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Quiz about Iran to Turkey Because I was Hungary
Quiz about Iran to Turkey Because I was Hungary

I-ran to Turkey Because I was Hungary Quiz


In each clue a country is hidden well. Can you find it in each refrain? Try "There was a SPA IN the hotel." In this example, the answer is SPAIN.

A multiple-choice quiz by jcpetersen. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jcpetersen
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
380,099
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
472
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. I followed the map to locate the treasure:
Gold coin, diamonds, and wealth beyond measure.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. I paid close attention to the rabbit in the hat.
Abracadabra! Zilch, vanished, it was gone just like that!

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 10
3. I skipped several meals, which was a mistake.
What sated my hunger? Many cupcakes!

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. I diet, exercise, and avoid any strife.
It's vital you do so to live a long life.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. I work as a waiter, dressed in a tuxedo.
I hate looking like a penguin each day, though.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. I'm all ready for summer; I've got my sunglasses.
I've even taken yachting classes!

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. I greeted my cousin, and walked away gingerly.
He gave me a bearhug and almost killed me!

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. I am so stressed, I do all that I can.
A day goes easier if I have a plan.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. Am I a spy? A thief? I really can't say.
But I'm wanted by both Interpol and the CIA.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. I wanted fresh honey, but then started to choke.
To calm the bees, the beekeeper used smoke.

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I followed the map to locate the treasure: Gold coin, diamonds, and wealth beyond measure.

Answer: India

"...coIN, DIAmonds, and ..."

Due to cultural norms emphasizing gold jewelry, Indian housewives hold 11% of the world's gold; more than the combined reserves of the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and the International Money Fund.
2. I paid close attention to the rabbit in the hat. Abracadabra! Zilch, vanished, it was gone just like that!

Answer: Brazil

"...AbracadaBRA! ZILch..."

The earliest recorded use of the word "abracadabra" is in a third century AD medical book, "Liber Medicinalis", as part of an inscription on an amulet to treat malaria.

Brazil is the fifth largest (and largest Portuguese-speaking) country in the world.
3. I skipped several meals, which was a mistake. What sated my hunger? Many cupcakes!

Answer: Germany

"...my hunGER? MANY cupcakes!"

German chocolate cake is an American dessert.

In 1852, Samuel German (American) created a dark baking chocolate for Baker's Chocolate Company (again, American). It was sold as "Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate".

In 1957, a recipe for "German's Chocolate Cake" created by Mrs. George Clay (from Texas, which is in America) was published as the "Recipe of the Day" in a Dallas newspaper. The recipe proved popular, and over time the name changed to simply "German Chocolate Cake".
4. I diet, exercise, and avoid any strife. It's vital you do so to live a long life.

Answer: Italy

"...It's vITAL You do..."

Life expectancy in Italy has improved significantly since the 1960s. A common theory is that a "Mediterranean diet" with fish, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and olive oil is responsible.
5. I work as a waiter, dressed in a tuxedo. I hate looking like a penguin each day, though.

Answer: Guinea

"...a penGUIN EAch day..."

A tuxedo is formal evening wear and as such is not intended to be worn during the day.

The Republic of Guinea voted for independence from France in 1958.
6. I'm all ready for summer; I've got my sunglasses. I've even taken yachting classes!

Answer: Kenya

"...even taKEN YAchting..."

A yacht is a recreational boat. As such, they normally do not need a customs declaration, and carrying commercial cargo may be considered smuggling.

The Republic of Kenya gained independence from Britain in 1963.
7. I greeted my cousin, and walked away gingerly. He gave me a bearhug and almost killed me!

Answer: Uganda

"...a bearhUG AND Almost..."

The landlocked Republic of Uganda gained independence from Britain in 1962.
8. I am so stressed, I do all that I can. A day goes easier if I have a plan.

Answer: Canada

"...that I CAN. A DAy goes..."

Approximately 80% of Canada's population lives near the southern (US) border of the country.
9. Am I a spy? A thief? I really can't say. But I'm wanted by both Interpol and the CIA.

Answer: Poland

"...InterPOL AND the..."

Founded in 1923 in Vienna, Austria, the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) was under Nazi control after the takeover of Austria in 1938 until 1945. Most members left during this period. After World War II, the organization was reborn as the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO - INTERPOL).

Poland became a democracy after a revolution against its Communist government in 1989.
10. I wanted fresh honey, but then started to choke. To calm the bees, the beekeeper used smoke.

Answer: Peru

"...the beekeePER Used..."

Another word for beekeeping is "apiculture". ("Apis" is the Latin word for "bee".)

Peru gained independence from Spain in 1821.
Source: Author jcpetersen

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