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Jan-4-2005 18:37

See if there is interest for this.

1. Each day I will post 10 questions, at random times of the day.
2. Each Quiz runs exactly 24 hours.
3. The first person that has all 10 questions right, wins. Or if no one has all questions right, the best one wins.
4. You can only post answers ONCE for the same quiz.
5. No cash involved. Just glory. :)

Aug-14-2006 16:19

ok, if no one minds, i will post my japan quiz, for fun.

Aug-14-2006 16:41

japan quiz - from easier to harder

1. can you describe the look of the japanese flag?
2. what is the name of the cute cartoon kitty that is famous of Japan and made by Sanrio company?
3. what actress portrayed the voice of San/Princess Mononoke in the American version of the film Princess Mononoke?
4. what is the name of the poisonous fish that is considered a delicacy in japan?
5. what is the name of the seaweed wrapper used in rolled sushi (aka maki and temaki)?
6. name one j-pop artist or group
7. what japanese martial art's name translates as "empty hand"?
8. are these items offered for purchase in a vending machine in japan? yes, or no (if no, please list which item(s) are not sold in a vending machine):
soft drinks, french fries, travel insurance, fresh eggs, houseplants, kerosene, live lobster, beetles.
9. what is the name of the japanese story, considered by many to be the world's first novel? (hint, it is thought to be written by Murasaki Shikibu)
10. what is the name of the 13-stringed instrument, often used to play traditional japanese music of the court?

bonus: state the number of prefectures that japan is divided into?

i hope you have fun!

Aug-14-2006 17:15

1. white, red circle, black equal signs
2. Hello Kitty
3. ?
4. Blowfish
5. ?
6. Utada Hikaru (Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2- Simple and Clean and Passion/Sanctuary)
7. Tai Chi
8. yes to all
9. Tale of the Genji/Arabian Nights ?
10. Sitar? I know that's wrong. :-(

bonus: no idea so I'll say 36

Aug-14-2006 20:40

1. white with red circle
2. Hello Kitty
3. I have this subtitled, coz I'm not really into voice overs, but I've seen it dubbed and it's Clare Danes.
4. blowfish? (or is that just a Simpson's thing)
5. :( sorry I don't know
6. nope I've got nothing... all those FF playstation games gone to waste.
7. Karate?
8. Yes to all except live lobster?
9. ?
10. doh, can I hedge my bets and say either koto or biwa.
Bonus: I have a friend who's a real Japan nut and all she can come up with is 40 'something'...

Aug-14-2006 22:33

wow, great quiz!

1. White flag with red circle.
2. Hello Kitty
4. Blowfish
5. I;ve used this stuff before, but can't recall the name...
7. Karate
8. Yes to all?

Aug-15-2006 01:17

1. White with a red circle
2. Hello Kitty
3. ?
4. Blowfish/Balloonfish/Fugu
5. Nori
6. Sorry, don't know any
7. Karate
8. All of them (maybe except houseplants?)
9. ?
10. ?
bonus: Might as well take a shot at it - 51?

Nice quiz, sushi, looking forward to seeing the answers :)

Aug-15-2006 01:41

Great quiz Kitty. About the quizzes... since I've been here, they have always been pretty informal... if someone wants to post a quiz, they can... the only thing is that, it is a little rude of course, to post one while another one is going. Or if someone keeps posting a quiz when another person wanted too and stated they wanted to the next quiz :). Since I've been here, no-one has really paid much attention to the original rules (except no googling) and it's all be fine.
Basically, thanks for writing another quiz, Kitty. :)

Aug-15-2006 03:07

1. white with red circle
2. Hello Kitty
3. Claire Danes
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. Karate
8. Yes (it's easier)
9. The Tale of Genji
10. Koto

Bonus: 40 ???

Aug-15-2006 03:59

Sorry, that was me. It happens when you are hunting and sharing passwords, you don't know who you are any more.

Aug-15-2006 10:25

Japanese Quiz Answers!
the Winner is dreamchaser, 7 correct! Good Job

1. The Japanese Flag: white with a red circle. It is a symbol of the sun.
2. Famous cartoon cat from Sanrio: Hello Kitty!
3. Voice of Princess Mononoke: Claire Danes
4. Poisonous fish delicacy: Blowfish/Fugu/Pufferfish. And yes, Homer simpson ate one, was poisoned and given 24 hours to live. it was a funny episode :)
5. Seaweed wrapper for sushi: Nori. It is very healthy for you and gives food a special flavour.
6. J-Pop Artist: j-pop is a type of japanese pop music, Utada Hikaru is one of the most famous artists of japan. Most famous in america is the group Puffy Ami Yumi!
7. "Empty Hand" martial art: Karate
8. Vending Machine products: Yes, you can buy ALL the products in the machine, (and many more). The beetles are pets for children. It is convenient to have a vending machine - they are more cost efficient and take up less space. Some say you can live solely by products from the vending machine in japan :)
9. World's first novel? Tale of Genji.
10. 13-stringed intrument: it is the Koto, which gives japanese music a special sound.

bonus: there are 47 prefectures of japan! A prefecture is just a way of dividing areas for government. Kind of like how in america there is a country, then state, county, city.

Good job everyone! I'm glad you all know something about Japan! I hope you had fun. Except everyone needs a little education on the sushi question ; )