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Generation Gap Trivia Quiz

Questions to cover generations of knowledge.

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

Author
lerp

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,259

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
784

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How large is a "section" of land? Hint

1050 acres

640 acres

530 acres

1/2 square mile

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you were a "collier" where would you be working? Hint

On a boat

On a sheep ranch

In a coal mine

In a ceramics factory

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the state tree of New York? Hint

Apple

Sugar Maple

White Birch

Northern Pine

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Question 4 of 10

4. The term "widdershins" applies to what? Hint

Turning counter-clockwise

Wood bent to make furniture

Someone with bowed legs

Disformed growth in a tree

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the 2000 US Census, what is the most common ladies' first name in the United States? Hint

Barbara

Patricia

Margaret

Mary

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you had a case of the "grippe" you would most likely be suffering from what? Hint

Stomach cramps

Indigestion

a bad cold

Influenza

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you were hired as a "castor" you would be making what? Hint

Cast iron pans

Hats

Horse shoes

Whole wheat bread

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Question 8 of 10

8. The cardinal is the state bird of how many states? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. A person who is said to be, "born on a Wednesday, lookin' both ways for Sunday" means they are? Hint

Confused

Lazy

In the middle of a dispute

Drunk

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you were a "hacker" long before the internet days what would you be doing? Hint

Making hoes

Selling from door to door

Cutting meat

Cutting firewood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How large is a "section" of land?

Answer: 640 acres

Six hundred and forty acres is equal to one square mile.

2. If you were a "collier" where would you be working?

Answer: In a coal mine

The term "Colliery" meaning a caol mine is still used in some parts of England, and is the origin of the surname Collins.

3. What is the state tree of New York?

Answer: Sugar Maple

Nope, it's not the tree on which The Big Apple grows.

4. The term "widdershins" applies to what?

Answer: Turning counter-clockwise

That's the direction the Witches dance

5. According to the 2000 US Census, what is the most common ladies' first name in the United States?

Answer: Mary

Mary is #1 - Patricia #2 - Margaret #9 - Barbara #4

6. If you had a case of the "grippe" you would most likely be suffering from what?

Answer: Influenza

Nothing here I want!.

7. If you were hired as a "castor" you would be making what?

Answer: Hats

Old English 19th century trade name aka Hatter.

8. The cardinal is the state bird of how many states?

Answer: 7

Illinois - Indiana - Kentucky - N. Carolina - Ohio - Virginia - W. Virginia

9. A person who is said to be, "born on a Wednesday, lookin' both ways for Sunday" means they are?

Answer: Lazy

This is an old saying from the 1920s. Originated in New England.

10. If you were a "hacker" long before the internet days what would you be doing?

Answer: Making hoes

Another old English trade name used into the early 20th century.

Source: Author lerp

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