What is the name of the second biggest planet in our Solar System?
Uranus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
What element combines with sodium to make ordinary table salt?
Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Copper
Lead
Chlorine
Which cuisine gave us kimchi?
Japanese
Korean
Indian
Chinese
What was the first kind of mint used in a gum by the Wrigley Company?
Apple mint
Spearmint
Pennyroyal
Peppermint
What does the word "sushi" refer to?
Rice
Seaweed
Soy sauce
Raw fish
What kind of kitchen equipment is a ramekin?
Small baking dish
Heat resistant pad
Stirring spoon
Premium blender
What was Hades the god of, according to Greek mythology?
War
The dead
Fire
Luck
Winds
Fruits of the earth
In which US state was the first McDonald's outlet founded?
Arizona
Illinois
Florida
California
What other name is the vision condition, myopia, known by?
Glaucoma
Dry eye
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Hyperopia
Amblyopia
Which team bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox?
New York Yankees
Atlanta Braves
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Which South American country borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean?
Argentina
Panama
Chile
Colombia
What fruit is perry made from?
Oranges
Pears
Apples
Grapes
Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after towns. Which country are these towns located in?
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
France
By writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which author created The Land of Oz?
L. Frank Baum
Maurice Sendak
Beatrix Potter
A. A. Milne
In which country was the Colossus of Rhodes located?
Greece
Spain
Ireland
Italy
Mace is the outer covering of which common spice?
Peppercorn
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Cumin
Which country borders the Dead Sea, other than Israel?
In which country can you find The Strand Arcade?
England
Singapore
Australia
Scotland
In a standard deck of cards, which suit has all its face cards showing both eyes?
Hearts
Diamonds
Spades
Clubs
Which Edward was the first Prince of Wales?
Edward of Westminster
Edward of Carnarvon
Edward of Woodstock
Edward of York
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16/20 Not too bad, been up very early nurse been for dressing, should start with decs don’t feel like it. Sent cards bought family cards presents and lot of xmas food so quite pleased with myself had a mad rush round early in week when eldest son drove us round, hoping hubby will be back driving as car is our lifeline. Had a tooth out same day as well only been waiting 8mths, what a trouper I am tough 50’s kid, LOL.
I got 10 out of 20 – 50%
Congratulations, you managed to beat the odds and actually pass this quiz. Are you a walking encyclopedia in disguise?
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I got 17 out of 20!
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Should have done better
20/20
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I got 7 out of 20!
So, you didn’t manage to pass this quiz. No worries, we told you – only literal walking encyclopedias can do that!
13/20 65% not bad but at least it says I passed
8 / 20
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20/20 wonderful!!!