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Quiz about D Is the Dignified Definition

"D" Is the Dignified Definition Quiz

All of the answers will begin with the letter "D". How many of these dignified "D" answers do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by Emma058. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Emma058

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,561

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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684

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which young "D" island is often referred to as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean"? Hint

Dominican Republic

Dominica

Denmark

Duvernette

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Question 2 of 10

2. This "D" movie, directed by Edward Zwick, was about three WWII Jewish brothers who rebelled against the Nazis. The brothers and other survivors lived in a forest. What was the name of this movie? Hint

Dark Passage

Daens

Defiance

Danger Zone

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which "D" automobile was driven by Jimmy Murphy in 1921 in his win at the Le Mans Track in France? Hint

Duesenberg

Doretti

Dodge

Duryea

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Question 4 of 10

4. This "D" hobby involves decorating with cutouts and gluing them on an item. Once the cutouts have dried, you apply many layers of varnish. What is this hobby called? Hint

Drawing

Decutting

Doodling

Decoupage

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Question 5 of 10

5. This "D" fruit relies on overnight pollination since its blooms wilt in the morning. It is grown on a cactus plant. What is the name of this fruit? Hint

Dragon Fruit

Damson Plum

Durian Fruit

Date

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Question 6 of 10

6. This "D" flower is noted for its fragrance and poisonous berries. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. What is the name of this "D" flower? Hint

Daphne

Dianthus

Delphium

Dryas

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "D" occupation is involved in raising the nap of a cloth? Hint

Drover

Dubbere

Dowser

Draper

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Question 8 of 10

8. This "D" city is located in Tajikistan. It is found at the confluence of the Varzob and Kofarnihon. What is the name of this capital "D" city? Hint

Dili

Dushanbe

Doha

Dakar

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Question 9 of 10

9. From what "D" song is the following opening line heard: "Tell me why you're crying, my son, I know you're frightened"? Hint

Daylight Stranger

Detour

Dear Heart

Day Is Done

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which "D" butterfly is located in the Philippines and appears similar to a Monarch butterfly? Hint

David's Tiger

Dikkops

Degu

Dunnart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which young "D" island is often referred to as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean"?

Answer: Dominica

The island was named by Christopher Columbus on the day he discovered it, which happened to be Sunday (Dominica). Dominica is a volcanic island with hot springs. It is home to many rare species of flora and fauna.

Answer: Defiance

This movie was based on the true story of the Bielski brothers. One of the brothers, Asael, was killed by the Soviet Army. The other two brothers survived and immigrated to America.

3. Which "D" automobile was driven by Jimmy Murphy in 1921 in his win at the Le Mans Track in France?

Answer: Duesenberg

The Duesenberg automobile was designed by brothers Friedrich and August Duesenberg. The automobile was entirely hand-crafted. One of the rarest models, Model X (only 13 were built), has been owned by Jay Leno.

4. This "D" hobby involves decorating with cutouts and gluing them on an item. Once the cutouts have dried, you apply many layers of varnish. What is this hobby called?

Answer: Decoupage

At the British Museum in the Enlightenment Gallery, you can see works from Mary Delaney. Mary Delaney (1771) created detailed decoupage art for the court of George III and Queen Charlotte.

5. This "D" fruit relies on overnight pollination since its blooms wilt in the morning. It is grown on a cactus plant. What is the name of this fruit?

Answer: Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit has the texture of a kiwi. It is best eaten chilled. The dragon fruit is cultivated in Florida, USA.

6. This "D" flower is noted for its fragrance and poisonous berries. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. What is the name of this "D" flower?

Answer: Daphne

The Daphne plant has both deciduous and evergreen versions. The evergreen plants have greenish flowers, while the deciduous ones range in colour from bright pink to purple.

7. Which "D" occupation is involved in raising the nap of a cloth?

Answer: Dubbere

Originally, a teasel plant was used to raise the nap in the cloth. Then raising cards replaced the teasel plant. Today, most of the nap raising on wool or cotton fabrics is mechanized. The industrial revolution saw the decline of the need for dubberes.

8. This "D" city is located in Tajikistan. It is found at the confluence of the Varzob and Kofarnihon. What is the name of this capital "D" city?

Answer: Dushanbe

Dushanbe means Monday in Tajit. The city was developed on the site of a Monday village market. In 1929, the name of the city was Stalinabad. In 1961, during Khrushchev's reign, the city was renamed Dushanbe.

9. From what "D" song is the following opening line heard: "Tell me why you're crying, my son, I know you're frightened"?

Answer: Day Is Done

"Day Is Done" was sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. This trio was an American folk music group who came to prominence during the 1960s. The song "Day Is Done", recorded in 1969, was the last top 100 hit they recorded.

10. Which "D" butterfly is located in the Philippines and appears similar to a Monarch butterfly?

Answer: David's Tiger

David's Tiger is one of the critically endangered butterflies on the endangered red list. This butterfly population has decreased about 80% in fewer than three generations.

Source: Author Emma058

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