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1
what does is mean when its a "blue moon"
it occurs in times of magic
it occurs very rarely
to sadden the moon gods
the moon becomes a shade of aqua cyan neon pastel blue
2
Which of these is in Mythology and Legend
crocodile tears
Sirens
" to cast ones pearls before the swine "
Mrs.Grundy
3
where are crocodile tears from?
language and idioms
Jason and The Giant Peach
Roman mythology
Greek mythology
4
Who is involved in the story that included the River Styx?
Achilles
Julius Ceasar
Hercules
Archeelies
5
what is Latin for "blank slate"?
tabula rasa
fibula vasa
delarosa
tablit rosco
6
where is the golden calf from?
the bible
1500s New England
Old McDonalds farm
ohio
7
According to the imperial Gov. of the Roman Empire, what happens if you keep everyone happy?
it will prevent unrest
peoples lives will last longer
no one will know what happiness truly means
there will be chaos
8
who was Tantalus?
icarus
a king
a queen
a king who offended the gods
9
Where was Damocles seated?
under a butter knife
under a hanging boulder
under a handing sword
under a pair of scissors
10
What does it mean to "cross the Rubicon "?
to defeat standard expectations
to cross the gate to the heavens
to take an irreversible step
to cross ye ol' street
11
who is a character in Trilby, a novel by George du Maurier?
Svengali
Svengalli
Segully
Svenngali
12
Whats a white elephant?
a rare collectable
is an object that has no use to its owner
an albino curse
a treasure most valuable
13
which of these does a "ivory tower" fit in?
literature
mythology
language and idioms
the bible
14
which of these fits with Macbeths talk of the inevitability of death
the bible
Canadian mythology
literature
language and idioms
15
What does it mean to "read the riot act"?
to read a book called "the riot act"
POLICE BRUTALITY
to read the mood of a riot
to issue a stern warning
16
Where is the idiom " sacred cow " from?
Greek mythology
Literature
language and idioms
Mythology and legend
17
What story is about a man who thinks if you "cant see the clothes" that you're dumb?
the emperors new clothes
emperors new groove
the invisible man
kuzco
18
Who flies too close to the sun?
iphone
icarly
icarus
isosceles
19
whats a left handed compliment
true
a compliment that is also shady and is actually rude
a compliment by your right hand man
a compliment given by someone who is left handed
20
What is the Gordian knot?
a very hard problem that can never be fixed
a problem where the consequence is severe
a problem in navigational technology
a complex problem that has a simple quick answer
21
How many pieces of silver was the payment Judas made to betray and give up Jesus?
2 payments of $19.99
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22
what does Mrs.Grundy refer too?
that teacher down the hall and to the right
one who is narrow minded and prudish
one who is old and humble
one who is constantly trying to fight grandma style
23
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24
when was the battle of waterloo and what category is it in?
1.518; physics AP
1815; history
1518; bible
1815; literature
25
What does Non Sequitur mean when translated?
Does not follow
Doesn't follow
Does not follow
It does not follow
26
what does NIMBY mean?
noticed in my bottom yoyo
not in my back yard
its a transcontinental pipeline
omg lol ttyl
27
Where did the " god from the machine" originate from?
America Ninja Warrior
literature
harry potter
the bible
28
which of these is from the bible?
"sacred cow"
"fly too close to the sun"
"cast ones pearls before the swine"
"Mrs.Grundy"
29
something that one is legally entitled to, but that it is ruthless or inhuman to demand.
a pound of flesh
lbs
a pound of paper work
A doggie pound
30
what is something that appears valuable but may not actually be valuable?
do not hold as silver all that shines like silver
do not hold zinc all that acts like zinc
do not hold as gold all that shines like gold
do not hold as diamonds all that shines like diamonds
