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Quiz about Night Sky Lore
Quiz about Night Sky Lore

Night Sky Lore Trivia Quiz


Constellations are pictures in the sky made up of groups of stars. I'll give you the shape of the constellation, you tell me its name.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeoDaVinci. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
LeoDaVinci
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
87,004
Updated
May 06 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3581
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (7/10), Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 141 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The constellation we recognize as a ladle is actually part of a larger one known as "the great bear". Which one of these is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the night's constellations is also known as "the hare"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which constellation is known as "the dog"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "The whale" is which of the following constellations? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of the following constellations is often referred to as "the swan". Which one? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following constellations is called "the crow"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which constellation is "the charioteer"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "The herdsman" is which of the following constellations? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Once a queen, which of these leading ladies is that queenly constellation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Flowing through the night sky, which of these constellations is "the river"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The constellation we recognize as a ladle is actually part of a larger one known as "the great bear". Which one of these is it?

Answer: Ursa Major

Part of it also known as the Big Dipper, Ursa Major is a navigator's tool to find the Polaris, the North Star.
2. Which of the night's constellations is also known as "the hare"?

Answer: Lepus

Being chased by Orion's dog Canis, Lepus the Hare is a winter constellation.
3. Which constellation is known as "the dog"?

Answer: Canis Major

Canis Major is not hard to find, following his master Orion around the heavens.
4. "The whale" is which of the following constellations?

Answer: Cetus

Although called a whale, it resembles the Loch Ness Monster more than anything else. I guess the ancients had wacky imaginations.
5. One of the following constellations is often referred to as "the swan". Which one?

Answer: Cygnus

Also known as the Northern Cross, Cygnus has a black hole as a part of the constellation.
6. Which of the following constellations is called "the crow"?

Answer: Corvus

Corvus once brought Apollo his water every day, until he was detained by Hydra the water snake, his neighbor in the sky.
7. Which constellation is "the charioteer"?

Answer: Auriga

Originating in the Middle East, the legend says Auriga was born lame, and needed a chariot to get about. Now he sails the skies.
8. "The herdsman" is which of the following constellations?

Answer: Boötes

Boötes serves to herd the great bear (Ursa Major) around the pole.
9. Once a queen, which of these leading ladies is that queenly constellation?

Answer: Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia was a queen of Ethiopia who offended the nymphs and was banished to the skies.
10. Flowing through the night sky, which of these constellations is "the river"?

Answer: Eridanus

Often called the river of Orion, this is one river that flows freely all winter. Phaeton was thrown into its waters when he drove Sun's chariot too close to Earth.
Source: Author LeoDaVinci

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