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