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Idioms in Shrek

Quiz by Jasmine Caserotto

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  • Q1
    In Shrek, what does the phrase 'to donkey kick' mean?
    to bray like a donkey
    to ride a donkey
    to pat a donkey
    to kick backwards
    30s
  • Q2
    In Shrek, what does the phrase 'to break wind' mean?
    to fart
    to break a vase
    to break a record
    to break a promise
    30s
  • Q3
    What does Donkey mean when he says 'I'm an ogre... You know, 'grab your torch and pitchforks'''?
    Ogres have torches and pitchforks in their homes.
    Ogres like to steal torches and pitchforks from people.
    Ogres use torches and pitchforks to scare people.
    People are scared of ogres and will come after them with torches and pitchforks.
    30s
  • Q4
    What does Shrek mean when he says 'ogres are like onions... we both have layers'?
    Ogres and onions both have a strong smell.
    Ogres and onions have multiple layers that need to be peeled back to reveal what's inside.
    Ogres and onions both make you cry when you cut them.
    Ogres and onions both grow in swamps.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does Puss in Boots mean when he says 'that is a noble cause... for he who would draw the sword from the stone'
    It's a reference to the legend of King Arthur, who was destined to pull a sword from a stone and become king.
    It's a reference to a famous pirate who once drew his sword from a treasure chest.
    It's a reference to a samurai warrior who was skilled with a sword.
    It's a reference to a fairy tale about a cat who can talk and wears boots.
    30s
  • Q6
    What does Donkey mean when he says 'oooh, let me stay... PLEASE!'
    Donkey is trying to trick someone into letting him stay.
    Donkey is upset and doesn't want to leave.
    Donkey really wants to stay and is begging for the opportunity.
    Donkey is being sarcastic and pretending to beg to stay, even though he wants to leave.
    30s
  • Q7
    In the movie Shrek, what does the phrase 'feeling blue' mean?
    Feeling happy
    Feeling cold
    Feeling sad
    Feeling sick
    30s
  • Q8
    In the movie Shrek, what does the phrase 'break a leg' mean?
    Good luck
    Take a break
    Get away
    Be careful
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the phrase 'big bright shining future' mean in Shrek?
    A future with darkness and danger
    A future with sadness and disappointment
    A future with hope and opportunity
    A future with boredom and loneliness
    30s
  • Q10
    In Shrek, what does the phrase 'to grab the bull by the horns' mean?
    To run away from a problem
    To talk about a problem
    To confront a problem head-on
    To avoid a problem
    30s
  • Q11
    In Shrek, what does the phrase 'to be up to one's ears in' mean?
    To be unaware of something
    To have a lot of something to deal with
    To be bored with something
    To be short of something
    30s
  • Q12
    In Shrek, what does the phrase 'to hit the road' mean?
    To sing in a place
    To stay in a place
    To leave a place
    To dance in a place
    30s

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