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That's When the Light Bulb Went Out! Quiz

My poor house has many problems from a storm and I'm not good with tools. Can you help me by finding the right people to fix them?

A multiple-choice quiz by exceller. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
exceller

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,231

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
1223

Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (10/10), bradncarol (10/10), bigwoo (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I wasn't scared of storms until a flash of lightning knocked the power out. The electricity is back but there are no lights. Who do I call to help with minor electrical problems?
Hint

telephone operator

electrician

exterminator

mailman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Oh dear! It's still raining and there is water coming in the ceiling. Who do I call to fix a leak in my roof? Hint

roofer

weaver

butler

sweeper

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Question 3 of 10

3. Thank goodness the leaks and the electricity are fixed. However it left some really bad stains. Who do I call to help paint my house? Hint

sheet rocker

mechanic

sweeper

painter

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Question 4 of 10

4. The sink is spitting out brown water, and the toilet won't work. Who do I call, who works with pipes, for help? Hint

carpenter

operator

blacksmith

plumber

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ew, yuck! The storm brought some nasty bugs in my house. Which of these people kills bugs for a career? Hint

doctor

mechanic

engineer

exterminator

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Question 6 of 10

6. It looks like the storm damaged some of the bricks outside of my house. Which of these people works with bricks? Hint

lumberjack

professor

seamstress

bricklayer

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Question 7 of 10

7. My carpet was damaged from all the water. I'm thinking about replacing it with tile. Who would I call to put in a tile floor? Hint

tiler

locksmith

wood chipper

coppersmith

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Question 8 of 10

8. The wind in the storm must have been strong! A tree crashed into my front porch. Who do I call that works with wood and repairs? Hint

carpenter

lawn mower

blacksmith

metalsmith

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Question 9 of 10

9. That storm uprooted many of my plants. Which one of these handy people would be good at replanting them? Hint

gardener

trainer

pool cleaner

humanitarian

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Question 10 of 10

10. As my luck would have it, the house is all repaired but I locked myself out and the keys are inside. Which person should I call that works with locks? Hint

wrestler

architect

preacher

locksmith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I wasn't scared of storms until a flash of lightning knocked the power out. The electricity is back but there are no lights. Who do I call to help with minor electrical problems?

Answer: electrician

Electricians are good with fixing electrical wire problems. They also install lights, wall outlets, and many other things.

For some major electrical damage in storms, sometimes firemen are called. They help make sure a house is safe from electrical fires.

2. Oh dear! It's still raining and there is water coming in the ceiling. Who do I call to fix a leak in my roof?

Answer: roofer

A roofer is a person that helps repair roofs. Their job involves a lot of hammering and nails. They have to be careful when they work in really high places on ladders and lifts. If they fall, it could be really dangerous.

3. Thank goodness the leaks and the electricity are fixed. However it left some really bad stains. Who do I call to help paint my house?

Answer: painter

That storm left nasty stains on my wall and ceiling. It's a good thing the painters were around. They put a fresh coat of paint that covered up the marks. They work with many types of paint, rollers, and sometimes use plaster to make designs on walls.

4. The sink is spitting out brown water, and the toilet won't work. Who do I call, who works with pipes, for help?

Answer: plumber

Plumbers work with pipes and water. They sometimes have to fix toilets, showers, sinks, and underground pipes. They also help repair leaks that have to do with pipes and other water appliances.

5. Ew, yuck! The storm brought some nasty bugs in my house. Which of these people kills bugs for a career?

Answer: exterminator

An exterminator is a person who kills bugs and prevents them from returning. I can't be in the house while they are working because they sometimes use gases that can be very harmful for a few hours. Sometimes they also specialize in helping with problems with rats and other rodents.

6. It looks like the storm damaged some of the bricks outside of my house. Which of these people works with bricks?

Answer: bricklayer

Bricklayers work with bricks and cement. They do most of their jobs outside. They use bricks to build walls, houses, buildings, sidewalks, stairs, and sometimes small things like mailboxes.

7. My carpet was damaged from all the water. I'm thinking about replacing it with tile. Who would I call to put in a tile floor?

Answer: tiler

A tiler is a person who works with floors and tiles. They help rip out old flooring and put in new tiles. They have to be very skilled with glue and sometimes use concrete. It is very hard work for them on their knees.

8. The wind in the storm must have been strong! A tree crashed into my front porch. Who do I call that works with wood and repairs?

Answer: carpenter

Carpenters specialize in many things, but mainly working with wood. They are very handy with nails, hammers, saws, power drills, and an assortment of other tools. Some of them help repair buildings, such as houses.

9. That storm uprooted many of my plants. Which one of these handy people would be good at replanting them?

Answer: gardener

Gardeners help take care of plants and trees. They can plant, trim, water, and fertilize flowers, vegetables, trees, and lawns. Some gardeners also specialize with landscaping and designing how yards look.

10. As my luck would have it, the house is all repaired but I locked myself out and the keys are inside. Which person should I call that works with locks?

Answer: locksmith

Locksmiths are people who work with locks and keys. They also can make them. They are a good person to call if someone gets locked out of their house or car. They can reopen the door without breaking it.

Source: Author exceller

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