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General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 17 Jul 2025 21:02
by Carl
- 1. Which three of these traditionally characterize different trading styles/views in stock exchanges/markets: Shark; Bull; Beaver; Bear; Stag; or Dog ?
- 2. Which nationality combines with 'auction', 'courage' and 'uncle' in referring to alternative/artificial versions: Spanish; French; Dutch; or Chinese ?
- 3. Which pair is a metaphor for nature's reproductive behaviour, especially human: Bees; Cats; Rabbits; Birds; or Mice ?
- 4. Derived from Samuel Coleridge's 1798 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' what is someone said to carry around his/her neck as a heavy guilt or liability: Albatross; Whale; Penguin; or Haddock ?
- 5. A warning to behave well and use careful polite language is to 'Mind your ..... and .....': Bs; Gs; Ps; Qs; Ts; or Vs ?
- 6. Which of these informally refers to a shy person, especially young woman at a dance/party/gathering: Lonesome pine; Wallflower; Dog-rose; or Snap-dragon ?
- 7. When having to answer to others for a personal failing, or receiving a punishment, this is called 'Facing the .......': Headmaster; Music; Gallows; or Grandparents ?
- 8. What two of these are in similar separate 'sacrificial' expressions ('Id give my ..... for .....') each referring to desperately wanting something: Brain; Heart; Eye teeth; Right arm; or Mother's legs ?
- 9. An eccentric or crazy person is informally referred to as having '..... in the belfry': Bats; Rats; Cats; or Woodworm ?
- 10. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ......': Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ?
- 11. Popular fiction/drama featuring middle-class village life is known as: Welly Telly; Farmhouse Fodder; Tweed Feed; or Aga Saga ?
- 12. When something is more elaborately produced than necessary this is said to be '..... the ..... : Over-egging the Pudding; Over-heating the pie; Over-spicing the curry; or Over-yeasting the bread ?
- 13. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the .....': Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ?
- 14. The world is said to be one's/your ........ when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ?
- 15. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly) in town/city bars, clubs, etc., is called to 'Paint the town ......': Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ?
Answers will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 18 Jul 2025 07:45
by elcarretero
1 Bull, bear, stag
2 Dutch
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 18 Jul 2025 08:23
by gail
3. Rabbits
5. P's & Q's
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 18 Jul 2025 14:32
by elcarretero
4 Albatross
6 Wallflower
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 18 Jul 2025 21:15
by stowie39
7. Music
9. Bats
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 18 Jul 2025 23:07
by elcarretero
8 Eye teeth
10 Wool
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 19 Jul 2025 08:52
by gail
12. Over-egging the pudding
13. bullet
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 20 Jul 2025 19:58
by elcarretero
14 Oyster
15 Red
Re: General Knowledge Quiz No. 291
Posted: 24 Jul 2025 21:01
by Carl
ANSWERS
- 1. Which three of these traditionally characterize different trading styles/views in stock exchanges/markets: Shark; Bull; Beaver; Bear; Stag; or Dog ? Bull, Bear, Stag
- 2. Which nationality combines with 'auction', 'courage' and 'uncle' in referring to alternative/artificial versions: Spanish; French; Dutch; or Chinese ? Dutch
- 3. Which pair is a metaphor for nature's reproductive behaviour, especially human: Bees; Cats; Rabbits; Birds; or Mice ? The Birds and the Bees
- 4. Derived from Samuel Coleridge's 1798 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' what is someone said to carry around his/her neck as a heavy guilt or liability: Albatross; Whale; Penguin; or Haddock ? Albatross
- 5. A warning to behave well and use careful polite language is to 'Mind your ..... and .....': Bs; Gs; Ps; Qs; Ts; or Vs ? Ps and Qs
- 6. Which of these informally refers to a shy person, especially young woman at a dance/party/gathering: Lonesome pine; Wallflower; Dog-rose; or Snap-dragon ? Wallflower
- 7. When having to answer to others for a personal failing, or receiving a punishment, this is called 'Facing the .......': Headmaster; Music; Gallows; or Grandparents ? Music
- 8. What two of these are in similar separate 'sacrificial' expressions ('Id give my ..... for .....') each referring to desperately wanting something: Brain; Heart; Eye teeth; Right arm; or Mother's legs ? Eye teeth and Right arm
- 9. An eccentric or crazy person is informally referred to as having '..... in the belfry': Bats; Rats; Cats; or Woodworm ? Bats
- 10. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the ......': Wool; Cotton; Silk; or Hair ? Wool
- 11. Popular fiction/drama featuring middle-class village life is known as: Welly Telly; Farmhouse Fodder; Tweed Feed; or Aga Saga ? Aga Saga
- 12. When something is more elaborately produced than necessary this is said to be '..... the ..... : Over-egging the Pudding; Over-heating the pie; Over-spicing the curry; or Over-yeasting the bread ? Over-egging the Pudding
- 13. To commit to a difficult decision/action is to 'Bite the .....': Bottle; Bullet; Bacon; or Beaver ? Bullet
- 14. The world is said to be one's/your ........ when it offers exciting potential: Chariot; Treasure-chest; Oyster; or Rainbow ? Oyster
- 15. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly) in town/city bars, clubs, etc., is called to 'Paint the town ......': Black; Blue; Red; or Gold ? Red