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Going for the Green Trivia Quiz

Green: It's all around us, but do we really see it?

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

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
14739

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Kalibre (6/10), Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 108 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A green gem is an emerald. What month has emerald for its birthstone? Hint

March

May

December

June

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country is known as "The Emerald Isle"? Hint

Sumatra

Greenland

Ireland

New Zealand

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Question 3 of 10

3. The phrase "go for the green" is associated with what sport? Hint

Water Polo

Rugby

Golf

Cricket

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Question 4 of 10

4. What children's show had a character called Mr. Green Jeans? Hint

Captain Kangaroo

Romper Room

Sesame Street

Wishbone

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Question 5 of 10

5. Green Bay Wisconsin is home to what NFL team? Hint

Packers

Chiefs

Eagles

Browns

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 1995 movie "The Big Green" was about a group of kids playing what sport? Hint

Soccer

Baseball

Rugby

Checkers

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Question 7 of 10

7. The novel, and later a movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" was written by which author? Hint

Jane Austen

Fannie Flagg

Bernard Cornwell

C.S. Forester

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Question 8 of 10

8. Besides envy, the color green is also associated with which of the following? Hint

Anger

Luck

Fear

Love

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tom Hanks starred in this 1999 movie. Hint

The Boy with the Green Hair

The Green Party

The Green Mile

Green-Eyed Lady

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which popular Christian singer was killed in a plane crash in 1982? Hint

Bob Green

Keith Green

Mark Green

Red Green

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A green gem is an emerald. What month has emerald for its birthstone?

Answer: May

The emerald is rare and valuable. The name comes from the Old French 'esmeralde', which means 'green gemstone'. Emeralds were used and valued by the Egyptians as well as the Aztecs and Incans.

2. What country is known as "The Emerald Isle"?

Answer: Ireland

The name comes from its lush and fertile fields. The first humans to set foot in Ireland came from Scotland 8000BC. It was one of the last places in Europe to be settled by humans. The Celts reached Ireland around 300 BC. Because the Romans didn't reach Ireland, they escaped the 'darkness' of the Dark Ages.

Their preservation of language and culture helped the rest of Europe to recover. St. Brendan is reputed to have sailed to America from Ireland in the early 6th century, predating Columbus by nearly 1,000 years.

3. The phrase "go for the green" is associated with what sport?

Answer: Golf

The green is where the hole is. To hit for the green means to go for the whole thing. Going for the green also has a connection with money.

4. What children's show had a character called Mr. Green Jeans?

Answer: Captain Kangaroo

The series ran from 1955-1984. He was played by Hugh Brannum. He died in 1987.

5. Green Bay Wisconsin is home to what NFL team?

Answer: Packers

The Packers have a long and historic tradition. They are the only team that is publicly owned in the NFL. They began in 1919. The name comes from the industry of the town, meat packing. Vince Lombardi became their coach in 1959.

6. The 1995 movie "The Big Green" was about a group of kids playing what sport?

Answer: Soccer

This Disney vehicle has yet another group of misfits growing as a team and winning a championship. Steve Guttenberg starred as the sherriff who used to be a star himself.

7. The novel, and later a movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" was written by which author?

Answer: Fannie Flagg

The movie came out in 1991. The novel was nominated for a Pulitzer but did not win. Flagg, also a comedian, says she created the cafe and town before any other characters. The movie was nominated for two Oscars, for the screenplay and for Jessica Tandy's supporting role.

8. Besides envy, the color green is also associated with which of the following?

Answer: Luck

Anger and love are red while fear is usually black.

9. Tom Hanks starred in this 1999 movie.

Answer: The Green Mile

The movie is based on a book by Stephen King. The plot has death row guards dealing with the fact that a convict has a special gift. Though nominated for four Oscars, it did not win any.

10. Which popular Christian singer was killed in a plane crash in 1982?

Answer: Keith Green

Green's songs reflect the absolute thrill of finding Jesus. His music also challenged other believers. He began a ministry, Last Days Ministry, in East Texas. The crash also took the life of his three year old son Josiah, and his two year old daughter, Bethany.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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