Multiple choice general knowledge

The original meaning of 'Quiz' was Trick.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'quiz' indeed originated as a term meaning a trick, puzzle, or hoax. One popular theory suggests it was coined in 1791 by a Dublin theater manager as a bet, though etymologists debate this story. The meaning evolved from 'trick' to the modern sense of a knowledge test.

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