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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:51 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:I've worked out why some of the questions seem desperately obscure.

Ours is a mixed bag quiz (ie random questions from other more specific quizzes). Some of the questions clearly follow on from the previous one in the proper quiz and would therefore make more sense.
I got (or rather didn't get)
ShitHouseQuizzes wrote:"5. Which first lady fled the White House with Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington under one arm and a copy of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence in her other hand?
Your answer: Abigail Adams

The correct answer was Dolley Madison

71% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past.

7. Who did Leah see with Rebekah at the end?
Your answer: Ethan

The correct answer was Gabriella

Gabriella was the angel that used to visit Leah at the hospital.

83% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past.

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O well, I guess I'll leave it up to Andy and blurred to fight it out this month.
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Post by Bruce Rioja » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:53 pm

I got asked 'Which country has a red leaf on it's flag?'

Apparently it isn't Upper Volta!!

I've no idea then! :wink:
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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:56 pm

Bruce Rioja wrote:I got asked 'Which country has a red leaf on it's flag?'

Apparently it isn't Upper Volta!!

I've no idea then! :wink:
:D

Here's a hint.

Royal Lower Voltan Navy in action with Bush's Coalition in the Gulf.

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Post by americantrotter » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:49 pm

7. Who is Belgarion's first sweetheart?
Your answer: Adara

The correct answer was Zubrette

Although he marries Ce’Nedra, Belgarion's first sweetheart was Zubrette, back on Faldor's farm. He used to steal sweets from Polgara’s kitchen for her.

86% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past.
Question by player thaurancaiel. (play this quiz!) (report correction)
86%? Bullsh1t! 9/10 because of that.
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Post by blurred » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:43 am

Argh, some horrible questions today, and only some good guesses gave me a respectable score.
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Post by Mustard Dust Sand » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:50 am

americantrotter wrote:
7. Who is Belgarion's first sweetheart?
Your answer: Adara

The correct answer was Zubrette

Although he marries Ce’Nedra, Belgarion's first sweetheart was Zubrette, back on Faldor's farm. He used to steal sweets from Polgara’s kitchen for her.

86% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past.
Question by player thaurancaiel. (play this quiz!) (report correction)
86%? Bullsh1t! 9/10 because of that.
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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:05 pm

I wanted to be perfect on my last quiz for a while, but blew this one.
. Stephanie's grandma sometimes helps her out with her bounty hunting. What is Grandma's last name?
Your answer: Mance

The correct answer was Mazur

Grandma Mazur is Steph's mom's mom and she is a handful.
Oh well. :wink:
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Post by blurred » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:12 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:I wanted to be perfect on my last quiz for a while
Are you leaving us?
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Post by CrazyHorse » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:13 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:I wanted to be perfect on my last quiz for a while, but blew this one.
. Stephanie's grandma sometimes helps her out with her bounty hunting. What is Grandma's last name?
Your answer: Mance

The correct answer was Mazur

Grandma Mazur is Steph's mom's mom and she is a handful.
Oh well. :wink:
Shouldn't you be out loading up the car or something? Chop-chop! :wink:
Enjoy the trip. :D
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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:35 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:I wanted to be perfect on my last quiz for a while, but blew this one.
. Stephanie's grandma sometimes helps her out with her bounty hunting. What is Grandma's last name?
Your answer: Mance

The correct answer was Mazur

Grandma Mazur is Steph's mom's mom and she is a handful.
Oh well. :wink:
Shouldn't you be out loading up the car or something? Chop-chop! :wink:
Enjoy the trip. :D
leaving 5.00 am tomorrow - that's 10.00 am your time so lots of time to load the car - still have another 8 hours bloody work to do :cry:
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Post by Zulus Thousand of em » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:38 pm

Time to squeeze another quiz in then Monty!
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Post by CrazyHorse » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:38 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:
CrazyHorse wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:I wanted to be perfect on my last quiz for a while, but blew this one.
. Stephanie's grandma sometimes helps her out with her bounty hunting. What is Grandma's last name?
Your answer: Mance

The correct answer was Mazur

Grandma Mazur is Steph's mom's mom and she is a handful.
Oh well. :wink:
Shouldn't you be out loading up the car or something? Chop-chop! :wink:
Enjoy the trip. :D
leaving 5.00 am tomorrow - that's 10.00 am your time so lots of time to load the car - still have another 8 hours bloody work to do :cry:
Well in that case, chop-chop with your work! :D
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Post by Gertie » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:04 pm

Monty, leave your Trivia account with me!!! I beat your time and equalled your score today!!! :D

Or let me come on your holiday... Up to you!!!
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Post by Montreal Wanderer » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:10 pm

Gertie wrote:Monty, leave your Trivia account with me!!! I beat your time and equalled your score today!!! :D

Or let me come on your holiday... Up to you!!!
Can you get here for 4.00 am tomorrow?
Everyone beats my time - it's an age thing.
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Post by blurred » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:38 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:Can you get here for 4.00 am tomorrow?
Everyone beats my time - it's an age thing.
Easier than getting there for 4am today, or indeed yesterday. If she left now she could just about make it, I reckon :D
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Post by blurred » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:36 am

A set of random names asking me who's father was also a president (but kindly not giving me a country)...

Grrr

And I shall not be able to compete tomorrow as I will be sans internet, in the middle of a field in Leeds.
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Post by TANGODANCER » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:48 am

9/10. How the f--- am I supposed to know what the treatment is that removes bodily hair? I'd have said a barber. :evil:
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Post by sluffy » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:13 am

TANGODANCER wrote:9/10. How the f--- am I supposed to know what the treatment is that removes bodily hair? I'd have said a barber. :evil:
I'm fairly sure its expholiation.
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Post by warthog » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:15 am

TANGODANCER wrote:9/10. How the f--- am I supposed to know what the treatment is that removes bodily hair? I'd have said a barber. :evil:
Your barber cuts your body hair? :shock:
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Post by Zulus Thousand of em » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:16 am

warthog wrote:
TANGODANCER wrote:9/10. How the f--- am I supposed to know what the treatment is that removes bodily hair? I'd have said a barber. :evil:
Your barber cuts your body hair? :shock:
Whispers "Shush, it's a Thai female barber. Don't embarrass him!" :oops:
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