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Animal Words Trivia Quiz

Words from A to I beginning with animal names. I'll give you a definition and you choose the correct word. Good luck. ("Chambers" 20th-century dictionary used, with UK spellings.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Senga2. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Senga2

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,967

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
852

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. A is for Ass.
What "A" word means to allot, designate or appoint? Hint

assure

assign

assault

assess

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Question 2 of 10

2. B is for Bat.
What "B" word is a truncheon, or an implement used by the conductor of an orchestra, or a short stick passed between runners in a relay race? Hint

battle

bathos

bating

baton

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Question 3 of 10

3. C is for Cat.
What "C" word is a device for launching projectiles? Hint

catalogue

catechism

caterwaul

catapult

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Question 4 of 10

4. C is also for Cow.
What "C" word is a monk's hood? Hint

cowslip

cowl

coward

cowan

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Question 5 of 10

5. D is for Dog.
What "D" word is a settled opinion, a tenet? Hint

dogger

doggerel

doge

dogma

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Question 6 of 10

6. E is for Emu.
What "E" word is to strive to equal or excel, or to imitate? Hint

emulate

emure

emulsion

emulge

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Question 7 of 10

7. F is for Fly.
What "F" word is a blank page at the beginning or end of a book? Hint

flyer

flype

flyleaf

flyte

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Question 8 of 10

8. G is for Gar.
What "G" word means to surround with ornaments, or to adorn? Hint

garderobe

gargle

garish

garnish

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Question 9 of 10

9. H is for Hen.
What "H" word is a servant, or a page? Hint

henge

henotheism

hent

henchman

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Question 10 of 10

10. I is for Ide.
What "I" word is a system of ideas that motivates one's behavior? Hint

ideogram

ideology

identity

idealism

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A is for Ass. What "A" word means to allot, designate or appoint?

Answer: assign

The Head Honcho will ASSIGN a task for you in the form of completing a challenge.

An ass is a donkey; I hope you got this right and weren't one.

2. B is for Bat. What "B" word is a truncheon, or an implement used by the conductor of an orchestra, or a short stick passed between runners in a relay race?

Answer: baton

In the team games here, you can pass the BATON to your team mates.

A bat is a flying mammal. Hope you've got off to a flying start!

3. C is for Cat. What "C" word is a device for launching projectiles?

Answer: catapult

Do you feel like using a CATAPULT when the answer is on the tip of your tongue?

A cat is a domestic pet. No need to be "catty" about it.

4. C is also for Cow. What "C" word is a monk's hood?

Answer: cowl

You don't want to hide under a COWL when you win a badge.

A cow is a farm animal which provides us with milk, butter and cheese. Did you provide the right answer?

5. D is for Dog. What "D" word is a settled opinion, a tenet?

Answer: dogma

You won't find DOGMA in the quizmaker's rules for setting quizzes.

A dog is another popular domestic pet. Did you feel popular when you got another correct answer?

6. E is for Emu. What "E" word is to strive to equal or excel, or to imitate?

Answer: emulate

If you want to do well in FunTrivia, you should EMULATE those excellent players who reach the top strata.

An emu is a flightless bird. You don't need to take flight, do you?

7. F is for Fly. What "F" word is a blank page at the beginning or end of a book?

Answer: flyleaf

There is no need for a FLYLEAF on the FunTrivia site.

A fly is a common household pest. I'm sure you've never been called that.

8. G is for Gar. What "G" word means to surround with ornaments, or to adorn?

Answer: garnish

Funtrivia is GARNISHED with many clever illustrations.

A gar is a boney river fish. No bones about it, I'm sure you're doing well.

9. H is for Hen. What "H" word is a servant, or a page?

Answer: henchman

Do you think of your team members as HENCHMEN?

A hen is another farm animal, providing us with eggs. Did you put all your eggs in one basket? Hope none of them got broken.

10. I is for Ide. What "I" word is a system of ideas that motivates one's behavior?

Answer: ideology

The IDEOLOGY of FunTrivia is that everyone should have fun playing the games and quizzes.

An ide is a carp-like fish, also called an orfe. There's certainly nothing to carp about on FunTrivia!

Source: Author Senga2

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