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Question 1: These characteristics set malapropisms apart from other speaking or writing mistakes, such as an eggcorns or ________.
William Archibald SpoonerVowelSpoonerismSyllable

Question 2: "It's great to be back on terra cotta!" (i.e., Terra firma) — ________, a British politician echoing Del Boy (see above).
Gordon BrownDavid MilibandJohn PrescottMargaret Beckett

Question 3: [1] The earliest English usage of the word cited in the ________ is from 1630.
American and British English spelling differencesOxford English DictionaryUnited KingdomJames Murray (lexicographer)

Question 4: Former United States President ________ often uttered malapropisms.
Ronald ReaganGeorge H. W. BushGeorge W. BushDick Cheney

Question 5: "Because I like you, I'll even do it pro boner." (i.e., pro bono) - Bart Simpson agreeing to help ________ with his love life.
Montgomery BurnsSideshow BobHomer SimpsonSeymour Skinner

Question 6: The alternative term "Dogberryism" comes from the 1598 Shakespearean play ________, in which the character Dogberry produces many malapropisms with humorous effect.
Much Ado About NothingOthelloThe Winter's TaleHamlet

Question 7: "Good to be back on the old terracotta" (i.e., "terra firma") - Del Boy in ________
Only Fools and HorsesThe Green Green GrassThe Only Fools and Horses DVD CollectionDavid Jason

Question 8: "When ________ is liberated, you will be treated, tried and persecuted as a war criminal." (i.e.
IraqSyriaTurkeyCyprus

Question 9: I'm not an idiot." (i.e., psychology) – Jason Lee as Earl Hickey on NBC's ________
Family GuyThe Office (U.S. TV series)My Name Is Earl59th Primetime Emmy Awards

Question 10: "Certainly (________) is the very devil incarnal..." (i.e., incarnate; Act 2, Scene II)
Laurence OlivierJohn GielgudShylockAntisemitism
















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