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Quiz about Its All Latin to Me
Quiz about Its All Latin to Me

It's All 'Latin' to Me Trivia Quiz


How familiar are you with some of the Latin phrases that are used in English? Test your Latin expertise with this quiz. Choices in quotes are actual Latin translations (or my own fractured inventions designed to fool you).

A multiple-choice quiz by jellow_10. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
jellow_10
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
4,306
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
14 / 20
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 20
1. Alma mater Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Mea culpa Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. In vitro Hint


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4. E pluribus unum Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Ibid(em) Hint


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6. Pro forma Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Ante-bellum Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In loco parentis Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Nolo contendere Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Sine qua non Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Sic Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Ex post facto Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Ad hoc Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Non sequitur Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Non compos mentis Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Quid pro quo Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Per capita Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Caveat emptor Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Carpe diem Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Habeas corpus Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Alma mater

Answer: 'nurturing mother'

Of course, your alma mater is the school or university from which you've graduated.
2. Mea culpa

Answer: taking the blame

In Latin, mea culpa means 'my fault' or 'my blame.'
3. In vitro

Answer: 'in glass'

The term is used to refer to laboratory experiments because they are often carried out in glass containers.
4. E pluribus unum

Answer: 'out of many, one'

It is the motto of the United States and is found on the Great Seal and on U.S. currency. It refers to the Union formed by the separate states.
5. Ibid(em)

Answer: 'in the same place'

It is used in footnotes and bibliographies to refer to the source cited in the previous entry.
6. Pro forma

Answer: satisfying only the minimum requirements

Children might make their beds pro forma by just throwing the spread or comforter over the sheets.
7. Ante-bellum

Answer: 'before the war'

Often used to describe houses built 30-40 years before the American Civil War.
8. In loco parentis

Answer: to assume the duties and responsibilities of a parent

Literally means 'in the place of a parent.' At one time colleges and universities acted in loco parentis for their students.
9. Nolo contendere

Answer: neither admitting guilt or claiming innocence

Commonly known as a no-contest plea.
10. Sine qua non

Answer: the essential ingredient

The Latin translation is 'without which nothing.'
11. Sic

Answer: an apparent error is quoted and is not an editorial mistake

If a newspaper were quoting someone who spoke in error, it might look like this. John Smith said, 'I will be backing John(sic) W. Bush all the way.'
12. Ex post facto

Answer: an explanation concocted after an event, sometimes misleading

Latin translation is 'after the deed.'
13. Ad hoc

Answer: created for a particular occasion

Latin translation is 'toward this (matter).' The term is often used to refer to committees formed to address a specific or short-term issue.
14. Non sequitur

Answer: a thought that does not logically follow

Latin translation is: 'It does not follow.'
15. Non compos mentis

Answer: out of one's mind so not legally responsible

From Latin meaning 'not having control of the mind.'
16. Quid pro quo

Answer: a fair exchange

This phrase is often used in {diplomacy;} from Latin meaning 'something for something.'
17. Per capita

Answer: 'by heads'

We use this phrase any time we measure something for each person.
18. Caveat emptor

Answer: be alert to the possibility of being cheated

Latin for 'Let the buyer beware.'
19. Carpe diem

Answer: take advantage of opportunities

Carpe diem literally means 'seize the day.'
20. Habeas corpus

Answer: an accused person must be presented physically in court and given sufficient cause for arrest

Latin translation is 'You may have the body.' It means that no one can be imprisoned indefinitely without appearing in court and having charges formally made against him or her.
Source: Author jellow_10

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