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This is a quiz that goes from 'The Little Mermaid' to politics! I hope you enjoy my quiz! Be sure to play my dog quizzes (they all start with 'Peeks'). Enjoy!

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

Author
Peeks

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,983

Updated
Nov 23 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
926

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (6/10), Guest 172 (2/10), mazza47 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the woman who started the American Red Cross? Hint

Florence Nightingale

Sojourner Truth

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Clara Barton

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Question 2 of 10

2. In recipes, what word would be represented with the abbreviation "Tbsp"?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does 'Oklahoma' mean in Choctaw? Hint

tornado town

people-white

people-red

hot town

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following cities is closest to Stockholm, Sweden? Hint

Tampere, Finland

Vadso, Norway

Vaasa, Finland

Lulea, Sweden

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Question 5 of 10

5. What age was Ariel in the movie 'The Little Mermaid'? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which word names both a spring flower and the colored part of your eye?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is NOT a dog breed? Hint

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Shiba Inu

Otterhound

Irish Sheep Dog

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the colony that became the state of New York? Hint

Newfoundland

New Netherland

New Hampshire

New Delocifer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is America named after?

Answer: (first and last name)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the song 'Fur Elise'?

Answer: (Last name or full name)

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Nov 21 2024 : Guest 175: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the woman who started the American Red Cross?

Answer: Clara Barton

Clara Barton was a nurse in the Civil War and went to Europe. She then met the founders of the International Red Cross, and she started the American Red Cross.

2. In recipes, what word would be represented with the abbreviation "Tbsp"?

Answer: tablespoon

Most people get teaspoon and tablespoon mixed up. Teaspoon is abbreviated 'tsp', and tablespoon is abbreviated 'Tbsp.' or 'Tbl.'.

3. What does 'Oklahoma' mean in Choctaw?

Answer: people-red

It came from the Native American words: 'okla'-meaning people, and 'humma' (which was changed into homa)-meaning red.

4. Which of the following cities is closest to Stockholm, Sweden?

Answer: Tampere, Finland

Tampere, Finland is closest to Stockholm. Stockholm is on the Baltic Sea, and Tampere is very close to the Baltic. All the other cities are farther away than Tampere. Even though Umea is in Sweden, it's very far North.

5. What age was Ariel in the movie 'The Little Mermaid'?

Answer: 16

In the beginning, Ariel was supposed to start looking for a merboy to settle down and get married with. It mentioned that she was sixteen.

6. Which word names both a spring flower and the colored part of your eye?

Answer: iris

An iris is a beautiful flower that blooms in the spring and it is also the colored part of your eye (it forms a circle around the pupil).

7. Which is NOT a dog breed?

Answer: Irish Sheep Dog

There is no such thing as an Irish Sheep Dog.

8. What was the name of the colony that became the state of New York?

Answer: New Netherland

The New Netherland colony was founded by Dutch settlers and became the state of New York.

9. Who is America named after?

Answer: Amerigo Vespucci

Amerigo Vespucci was the first person to actually reach America. Christopher Columbus only sailed to Cuba.

10. Who wrote the song 'Fur Elise'?

Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a great composer. Even though he was deaf, he had the gift of music.

Source: Author Peeks

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