Russian Idioms & Wisdom Quiz

Question 1

The Russian idiom 'When the crayfish whistles on the mountain' means never. Which actor is known for 'never' saying never in a spy movie?

A Pierce Brosnan

B Daniel Craig

C Sean Connery

D Roger Moore

Question 2

To 'hang noodles on the ears' means to deceive. Which trickster character is famous for being a liar?

A Aladdin

B Robin Hood

C Pinocchio

D Peter Pan

Question 3

To 'beat the buckets' means to loaf around. Which slacker character is famous for doing nothing?

A Bart Simpson

B Homer Simpson

C The Dude

D Ferris Bueller

Question 4

To 'know like the back of one's hand' is a common idiom. Which detective is famous for knowing London's streets this well?

A Sherlock Holmes

B Hercule Poirot

C Philip Marlowe

D Miss Marple

Question 5

To 'have a bear on one's ear' means to be tone-deaf. Which famous singer would never have this problem?

A Adele

B All of the above

C Freddie Mercury

D Whitney Houston

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