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Grab Bag III - The "Only" Quiz in Town

The only "Only" Quiz. The word "only" will appear in the question, answer, or both.

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

Author
stageball

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,438

Updated
Dec 27 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
783

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the only reptile that doesn't have teeth? Hint

Snake

Turtle

Lizard

Alligator

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the United States, the state tree of only one state is not a true tree. Which state is it? Hint

Maine

Florida

California

Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is the only James Bond movie theme song sung by Nancy Sinatra? Hint

You Only Live Twice

Diamonds Are Forever

Goldfinger

Live and Let Die

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Question 4 of 10

4. Puerto Rico minted coins officially during only one year. Which year? Hint

1968

1492

1897

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the only North American marsupial? Hint

The Dingo

The Kangaroo

The Fruit Bat

The Opossum

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Question 6 of 10

6. What song was Dusty Springfield's first gold record hit in England? Hint

Only The Lonely

Only You

For Your Eyes Only

I Only Want To Be With You

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the only two mammals that lay eggs? Hint

Sperm whale and Bottlenosed dolphin

Ribbonseal and Palawan bearcat (also known as the Malay civet, or Binturong)

Osprey and Emperor penguin

Spiny anteater and Duck billed platypus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why is Texas called "The Lone Star State"? Hint

It's the only state shaped like a star

There's only a single star there

The only oil wells in North America are there

Many people consider it to be America's only hope

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the only man-eating shark that can swim in salt or fresh waters? Hint

Card Shark

Mako Shark

Bull Shark

Guitar Shark

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the only cat which cannot retract its claws? Hint

The Burmese

The Cheetah

The Pharanx

The Bear Cat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the only reptile that doesn't have teeth?

Answer: Turtle

Turtles can have sharp 'beaks' but they never have teeth. Most turtles are gentle but a Snapping Turtle can bite a person's finger off with its sharp beak.

2. In the United States, the state tree of only one state is not a true tree. Which state is it?

Answer: Florida

The Cabbage Palm, the state tree of Florida is not a true tree. It doesn't have bark or annual rings.

3. Which is the only James Bond movie theme song sung by Nancy Sinatra?

Answer: You Only Live Twice

Nancy had just had a hit with, "These Boots Are Made For Walking". Paul McCartney sang the theme to "Live And Let Die" and Shirley Bassey sang the themes to both, "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds Are Forever".

4. Puerto Rico minted coins officially during only one year. Which year?

Answer: 1897

Columbus discovered Puerto Rico in 1493 and the Spanish wiped out the native population and settled the island soon after that. They maintained control of it until 1898 when it was lost to the United States during the Spanish American War. They used Spanish money for all those years, minted their own money for a short time, and have been using American money ever since.

5. What is the only North American marsupial?

Answer: The Opossum

A marsupial is a mammal that gives birth to immature young. The young develop in the mother's pouch.

6. What song was Dusty Springfield's first gold record hit in England?

Answer: I Only Want To Be With You

This was the British singer's first solo single in 1963. "I Only Want To Be With You" achieved gold status in the UK, as well as being a major hit in the USA. Born Mary O'Brien in London England in 1939, Dusty Springfield was one of the top female vocalists of the 1960s with hits on both the UK and USA pop charts, several of which were in the top ten.

7. What are the only two mammals that lay eggs?

Answer: Spiny anteater and Duck billed platypus

Mammals that lay eggs are known as monotremes. Both the Spiny anteater and Duck billed platypus are found on the continent of Australia.

8. Why is Texas called "The Lone Star State"?

Answer: It's the only state shaped like a star

Texas is the same approximate size as France, but a different shape. The state flag of Texas also contains a single star.

9. What is the only man-eating shark that can swim in salt or fresh waters?

Answer: Bull Shark

The deadly Bull Shark can live for over a year in fresh water and return to salt water. It has been found in the Amazon and other rivers.

10. What is the only cat which cannot retract its claws?

Answer: The Cheetah

The Cheetah is the fastest living land creature. It chases its prey, antelopes and the like, then when it catches up to one from behind it swats the antelope's back leg with its paw. When the antelope falls the cheetah bites its neck. Lunch!

Source: Author stageball

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