I've Got Your 'Back' Trivia Quiz

Answer: Greenback

Greenback was the term used for paper money in circulation during the American Civil War. The bills were printed in green ink on the back. Although not backed by gold or silver, they were still consider legal tender.

Answer: Hunchback

A hunchback refers to someone whose spinal column is bent or curved in an unnatural position. In "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo, Quasimodo is the hunchback bell ringer of the cathedral who falls in love with the beautiful Esmeralda.

Answer: Outback

The Outback refers to the interior regions of Australia, also known as the bush. These remote areas are sparsely populated. Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Outback for tens of thousands of years.

Answer: Kickback

A kickback is a bribe made in an underhanded exchange for services or goods. Unfortunately, the word kickback is often linked to politicians who receive illegal kickbacks for granting political favors. To quote British politician Lord Acton, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Answer: Paperback

Paperback books have been around since the early 1800s. These less expensive books are smaller than hardcover books, bound in cardboard, and the pages are glued together. Publishers tend to print in paperback if the sales for the book are expected to be low or if the book is a reprint of an earlier printing.

Answer: Rollback

In this case, a rollback refers to a reduction of something to a previous or lower state. Rollback in pricing is a typical practice of retailers to draw consumers into purchasing items. A sale implies a temporary price cut, but a rollback is usually a permanent price reduction.

Answer: Horseback

Someone riding horseback can be competing in shows, riding for pleasure, traveling, or working. Cowboys come to mind when mentioning horseback riding. Horses have been used as a domesticated animal since around 4000 BC.

Answer: Payback

In the investment world, payback can mean a return on an investment. In this context, payback means revenge or retribution to make someone suffer for a wrongdoing or previous act. If you eat all of your friend's cookies, she might seek payback by eating your box of candy.

Answer: Playback

In a recording session, musicians will ask for a playback of what they just recorded. It gives them the opportunity to decide if they like the current version or if they need to record the song over again.

Answer: Throwback

The word throwback can refer to some characteristic or trait that has reappeared in the current times. My son has red hair and blue eyes, which is a throwback to several generations ago. Everyone else in the family has brown hair and brown eyes.