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Red All About It Trivia Quiz

Everything in this quiz is connected to a different shade or tint of the colour red.

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

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,781

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
385

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Fripp was the lead guitarist for which "red" rock group? Hint

Red Hot Chili Peppers

King Crimson

Pink Floyd

Maroon 5

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which "red" city is home to the University of South Dakota? Hint

Carmine

Mahogany

Vermilion

Redwood

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these "red" sports teams was NEVER a Major League Baseball team during the 20th century? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

St Louis Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

Boston Red Sox

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Question 4 of 10

4. The musician Prince recorded a number of "red" songs, but which one of these tracks was by a different artist altogether? Hint

Pink Cadillac

Raspberry Beret

Pink Cashmere

Little Red Corvette

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these "red" cars is the real name of a Japanese automobile of the 1970s/80s? Hint

Suzuki Strawberry

Mitsubushi Apple

Nissan Cherry

Toyota Tomato

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which if the following "red" birds is the only one you are likely to find on the menu in a British restaurant? Hint

Scarlet ibis

Scarlet tanager

Red grouse

Ruby-throated hummingbird

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which "red" word is given to the cheapest type of the alcoholic drink port? Hint

Burgundy

Magenta

Claret

Ruby

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Question 8 of 10

8. The official colors of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League are gold, white and which shade of red? Hint

Maroon

Burgundy

Crimson

Cherry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which shade of red takes its name from an 1859 battle fought on Italian soil? Hint

Carnelian

Coquelicot

Amaranth

Magenta

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Mysterons are the arch-enemies of which "red" fictional character? Hint

Robin

Captain Scarlet

Red Ranger

Red Tornado

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Fripp was the lead guitarist for which "red" rock group?

Answer: King Crimson

King Crimson were formed in London in 1968. They underwent numerous membership changes over the next few decades, but Fripp was a constant member, still performing for them when I created this quiz in July, 2016.

2. Which "red" city is home to the University of South Dakota?

Answer: Vermilion

Vermilion is located in southeast South Dakota, just across the Missouri River from Nebraska. The University of South Dakota was founded there in 1862. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Coyotes, and, appropriately enough, play in red and white uniforms.

3. Which one of these "red" sports teams was NEVER a Major League Baseball team during the 20th century?

Answer: Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are a National Football League team. They have undergone numerous name changes since their foundation in Chicago in 1898, and have moved cities twice, to St Louis in 1960, then to Phoenix in 1988.
The other three options in this question are baseball teams who have won multiple World Series crowns.

4. The musician Prince recorded a number of "red" songs, but which one of these tracks was by a different artist altogether?

Answer: Pink Cadillac

"Pink Cadillac" is a Bruce Springsteen song. It originally appeared as a B-Side to the single "Dancing in the Dark", but was later included on the albums "Tracks" and "18 Tracks". The other three options were all singles released by Prince.

5. Which of these "red" cars is the real name of a Japanese automobile of the 1970s/80s?

Answer: Nissan Cherry

Originally known as the Datsun Cherry, the Nissan Cherry was a two-door supermini which was produced between 1970 and 1986. It was replaced by the Nissan Sunny.

6. Which if the following "red" birds is the only one you are likely to find on the menu in a British restaurant?

Answer: Red grouse

The red grouse is a game bird which breeds in the UK and Ireland. It is hunted between August 12 (the Glorious Twelfth) and December 10. All the other options in this question are New World birds.

7. Which "red" word is given to the cheapest type of the alcoholic drink port?

Answer: Ruby

Port is a fortified wine produced in Portugal, in the Douro Valley, near the city of Porto. There are various styles of this drink, with the cheapest and most extensively produced being Ruby, the name reflecting its red colour.

8. The official colors of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League are gold, white and which shade of red?

Answer: Burgundy

Founded as the Boston Braves in 1932, the Redskins have been playing in Washington D.C. since 1937. They are the only NFL team to list burgundy as one of their official colors.

9. Which shade of red takes its name from an 1859 battle fought on Italian soil?

Answer: Magenta

The Battle of Magenta was fought near the town of the same name, and resulted in a victory for Napoleon III's French-Sardinian army over the Austrian Empire. The dye of this shade of red was discovered in the area shortly afterwards.

10. The Mysterons are the arch-enemies of which "red" fictional character?

Answer: Captain Scarlet

Captain Scarlet was a puppet character invented by Gerry Anderson of "Thunderbirds" fame. The Mysterons were a hostile race from the planet Mars.

Source: Author Dizart

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