Only A Genius Can Pass This Riddle Quest! Trivia Quiz

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Riddles are the absolute best when it comes to refreshing your mind and getting you all excited. Most people don’t like riddles, and that is why only awesome people can handle them. The riddle below is designed to take you on a riddle quest that is designed explicitly for geniuses. Are you one of them? Take it up and see if you are part of the crew!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    No Legs have I to dance No lungs I have to BreatheNo life I have to live or dieBut yet I do all threeWhat Am I?

    • A.

      Ball

    • B.

      Ocean

    • C.

      Wind

    • D.

      Fire

    • E.

      Legless, lungless, lifeless, loser who dances

    Correct Answer
    D. Fire
    Explanation
    Fire can be seen as "dancing" when it flickers and moves. It does not have legs, lungs, or a life, but it still "breathes" by consuming oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Fire can also be seen as "living" because it grows and spreads, and it can "die" when it runs out of fuel or is extinguished. Therefore, fire fits all the given criteria in the riddle.

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  • 2. 

    With pointed fangs it sits in wait, With piercing force its doles out fate, Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might, Eternally joining in a single bite.What am I?

    • A.

      Vampire

    • B.

      Werewolf

    • C.

      Stapler

    • D.

      Ball

    • E.

      Claws

    Correct Answer
    C. Stapler
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "stapler" because the description given in the question matches the characteristics of a stapler. A stapler has pointed fangs (referring to the metal prongs used to fasten papers), it sits in wait (waiting to be used), and with piercing force, it doles out fate (referring to stapling papers together). The phrase "eternally joining in a single bite" is a metaphor for stapling papers together with a single staple.

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  • 3. 

    I cannot be felt, seen or touched,Yet I can be found in everybody,My existence is always in debate,Yet I have my own style of music.What Am I?

    • A.

      Sound

    • B.

      Soul

    • C.

      Blues

    • D.

      Wind

    • E.

      Sorrow

    Correct Answer
    B. Soul
    Explanation
    The answer "soul" fits the given clues. The soul cannot be felt, seen, or touched, yet it is believed to exist in every person. The existence of the soul is a topic of debate, and it is often associated with its own style of music, such as soul music.

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  • 4. 

    I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole.What Am I?

    • A.

      Snake

    • B.

      Chick

    • C.

      Grease

    • D.

      Birds

    Correct Answer
    A. Snake
    Explanation
    The given riddle describes a creature that sizzles like bacon, is made with an egg, has plenty of backbone but lacks a good leg, peels layers like onions but remains whole, can be long like a flagpole but can also fit in a hole. The only creature that fits all these descriptions is a snake. Snakes do not have legs but have a long backbone, they can shed their skin like onions but remain whole, and they can be long but also fit into small spaces. Therefore, the correct answer is snake.

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  • 5. 

    Only one color, but not one size, Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies,Present in sun, but not in rain, Doing no harm, and feeling no pain.What Am I?

    • A.

      Fish

    • B.

      Light

    • C.

      Pills

    • D.

      Shadow

    • E.

      People

    Correct Answer
    D. Shadow
    Explanation
    A shadow fits the description because it is only one color (usually black or dark), but it does not have a specific size as it depends on the object casting it. It is stuck at the bottom because it is formed when an object blocks light, yet it can easily move or "fly" depending on the position of the light source. Shadows are present in sunlight but not in rain, as rain can scatter or block sunlight. Shadows do no harm and do not feel pain as they are merely the absence of light.

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  • 6. 

    I am slim and tall, Many find me desirable and appealing,They touch me and I give a false good feeling,Once I shine in splendor,But only once and then no more,For many I am "to die for".What Am I?

    • A.

      Cookies

    • B.

      Prostitutes

    • C.

      Pills

    • D.

      Drugs

    • E.

      Cigarettes

    Correct Answer
    E. Cigarettes
    Explanation
    Cigarettes are described as slim and tall, which matches the physical appearance of a cigarette. Many people find cigarettes desirable and appealing, and when they touch and smoke them, they experience a false sense of pleasure or good feeling. Cigarettes shine or burn brightly when lit, but only once and then they are gone. The phrase "to die for" suggests that cigarettes are highly addictive and can cause serious health issues, ultimately leading to death.

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  • 7. 

    I never was, am always to be, No one ever saw me, nor ever will,And yet I am the confidence of all,To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.What Am I?

    • A.

      Pride

    • B.

      Awesome

    • C.

      Yesterday

    • D.

      Tomorrow

    • E.

      Today

    Correct Answer
    D. Tomorrow
    Explanation
    The answer "tomorrow" fits the description given in the question. It is something that has never been seen and never will be, yet it is always to come. It is also referred to as the confidence of all, as it represents hope and the potential for new opportunities in the future.

