Why did the Emperor in Christian Andersons fairy tale stay silent about not seeing his clothes?

in fear of looking stupid, everyone would think he wasn't wise

A Svengali is someone who has a _____

mesmeric influence on someone, mainly for a sinister purpose

Tabula Rasa definition

the mind in a blank or empty state before outer impressions

crossing the Rubicon means to

taking an irreversible step, may involve danger

what is a left handed compliment ?

a negative comment disguised as a praise

A Non Sequitur is _____

statements that is random and out of the blue

Modern day definition of Tantalus

to torment someone with the reward of something unobtainable

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1
When one insist to be repaid in full even if it harms the one who owes
A Pound of Flesh
Once in a Blue Moon
30 Pieces of Silver
Tabula Rasa
2
All things that ____ is not gold
glows
luminate
shines
glitters
3
Where did 30 pieces of silver originate from ?
History
Mythology
Literature
Bible
4
Why did the Emperor in Christian Andersons fairy tale stay silent about not seeing his clothes?
in fear of looking stupid
he could actually see them
everyone would think he wasn't wise
none of the above
5
A Svengali is someone who has a _____
mesmeric influence on someone, mainly for a sinister purpose
none of the above
excessive need to be the leader of something or someone
severe need to be the center of attention
6
Tabula Rasa definition
not knowing something
worshiping something not worth worshiping
the mind in a blank or empty state before outer impressions
being severely into religion
7
crossing the Rubicon means to
crossing the river
crossing the street
taking a step forward towards a goal or finish line
taking an irreversible step, may involve danger
8
Icarus - someone who ____ or is _______ by lack of caution and care
fails, destroyed
succeeds, winner
content, happy
severely confused, lost
9
Where did the Riot Act take place
America
Great Britain
South America
France
10
what is a left handed compliment ?
a sincere copliment
a sarcastic joke
a compliment from someone who is left handed
a negative comment disguised as a praise
11
Sacred Cow comes from which religion ?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Catholicism
Judaism
12
What is the origin of Deus X Machina ?
Literature
Greek Mythology
History
Bible
13
Where was Achille's vulnerable spot
elbow
stomach
heal
foot
14
Golden Calf is from _____?
greek mythology
history
literature
the bible
15
What is the modern day definition of 'Crocodile tears' ?
tears of laughter
an ugly person crying
tears of sorrow
tears of joy
16
How did Sirens lure sailors ?
crying
pretending to drown
calling for help
singing
17
A Non Sequitur is _____
sentences with no purpose
opinions that may sound factual
a person that enjoys random facts
statements that is random and out of the blue
18
Modern day definition of Tantalus
to torment someone with the reward of something unobtainable
to offer something of great extent to someone
to congratulate someone
to reward someone for reaching something unobtainable
19
What was the original meaning of Ivory Tower ?
To praise God
noble purity
a green tower
To climb something tall

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