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Gnomes ! Trivia Quiz

This quizzie is based upon a book by Wil Huygen called 'Gnomes'. Explore your imagination !

A multiple-choice quiz by catnippin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
catnippin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
49,203

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
648

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Gnomes are very small. Adult male gnomes weigh about 11 ounces. How tall are they ? Hint

3 inches

6 inches

9 inches

11 inches

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gnome mothers always give birth to ... ? Hint

quadruplets

only one baby

twins

triplets

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the normal life span for a gnome ? Hint

300 years

200 years

400 years

150 years

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Question 4 of 10

4. The word gnome is derived from 'Kuba-Walda' of the ancient Germanic language. This means..? Hint

forest dweller

home spirit

tree hugger

little red cap

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Question 5 of 10

5. No sightings or encounters with gnomes can be confirmed unless witnessed by two observers. This is the same criteria used by ..? Hint

bird watchers

Elvis sightings

alien kidnappings

ghost encounters

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gnome greetings, farewells, and goodnights are expressed by .. ? Hint

hugging

giving 'high fives'

rubbing noses

winking

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Question 7 of 10

7. Male gnomes are more colorful than females, as far as their clothing..True of False ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Siberian gnome has been the most affected by cross-breeding. He is larger than the European type and associates freely with....? Hint

faeries

wolves

humans

trolls

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these gnomes knows the most about mankind..? Hint

garden gnome

forest gnome

dune gnome

house gnome

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Question 10 of 10

10. On balmy summer nights, gnomes like to smoke their pipes and sit upon....? Hint

warthogs

treetops

toadstools

old boxes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gnomes are very small. Adult male gnomes weigh about 11 ounces. How tall are they ?

Answer: 6 inches

Adult females are slightly smaller..about 5 inches in height and weighing 9 or 10 ounces.

2. Gnome mothers always give birth to ... ?

Answer: twins

They always bear twins..one boy and one girl. The gestation period is 12 months. Gnome babies are very tiny weighing a fraction of an ounce at birth and they mature very slowly.

3. What is the normal life span for a gnome ?

Answer: 400 years

Their birthday tree is one of the most important places in their life. Many gnomes build their homes beneath their birthday tree. Those who don't make a pilgrimage there annually on their birthday !

4. The word gnome is derived from 'Kuba-Walda' of the ancient Germanic language. This means..?

Answer: home spirit

In rural areas gnomes often live in the rafters of barns, where, if they are treated well, they keep an eye on the livestock as well as the crops. Another variant of their name translates as 'to put in order' or 'do odd jobs'.

5. No sightings or encounters with gnomes can be confirmed unless witnessed by two observers. This is the same criteria used by ..?

Answer: bird watchers

This makes mapping their geographical range difficult...

6. Gnome greetings, farewells, and goodnights are expressed by .. ?

Answer: rubbing noses

Gnomes are very affectionate and sentimental. They express this by rubbing noses with their family and friends.

7. Male gnomes are more colorful than females, as far as their clothing..True of False ?

Answer: True

Males wear a red cap, blue smock, green pants, deerskin boots, and a small tool belt around their waist. Females usually wear earthtone garments. They are occasionally mistaken for a mouse or other small forest animal by a hunting owl because of this ! Females will adorn themselves with blossoms or berry-bearing twigs on festive occasions...they love to party !

8. The Siberian gnome has been the most affected by cross-breeding. He is larger than the European type and associates freely with....?

Answer: trolls

The Siberian gnome takes revenge for even the slightest offense by killing cattle, causing bad harvests, droughts, and abnormally cold weather...

9. Which of these gnomes knows the most about mankind..?

Answer: house gnome

The house gnome often inhabits historic old houses. He speaks and understands man's language. He is good-natured and always ready for a lark or to tease !

10. On balmy summer nights, gnomes like to smoke their pipes and sit upon....?

Answer: toadstools

So...leave toadstools where you find them !

Source: Author catnippin

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