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  • 8. 

    Four jolly men sat down to play, And played all night till break of day,They played for cash and not for fun, With a separate score for every one,When it came time to square accounts, T hey all had made quite fair amounts,Now, not one has lost and all have gained,Tell me now, this can you explain?

    • A.

      They cheated

    • B.

      They are orchestra members and got money for playing

    • C.

      They are really good at gambling

    • D.

      They are just doing something

    Correct Answer
    B. They are orchestra members and got money for playing
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the four jolly men are orchestra members who were paid for their performance. This explanation aligns with the information given in the question, which states that they played all night and had a separate score for each person. The fact that they all made fair amounts when squaring accounts indicates that they were compensated for their musical abilities rather than engaging in gambling or cheating.

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  • 9. 

    I'm sometimes white, Although sometimes I'm black,I take you there, But never bring you back.What Am I?

    • A.

      People

    • B.

      Taxi drivers

    • C.

      Buses

    • D.

      Hearse

    Correct Answer
    D. Hearse
    Explanation
    A hearse is the correct answer because it is sometimes white and sometimes black, depending on the design and preferences. It takes people to their final resting place but never brings them back as it is used for transporting deceased individuals.

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  • 10. 

    Who makes it, has no need of it,Who buys it, has no use for it,Who uses it can neither see nor feel it.What is it?

    • A.

      Painting

    • B.

      Coffin

    • C.

      Cameras

    • D.

      Pictures

    Correct Answer
    B. Coffin
    Explanation
    A coffin is the correct answer because it is made by someone (usually a carpenter or a funeral home), but the person who makes it has no need for it as they are alive. The person who buys it (usually for a deceased loved one) has no use for it themselves. Additionally, the person who uses it (the deceased) cannot see or feel it as they are no longer alive.

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  • 11. 

    Weight in my belly, Trees on my back, Nails in my ribs, Feet I do lack.What am I?

    • A.

      Ship

    • B.

      A really unlucky man

    • C.

      Chairs

    • D.

      Printers

    Correct Answer
    A. Ship
    Explanation
    The given riddle describes an object that has weight in its belly, trees on its back, nails in its ribs, and lacks feet. The answer "ship" fits this description perfectly. Ships have cargo in their belly, masts or sails resembling trees on their back, nails or rivets in their ribs or hull, and they lack feet as they float on water.

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  • 12. 

    Voiceless I cry, Wingless I flutter, Toothless I bite, Mouthless I mutter.What am I?

    • A.

      Birds

    • B.

      Voice

    • C.

      Sound

    • D.

      Wind

    Correct Answer
    D. Wind
    Explanation
    The riddle describes something that cries without a voice, flutters without wings, bites without teeth, and mutters without a mouth. The only thing that fits this description is the wind. The wind can make a sound like crying, it can cause things to flutter, it can feel like a bite when it's strong, and it can create a muttering sound when it rustles through trees or other objects.

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  • 13. 

    You walk into the forest and get me, You sit down to look for me but can't find me,You get up and leave with me.What am I?

    • A.

      A good feelings

    • B.

      Confidence

    • C.

      Fear

    • D.

      Nothing

    • E.

      Splinters

    Correct Answer
    E. Splinters
    Explanation
    Splinters are small, sharp fragments that can be found in wood or other materials. When walking in a forest, it is possible to accidentally get splinters from trees or other objects. Sitting down and searching for the splinters may not be successful because they can be difficult to see or remove. However, when getting up and leaving the forest, it is possible to unknowingly carry the splinters with you. Therefore, the answer "splinters" fits the given scenario.

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  • 14. 

    I always run but never walk,I have a mouth but never talk,I always travel down and never up,All in all you can fit me in a cup!What Am I?

    • A.

      Jogger

    • B.

      River

    • C.

      Stuff

    • D.

      Rubber

    Correct Answer
    B. River
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "river" because rivers always flow downwards, they do not have the ability to talk, and they can be contained within a cup (although not completely). Additionally, rivers are known for their continuous movement, often described as "running," which aligns with the clue given in the question.

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  • 15. 

    My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured,Thin, I am quick,Fat, I am slow,Wind is my foe.What am i?

    • A.

      Prey

    • B.

      Candle

    • C.

      Coconut

    • D.

      Dinosaurs

    Correct Answer
    B. Candle
    Explanation
    The correct answer is candle. The explanation for this is that a candle can be measured in hours because it burns for a certain amount of time. It serves by being devoured or consumed as it gradually burns down. When a candle is thin, it burns quickly, but when it is fat or thicker, it burns slowly. Wind is its foe because it can easily blow out a candle flame.

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