What is the name of the second biggest planet in our Solar System?
Uranus
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
What element combines with sodium to make ordinary table salt?
Copper
Lead
Chlorine
Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Which cuisine gave us kimchi?
Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Indian
What was the first kind of mint used in a gum by the Wrigley Company?
Peppermint
Spearmint
Pennyroyal
Apple mint
What does the word "sushi" refer to?
Rice
Soy sauce
Raw fish
Seaweed
What kind of kitchen equipment is a ramekin?
Stirring spoon
Heat resistant pad
Premium blender
Small baking dish
What was Hades the god of, according to Greek mythology?
War
Fire
Fruits of the earth
Winds
The dead
Luck
In which US state was the first McDonald's outlet founded?
Illinois
Florida
Arizona
California
What other name is the vision condition, myopia, known by?
Hyperopia
Glaucoma
Farsightedness
Amblyopia
Dry eye
Nearsightedness
Which team bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox?
Atlanta Braves
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Which South American country borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean?
Colombia
Panama
Argentina
Chile
What fruit is perry made from?
Oranges
Grapes
Pears
Apples
Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after towns. Which country are these towns located in?
France
Netherlands
Italy
Belgium
By writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which author created The Land of Oz?
A. A. Milne
Maurice Sendak
Beatrix Potter
L. Frank Baum
In which country was the Colossus of Rhodes located?
Greece
Italy
Ireland
Spain
Mace is the outer covering of which common spice?
Peppercorn
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Cumin
Which country borders the Dead Sea, other than Israel?
In which country can you find The Strand Arcade?
Australia
England
Singapore
Scotland
In a standard deck of cards, which suit has all its face cards showing both eyes?
Diamonds
Hearts
Spades
Clubs
Which Edward was the first Prince of Wales?
Edward of Westminster
Edward of Woodstock
Edward of York
Edward of Carnarvon
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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!!!