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Red, White and Blue Trivia Quiz

Let us take a look at the colours red, white and blue in this general knowledge quiz.

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

Author
Plodd

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,256

Updated
Feb 25 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2649

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The colour red can come in many different variations that include ruby, scarlet and crimson. Which of these is not a shade of red? Hint

Carnelian

Cardinal

Celadon

Carmine

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Question 2 of 10

2. The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in 1863 and chose as its symbol a red cross on a white background. What shape was chosen as the Islamic equivalent? Hint

Circle

Crescent

Star

Diamond

3. 'Blue Peter' is the name of a long running BBC children's show which covers various topics, appeals, special assignments and items to make using sticky back plastic! The programme is named after the maritime flag called 'Blue Peter'. What colour/s can you find on this flag? Hint

Blue

Blue and White

Blue and Red

White

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Cats', 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' are just to name a few of the very successful stage productions seen in London's West End and on New York's Broadway. What is the name of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that opened in 2004 to very poor reviews? Hint

The Red Shoes

The Woman in White

Blue Lagoon

The Lady in Red

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang the song 'Red, White and Blue' which contains the following lyrics?

"My hair's turning white,
my neck's always been red,
my collar's still blue,
we've always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you.
Yes you could say
we've always been,
Red, White, and Blue" Hint

Black Sabbath

AC/DC

ZZ Top

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 'Blue House' is the presidential residence in which country? Hint

Thailand

Taiwan

South Korea

Japan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where in the United Kingdom would you expect to see 'redcoats' and 'bluecoats'? Hint

Holiday camps

Lottery outlets

Football stadiums

Railway stations

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the correct spelling for the word used to describe someone with a blue tinge due to lack of oxygen? Hint

Cyanosis

Syanosis

Cyonosis

Syonosis

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 'Red Baron' was a famous fighter pilot for the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. What was his real name? Hint

Adolf Frederich Dieter von Munchausen

Johann Schmidt

Herman Otto Wilhelm von Hapsburg

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a bird native to Australasia? Hint

White throated robin

White cheeked honeyeater

White eyed duck

White faced heron

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The colour red can come in many different variations that include ruby, scarlet and crimson. Which of these is not a shade of red?

Answer: Celadon

Cardinal is a shade of red similar to the cassocks worn by Catholic cardinals. Carmine is a deep shade of red favoured by artists. Carnelian is a reddish-brown shade named after a semi precious gemstone. Celadon is a pale green colour.

2. The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in 1863 and chose as its symbol a red cross on a white background. What shape was chosen as the Islamic equivalent?

Answer: Crescent

The 'Red Crescent' movement started during the 1876 to 1878 Russo-Turkish War. It was felt that Muslim soldiers would be offended by the 'Red Cross' symbol which supports Christian beliefs. Another neutral symbol was introduced in 2006 called the 'Red Crystal', which represents Israel's national aid service.

It is a red diamond on a white background and was adopted after the 'Red Star of David'.

Answer: Blue and White

The 'Blue Peter' flag indicates that the ship is ready to set sail and leave harbour. It is a blue flag with a white square in the middle. The BBC programme with the same name was first aired in 1958. It is intended to be "a voyage of adventure" for children between the ages of six to fifteen.

Answer: The Woman in White

'The Woman in White' only stayed open for 19 months in London and three months in New York. It is the poorest performing Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. 'Love Never Dies' is the latest stage production with music written by Lloyd Webber. It is the sequel to 'Phantom of the Opera' and due to open during 2010.

5. Who sang the song 'Red, White and Blue' which contains the following lyrics? "My hair's turning white, my neck's always been red, my collar's still blue, we've always been here just trying to sing the truth to you. Yes you could say we've always been, Red, White, and Blue"

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band formed in Florida during the 1960s. They became internationally famous after an aeroplane crash that killed three band members in 1977. The lead singer and songwriter, Ronnie Van Zant, was one of the three who died. This did not stop the band from playing and they have made over 60 albums.

6. The 'Blue House' is the presidential residence in which country?

Answer: South Korea

'Cheongwadae' is the official name for the presidential residence and executive offices for South Korea. The main building was completed in 1991. Along with two annexes, it is covered with 150,000 traditional blue roof tiles. 'Cheongwadae' is more commonly known as the 'Blue House' because of these tiles.

7. Where in the United Kingdom would you expect to see 'redcoats' and 'bluecoats'?

Answer: Holiday camps

Holiday camps are one of those quirky British institutions dating back to the 1940's. Each camp had several entertainers dressed in either a redcoat (Butlins) or bluecoat (Pontin's). The BBC introduced a comedy called 'Hi-de-Hi', set in a fictional holiday camp with entertainers wearing yellowcoats.

8. What is the correct spelling for the word used to describe someone with a blue tinge due to lack of oxygen?

Answer: Cyanosis

Choking, asthma, heart attack and shock are just a few of the reasons for someone to get cyanosis. The extremities, such as fingers and fingernails, can be affected as well as the mucous membranes. A person with cyanosis needs urgent medical help.

9. The 'Red Baron' was a famous fighter pilot for the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. What was his real name?

Answer: Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen

Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2, 1892 into a wealthy and noble Prussian family. He accumulated eighty air combat victories before his death on April 21, 1918. His final air battle was near the river Somme. He was initially buried with full military honours in a cemetery near Amiens in France, but his remains were later moved to a family tomb in Germany.

10. Which of the following is not a bird native to Australasia?

Answer: White throated robin

The white throated robin is a member of the Old World flycatcher family, normally native to south west Asia and east Africa. The bird has also been seen as far away as Mexico. The bird is larger than the European red breasted robin.

Source: Author Plodd

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