Multiple choice general knowledge

The original meaning of Quiz was

  1. Magic

  2. IQ

  3. Talent

  4. Trick
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The original meaning of 'quiz' was 'trick' or 'prank'. Option D correctly reflects that 'quiz' originally referred to a practical joke or eccentric person before evolving to mean a test of knowledge. 'Magic', 'IQ', and 'Talent' are not the original meanings.

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