taken.

The term white elephant comes from the king of Siam. If one of his courtiers was obnoxious, then as a gift, he would give that person a white elephant.

There was a short-lived game show called "Take It All" that aired in December 2012 and was hosted by Howie Mandel that was based on this game.

Answer: blueberry

A blueberry is a type of flowering plant. It is also a type of fruit, native to North America. Among other things, blueberries are used in pies, muffins, cakes, and ice cream.

Answer: Black Sea

The Black Sea is located in southeastern Europe, near Asia. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean by way of other seas and straits, such as the Mediterranean Sea. The Black Sea is a tourist destination, the appeal of which has increased since the end of the Cold War.

The Black Sea was an important trading route during ancient times, with many ancient civilizations, such as Greeks, Hittites, and Ottomans using it to speed the discovery and transport of items such as gold.

Answer: purple heart

The purple heart is an award given to those in the military who were either injured or killed in battle. It is the oldest (and most recognized) military award, having originated in 1932 (although the award is retroactive to April 5, 1917). The injury or death must be caused by enemy toops, so things such as frostbite, heat stroke, or self-inflicted injuries would not count.

The original purple heart was created by George Washington and was given to three men: Elijah Churchill, William Brown, and Daniel Bissel.

After that, the award was not brought up again until 1932.

Answer: golden retriever

The golden retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog known for its friendliness and intelligence. In fact, their intelligence helps them perform a variety of tasks including search and rescue, guide dog for the blind, detecting drugs, and hunting. The name of the breed comes from their original purpose: retrieving animals such as ducks without damaging the flesh, after the animal had been shot by the dog's owner.

Answer: Blue Christmas

"Blue Christmas" was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. The song was about love during the holidays. The song was first recorded by Doyle O'Dell. Other people to record the song include the Beach Boys, Ernest Tubb, Russ Morgan, and Hugo Winterhalter.

However, one of the most well known versions of the song was the one that was sung by Elvis Presley, causing the song to become a rock and roll holiday classic.

Answer: Black Beauty

"Black Beauty" is a novel written by Anna Sewell, the only one she wrote. The story, told from the perspective of the titular horse, is about the life of a horse, Black Beauty, and the hardships he goes through.
It was made into a movie in 1994 with Alan Cumming providing the voice of the horse.