The definition of Fiddle While Rome Burns is

To show indifference during a disaster

The Burning Bush's definition and origin are

The Book of Exodus and the medium that interprets authority

The origin of a Left-Handed Compliment is

When superstition believed being left handed was evil

The noble savage originated by Jean-Jacques Rousseau to explain

the impact society had on children-the loss of innocence due to society

Scheherazade originated from and means

Arabian Nights and being able to tell suspenseful stories

The origin of the Golden Calf comes from

The Biblical story of Mose's at his followers who worshipped false gods

Pillar of Salt came from __________ meaning__________

Book of Genesis and to disobey a rule

The definition of White Elephant is

Something that is a financial burden

The origin story of Chip on One's Shoulder is

Earlier times boys would knock would off of shoulders as a dare

Cassandra's origin story is

A myth about Trojan princess who was loved by Apollo who later punished her

To obsessively focus on oneself originates from

the Greek myth of a young man being punished for rejecting a girl

The Sword of Damocles originates back to

A Greek king who was complimented with false flattery by Damocles

The definition of Non Sequitur is

the conclusion doesn't follow the premise

The origin story of Fiddle While Rome Burns is

While Rome was on fire, Nero played the violin to show his indifference

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1
Susan and John bought the house without even seeing it. This is an example of
White Elephant
Pillar of Salt
Let the Cat out of the Bag
Catch-22
2
The definition of Fiddle While Rome Burns is
To act as a medium during crisis
To influence others actions during an emergency
To provide wisdom and knowledge during chaos
To show indifference during a disaster
3
Many consider "Starry Night" as a
Magnum Opus
Fifteen Minutes of Fame
White Elephant
Svengali
4
The definition of Sword of Damocles is
Oblivious to danger
Awareness to impending danger
Something that is fantasy and myth
Providing a gift as false flattery
5
This is based on a Hans Christian Anderson story
The Emperor's New Clothes
Loaves and Fishes
Buy a pig in a poke
Magnum Opus
6
Catch 22 means
a no win situation
inclined to be resentful
decisive defeat
being corrupted by society
7
The Burning Bush's definition and origin are
The book of Genesis and a sign or omen
Ancient Rome and the the cause of the great fire
The Book of Exodus and the medium that interprets authority
The Greek two-headed god and seeing the past and the future
8
The origin of Non Sequitur is
Medieval
Latin
Greek
Old English
9
Waterloo- Definition
Confused situation
Great victory
Ultimate defeat
Joyous event
10
Something embarrassing that needs to be hidden is
Skeleton in the Closet
Catch-22
The Emperor's New Clothes
Non Sequitor
11
Waterloo- What is the Origin?
French Revolution
World War I
Napoleonic Wars
World War II
12
The origin of White Elephant is NOT
Asia
Philippines
Thailand
Africa
13
The origin of Magnum Opus is
French meaning "composer or artist"
Latin meaning "great work"
Greek meaning "achievement"
Italian for "masterpiece"
14
The definition of Janus is NOT
wisdom
influencer
knowledge
two-faced
15
The Roman god of gates and doorways is
Janus
Juturna
Juno
Justitia
16
The origin of a Left-Handed Compliment is
When people who were right handed made a law in the 1700s
When superstition believed being left handed was evil
When it was believed to be a sign of being a witch
When being left handed was considered a defect caused at birth
17
It means to exercise control and influence over another
Svengali
Janus
Scheherazade
Narcissus
18
Fifteen Minutes of Fame originated from
Hans Christian Andersen
Joseph Heller
Andy Warhol
Jean- Jacques Rosseau
19
The noble savage originated by Jean-Jacques Rousseau to explain
the impact Europeans had on the indigenous people they conquered
the impact society had on children-the loss of innocence due to society
the myth that was created about indigenous people by the Europeans
the impact parents have on the psychological development of chidren
20
The definition of The Emperor's New Clothes is
Being honest when others lie
Being dishonest to avoid conflict
Being honest when all agree
Being dishonest because it is easier to lie
21
Scheherazade originated from and means
Greek mythology and being self- absorbed
Arabian Nights and being able to tell suspenseful stories
Arabian Nights and polygamy
Asia and being expensive to upkeep
22
The origin of the Golden Calf comes from
The Biblical story of Mose's at his followers who worshipped false gods
In the Emperor's New clothes, the tailors were given a golden calf statue
A Roman story about giving the gift of a golden calf to Nero to win favor
In the Arabian Nights, thieves tried to steal a golden calf from the cave
23
Pillar of Salt came from __________ meaning__________
India meaning something rare and expensive
The Gospel meaning providing miracle food
Book of Genesis and to disobey a rule
Book of Exodus meaning acting as a medium
24
The definition of White Elephant is
Something that is a financial burden
A rare and special gift
A medium who interprets voices
The greatest work by an artist
25
The origin story of Chip on One's Shoulder is
Earlier times boys would knock would off of shoulders as a dare
Earlier times boys impressed girls by knocking wood blocks off shoulders
Earlier times boys carried wood chips by placing them on their shoulders
Earlier times boys would chop wood- the wood chips showed a hard work ethic
26
Cassandra's origin story is
A story about a woman who disobeys authority and becomes salt
A myth about Trojan princess who was loved by Apollo who later punished her
A story about hiding bodies until they decompose
A story tricking others into thinking they are buying pigs
27
I really like your shoes. I remember when they were in style two years ago
Left-handed compliment
A Chip on one's shoulder
Janus
Catch-22
28
To obsessively focus on oneself originates from
the Greek story about Damocles who romanticized and obsessed on being king
the Greek myth of a young man being punished for rejecting a girl
the Biblical story about Moses who climbed Mt. Sanai leaving his people
the Arabian Night's tale about becoming greedy in the pursuit of gold
29
The Sword of Damocles originates back to
A legend of a sword that was stuck in stone in the region of Damocles
A Greek king who was complimented with false flattery by Damocles
A Medieval king who was killed by an opposing king Damocles
An emperor was killed by a traitor named Damocles
30
The definition of Non Sequitur is
Buying something unseen
An utter defeat
Being corrupted by society
the conclusion doesn't follow the premise
31
The origin story of Fiddle While Rome Burns is
While Rome was on fire, Nero played the violin to show his indifference
Nero played the violin during the great fire to avoid hearing screaming
Nero had one of his court play the violin during the great fire in Rome
Nero played the violin to comfort his people during the great fire
32
Because Thomas fixated on his new home, the luxurious mansion became a _____________
Pillar of Salt
Sword of Damocles
Golden Calf
Waterloo
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The definition of Loaves and Fishes is
Abundance from a miracle
Limited food options due to draught
Making the best of a bad situation
Being an excellent story teller

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