Word Quiz

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Run, Alphabet, Run

1. A patronym (PATRO-nim) is a:
regular customer
rain hat
family name
military rank

2. The term rapier (RAY-pee-ur) refers to a kind of:
farm machine
grape vine
dueling sword
expensive cloth

3. Sisyphus (SIS-uh-fus) would most likely be associated with:
medieval medicine
early rock and roll
powered flight
military strategy

4. A query letter is is most likely to be used by:
lawyers
accountants
typesetters
writers

5. A toper (TOE-pur) is a:
dealer
dancer
dribbler
drinker