Word quiz

Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2001

Do you think you're a living, breathing dictionary? Take this word quiz to find out.

1.) Sternutation-

a. The act of touching.

b. The act of sneezing.

c. The act of seeing.

d. The act of tasting.

2.) Stichomythia-

a. An arrangement of Greek dialogue.

b. An arrangement of English dialogue.

c. An arrangement of German dialogue.

d. An arrangement of Latin dialogue.

3.) Octillion-

a. One followed by 21 zeros.

b. One followed by 24 zeros.

c. One followed by 27 zeros.

d. Eight followed by eight zeros.

4.) Catty-

a. An Australian unit of weight.

b. A Turkish unit of weight.

c. A British unit of weight.

d. An Asian unit of weight.

5.) Butt Hinge-

a. A hinge that attaches your butt to the rest of your body.

b. A hinge that attaches a door to the door frame.

c. A hinge that attaches a tabletop to a table leg.

d. A hinge that is used in most aircraft.

Answers- 1=b., 2=a., 3=c., 4=d., 5=a.

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