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Something Blue Trivia Quiz

According to an internet poll on about.com, the most common favorite color is blue. Let's see how much you know about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by klinski_1987. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
klinski_1987

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,707

Updated
Oct 23 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This element, #27, on the periodic table of the elements is known for its dark blue coloring and is an integral component of vitamin B12. Hint

Cobalt

Calcium

Copper

Iron

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Question 2 of 10

2. What color, when mixed with blue, creates brown? Hint

Orange

Yellow

Red

Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Smurfs" were made popular by the TV series beginning in 1981, but in what type of media were they originally introduced to the world? Hint

A movie

A novel

An old-fashioned radio show

A comic strip

4. This character from "Watchmen," a graphic novel/movie, is known for his blue skin which he received when he was caught in a radioactive particle test. Some of his many gifts from this accident include telekinesis, teleportation of self and others, and no need of food, water, or air, to name a few. Hint

Doctor Manhattan

Beast

Rorschach

The Comedian

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is one of the four symbols of Chinese constellations? Hint

The Blue Dolphin of the West

The Azure Dragon of the East

The Sino-Cyano Medallion of the South

The Turquoise Hare of the North

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Question 6 of 10

6. This university is home to the Blue Devils. Hint

Duke University

University of Oregon

University of Wisconsin

University of North Carolina

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Question 7 of 10

7. The members of which group are sometimes referred to as "blue blooded"? Hint

Merchants

The dead

Nobility

Prisoners

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which band released the hit "Blue(Da Ba Dee)" in 1999? Hint

Metallica

Smashmouth

Eiffel 65

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Question 9 of 10

9. A blue book value refers most often to which of the following? Hint

Vehicles

Land

Books

Baseball Cards

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for blue? Hint

Azure

Chartreuse

Sapphire

Denim

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This element, #27, on the periodic table of the elements is known for its dark blue coloring and is an integral component of vitamin B12.

Answer: Cobalt

Cobalt comes from the German word kobald meaning goblin or evil spirit. It was so named because it was difficult to mine and was dangerous to mine. This is because arsenic trioxide is often found with Cobalt. In nature, it is only found in compounds.

2. What color, when mixed with blue, creates brown?

Answer: Orange

Blue and red create purple, blue and yellow create green, and blue and brown create gray. These are also the colors of the Chicago Bears, lending credence to the idea they are, in actuality, brown bears.

3. "The Smurfs" were made popular by the TV series beginning in 1981, but in what type of media were they originally introduced to the world?

Answer: A comic strip

"The Smurfs" were created by Peyo, also known as Pierre Culliford. Watch out for Gargamel and Azrael, the primary bad guy and his ever-hungry cat.

Answer: Doctor Manhattan

Originally a graphic novel by Alan Moore, Billy Crudup portrayed Dr. Manhattan in the big screen adaptation of "Watchmen" of 2009. Rorschach and The Comedian are also characters in "Watchmen." Beast, of course, is the alter ego of Hank McCoy of the X-men.

5. Which of the following is one of the four symbols of Chinese constellations?

Answer: The Azure Dragon of the East

It is also referred to as the green dragon and the Avalon dragon. All four symbols relate to a season and an element. The Azure Dragon corresponds with spring and the element wood. For more information on these symbols visit the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Symbols_(Chinese_constellation)

6. This university is home to the Blue Devils.

Answer: Duke University

The University of Wisconsin houses the Badgers, the University of Oregon is home to the Ducks, and the Tar Heels reside at the University of North Carolina. Duke has an extremely popular Men's Basketball team. Their fame is due in large part to Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K). On March 1, 2008, he became the 6th Men's basketball coach in NCAA history to accrue over 800 victories.

7. The members of which group are sometimes referred to as "blue blooded"?

Answer: Nobility

According to Wikipedia, "blue-blooded" refers to the visibility of the veins in European nobles, differentiating them from common peasants. It was translated from the Spanish phrase "Sangre Azul." One theory for why the nobles seemed to have blue blood was the high rate of hemophilia among their families.

In fact, hemophilia is sometimes referred to as "the royal disease." Those with the disease were well-protected, and went outside much more infrequently than was average of the age. The combination of the disease and lack of sun, resulted in a slightly bluish tinge to their skin.

8. Which band released the hit "Blue(Da Ba Dee)" in 1999?

Answer: Eiffel 65

"Blue" was from the album 'Europop', the Italian pop/dance group's first release. It was their only release to reach the charts in the UK or US (at 12 and 4, respectively). "I'm blue-if I was green I would die" is the amusing final line of the song.

9. A blue book value refers most often to which of the following?

Answer: Vehicles

The average car loses about 65% of its value over the first five years according to Kelley Blue Book. It kind of makes you question the sense of buying a brand new car, doesn't it?

10. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for blue?

Answer: Chartreuse

Chartreuse is a yellowish-green color as well as a mountain range in France. As a web color (the colors designated in designing web pages), it is considered 50% yellow and 50% green.

Source: Author klinski_1987

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