Color Me a Guess Trivia Quiz

Answer: Purple

The production of chemicals called anthocyanins in grapes is responsible for the grapes being purple in color. The countries that produce the most grapes include, China, France, Italy, and the United States. Dried grapes are known as raisins.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz. Amethysts are mined in several continents of the world. It is the traditional birthstone for February. Amethyst has been a popular stone to use in jewelry since ancient times.

Harold is the title character from "Harold and the Purple Crayon" (1955), a children's book by Crockett Johnson. In the book he uses his purple crayon to draw things as a way to have adventures. Harold appeared in several other books also by Crockett Johnson.

Answer: White

Snow is a type of precipitation when water forms into small crystals at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. During a snow storm visibility can be greatly reduced. Some forms of sports/recreation are done in/on the snow such as skiing and sledding.

A marshmallow is a spongy treat that is made from sugar, water, and gelatin. Many people like to warm marshmallows by toasting them over a flame. When the toasted marshmallow is combined with a square of chocolate and a graham cracker, you have a s'more.

Zebras are related to horses and donkeys and are known for their white and black striped coats. Zebras are native to the continent of Africa. Two zebras are featured on the coat of arms for the nation of Botswana.

Answer: Orange

Pumpkins are native to North America and are related to the squash. Pumpkins are associated in part with Halloween when many are made into Jack-o-Lanterns. Pumpkins are also associated with Thanksgiving when many are made into Pumpkin Pies.

Carrots in nature exist in several colors including purple, black, red, and white. Since the seventeenth century the most common carrot color has been orange. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A- a single carrot can provide your full recommended daily allowance of that vitamin.

Ernie and his roommate Bert are two of the Muppets who appear on the "Sesame Street" television program. Though they are good friends, Ernie's antics sometimes annoy Bert. Ernie had a hit song with his recording of "Rubber Ducky" in 1970.

Answer: Blue

The sky appears blue because the air scatters more sunlight from the blue portion of the spectrum. The sky includes the atmosphere or gases (including oxygen) that surrounds the earth. As you rise in elevation (go higher), the atmosphere becomes thinner and thinner.

The American robin has a red-orange breast and brown feathers covering most of the rest of it. Female robins usually lay three to five eggs at a time and the egg shells are a light blue. It is believed that there are millions of American robins in North America.

Dory is a character from the movie "Finding Nemo" (2003). She later appeared in a self-titled sequel "Finding Dory" (2016). In the first movie she was voiced by Ellen DeGeneres.

Answer: Black

Coal is a sedimentary rock that is primarily formed from carbon. Coal is burned as a source of energy and heat. Coal mining has been an important industry for hundreds of years.

Snow White is a character from "Grimm's Fairy Tales" who is described as having black hair. She is the title character in the 1937 Disney movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". The story of Snow White has been adapted many times.

There are three living species of zebras--the Plains zebra, the Mountain zebra, and Grevy's zebra. It is believed that zebras have black hides with white stripes.

Answer: Red

The nation that produced the most cherries in 2014 was Turkey (over 600,000 tons). Cherries have a relatively short growing season and are found in many temperate (not too hot or too cold) areas of the world. Compared to some other fruits, cherries have relatively small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

While some types of apples are green or yellow, many are reddish in color. Apples are eaten raw, cooked in various dishes such as pies, and squeezed to make apple juice or apple cider. In 2014, China produced nearly half of the apples grown in the world.

A ruby is a reddish gemstone that is made of the mineral corundum. Ruby is a relatively hard mineral with a 9 score out of 10 on the Moh's scale (hardness). Ruby is the traditional birthstone for July.

Answer: Brown

Milk chocolate tends to be a medium brown, dark chocolate a black brown and white chocolate a whitish color. Chocolate is made from the seeds of the cacao tree. Chocolate is a favorite flavor for cakes, cookies, and candy.

Leroy Brown is nicknamed "Encyclopedia" by everyone in his hometown of Idaville except for his parents and teachers. The character was created by Donald Sobol in 1963 and appeared in dozens of books. "Encyclopedia" sometimes helps his father, the chief of police in Idaville solve crimes, but he also acts a private detective for the children of the neighborhood.

Though the shell of a coconut is brown, the edible "flesh" of the interior is actually a whitish color. Coconuts are also the source of a drinkable liquid known as coconut milk. A complete coconut commonly weighs about three pounds.

Answer: Green

A shamrock is a sprig of clover that usually has three leaves. It is associated in particular with the country of Ireland. It is also associated with Saint Patrick who is said to have used the clover to explain some Christian teachings.

A emerald is a gemstone, made from the mineral beryl. Emeralds were mined in Egypt thousands of years ago. Colombia is one of the largest producers of emeralds in the world.

The Incredible Hulk is a superhero from Marvel comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. After receiving a large dose of radiation, scientist Bruce Banner turns green and grows large and muscular when he is dealing with extreme stress or anger.

Answer: Yellow

Most school buses in North America are yellow in color. Some students refer to them as "cheese buses". Millions of students ride the bus to and from school each day. On average, a school bus remains in service for about nine years.

In the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1900), the Yellow Brick Road is how Dorothy and her friends travel through Oz to the Emerald City, home of the Wizard. The Yellow Brick Road is also an important feature of the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz".

The lemon is a yellow citrus fruit. It is a major source of vitamin C- one lemon has almost two-thirds of your daily recommended allowance of that vitamin. The lemon rind, lemon zest, and lemon juice are all used in cooking.

Answer: Gray

Gandalf the Gray is a character in the "Lord of the Rings" series by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is a wizard who aids the main characters on their quests. In appearance he is an old man with a long beard who (at least early on) is often clothed in gray.

The raccoon is native to North America and is easily recognized by its gray coat of fur and its darker colored fur around the eyes which seems to form a mask. Raccoons are omnivores which means they will eat both plants and animals.

Castle Grayskull is a frequent setting of the animated cartoon series "Masters of the Universe". It is the home of the mysterious Sorceress although He-Man is a frequent visitor there. It has a distinctive entrance that looks like the mouth opening for a skull.