The Steel Type Trivia Quiz

Answer: An adult male gorilla

A silverback gorilla is simply an adult male gorilla, characterized by the silvery white hair on his back. Silverbacks tend be much larger in size than their female counterparts. In a gorilla troop, there will typically be just one silverback with many females living with him. In the wild, gorillas live exclusively in Africa, primarily in and around the Congo and Gabon.

Answer: Wool

Steel wool, also called iron wool or steel wire, is a bundle of fine steel fibers used mostly in the cleaning of objects such as jewelry and wood.

A woolgatherer is a term for a daydreamer or a lay about.

Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow

Iron Man's real identity is the billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. Iron Man's girlfriend is Pepper Pots, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. Tony Stark is an expert in engineering and Pepper Potts was originally his assistant. Unlike many other superhero crushes, Pepper Potts is not stereotypically attractive or a femme fatale.

She is a brilliant woman in her own right.

Answer: Legs

Chausses were made of chain mail and acted more or less as metal socks could run the entire length of a knight's leg. Chausses were excellent against preventing injuries from swords and other weapons, but did nothing to protect against the pain. Knights typically felt the weapon hitting their legs and, although no damage was done, they were often knocked over or were in too much pain to fight back.

Answer: Basketball

Steel is a metal alloy that is very heavy, durable and strong. It is perfect for making ships, buildings and home appliances. It is not good material for a basketball which needs to bounce, be lightweight and safe to toss around.

Answer: Alchemy

Various societies throughout history believed in alchemy. One of the most common goals of alchemy was to turn common metals (called base metals) into precious metals (called noble metals). Common metals such as tin and lead were not seen as valuable as gold and silver, which were in high demand amongst the wealthy. Alchemy has been popular from Ancient Egyptian times to the Medieval times and even in the modern world.

Answer: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Pittsburgh, Sheffield and Hamilton are all nicknamed Steel City because they are or once were, the center of steel production in their respective countries. Perth, however, never had a booming steel industry. Australia's Steel City is actually Newcastle in New South Wales.

Answer: Copper

Historians believed that ancient people discovered copper before any other metal because it clearly stands out in rocks because of its bright colors. Other metals' coloration allows them to blend in easily with surrounding rocks. Copper is also more malleable and easier to use than other metals. Most metals, however, were discovered in prehistoric times.

Answer: Pure

Edible gold leaf is not well regulated or inspected in many countries so it is important to make sure the label reads ""pure gold". Gold is sometimes mixed with other elements to alter its appearance but these other elements may be poisonous or otherwise hazardous to consume.

Edible gold leaf is typically sold in sheets that can easily be torn and formed into shapes. It is sometimes used to decorate cakes and other baked goods.

Answer: Very brave

"To have nerves of steel" means that someone is very brave and never flinches in the face of danger or fear. Adventurers, police officers, firefighters and soldiers are often said to have nerves of steel.

Answer: Didius Falco

Didius Falco is a private investigator in Ancient Rome. He is often tasked with the most unsavory positions, often for nefarious people. The first five books in the series each contain a different metal in their titles. "The Silver Pigs" is the first in the series and see Falco off to work in a mine in Britain. The silver pigs of the title refer to lead ingots in the mine.

Answer: Meryl Streep

Streep's Academy Award win for Best Actress for this film was her third overall Oscar and seventeenth nomination. "The Iron Lady" told the story of Thatcher's life starting with her as a young woman trying to enter politics, her marriage, her time as Prime Minister and the aftermath of her resignation. Young Margaret Thatcher was played by Welsh actress Alexandra Roach.

Answer: Steely Dan

Steely Dan was the name of the duo band formed by Beck and Fagen in 1972. Steely Dan's musical style was a blend of many different genres and was often criticized as being too complex. The duo split in 1981 to pursue solo careers but reunited in 1993. The duo won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2001 for "Two Against Nature".

Answer: Imelda Marcos

Imelda Marcos was First Lady of the Philippines for over twenty years until she and her family were forced into exile in 1986. Her husband, Ferdinand, was president of the country and was known for his massive corruption. Upon fleeing the country, Imelda notoriously left behind thousands of pairs of shoes in addition to hundreds of ball gowns and handbags. Imelda lived in exile in Hawaii until her husband died in 1989, returning to the Philippines in 1991. Imelda escaped prosecution and punishment for her alleged crimes of corruption and mounted several political and business comebacks. She was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives. In 2018, her good luck ran out and she was convicted on corruption charges stemming from decades prior and was banned from holding public office again.

She is nicknamed the Iron Butterfly because she was seen as tough in the face of trouble and always (until 2018) escaped penalty. The butterfly part came about because, upon her return, she was seen as having escaped from her cocoon and into public life again.

Answer: St. Eligius

St. Eligius was a French bishop who converted the people of Flanders to Christianity. He is the patron saint of metalworkers and coin collectors because he was, at a young age, an apprentice to a goldsmith and initially took on that career. He was commissioned by the French royals to produce elaborate works of gold including a golden, jewel-encrusted throne.

He was considered the best in his craft but he turned his attention to the poor after noting the selfishness of the wealthy.

Answer: Any substance that conducts heat and electricity

Specifically, a metal is considered any substance that conducts electricity or heat. Metals are also malleable (that is can be shaped and reformed without breaking) and shiny. There are quite a few substances that may be both metallic and nonmetallic depending on the conditions they are in. Iodine, for example, is typically seen in a nonmetallic form but can become a metal under very high pressure.

Answer: Bowling ball

A discus is primarily made from plastic or fiberglass but has a metal rim and frame to give sturdiness and extra weight. A curling stone is primarily made from granite but the handles attached to the stone are usually made from metal. A tennis racket's frame is either made from wood, steel or aluminum.

Bowling balls are primarily made from plastic resin mixed with graphite to create both the outside of the ball and the inner core.

Answer: Robert

Robert Ironside was a police officer who was shot and wounded on the job. He was forced into a wheelchair after he was left paralyzed. He became a chief advisor to the San Francisco Police Department and was still involved in the goings on there. The series lasted for seven years and Burr earned six Emmy nominations for his role.

The series was remade in 2013 starring Blair Underwood but was quickly canceled.

Answer: Increased swimming ability

Metal Mario cannot swim at all as he is too heavy and will sink to the bottom of any body of water. He also cannot jump or run. When Mario puts on his metal cap, however, he will be able to walk underwater and through poison without having any ill effects. His defenses and weight increase which allows him to activate switches that he would not normally be able to.

Answer: South Korea

The Gwangyang Steel Works is the largest steel mill in the world. It produces over 18 million tons of steel per year. Historically, the largest steel mill was the Barrow Hematite Steel Mill in England. It was the largest steel mill in the world for over one hundred years until it closed in 1963.