Quiz 52 – Limericks ANSWERS
Each of the following limericks contains a clue to a person, place, animal object etc. In some cases, the clue needs deciphering, but there is enough information to arrive at a conclusion, although it may be hidden.
1. He once played a vet like no other,
who seemed undermined by his brother.
His next part, it’s true
Was a good doctor, who
did not seem to medically bother. -
2. In an effort to find out the news
a paper is something to use.
This particular one
cannot be the sun,
it’s more like a clock, read the clues. -
3. In a game of our youth, throw a dice
then avoid those who add at a price,
but steps you must take
for progress to make
and ensure that the game turns out nice. -
4. He stands at the pyramid top,
at scoring goals he doesn’t stop.
Not playing for fun
for a medal he won
by winning in front of the Kop. -
5. An old fort no one can find here
but it’s noted for very brown beer,
and Terry and Bob
(who had the same job),
and the end of a wall that’s quite near. -
6. John, was a preacher of force
who travelled the land on a horse;
this preacher quite prodigal
was even methodical,
and started this church in due course. -
7. At the piano Russ Conway played this,
but it wasn’t a hit, so a miss.
In the plural they’re good
for eating your food
although the sauce is left in the dish. – CHOPSTICKS
8. At the back where many are found,
you will find that they don’t make a sound;
but when they’re compact
you can hear a good track,
by making the thing spin around. -
9. At writing this might take the lead
and drawing as well if you need.
No keyboard is used
and don’t be confused;
no liquid, no quill and no reed. -
10. An ornament made far away
graced many a shelf on the day
that a couple got wed.
A candle and bed,
the one that was most on display -
11. This film could be all about bees,
wasps, nettles and things just like these;
but it’s mainly a plan
to get what you can
from another by giving a squeeze. -
12. While a target will never be near,
the bowmen will really appear,
but in fields full of cows
and horses and sows;
sounds like they’re acting with flair. -
13. Here’s a book about boys on the streets
and the villainous people they meet.
A girl to befriend,
who meets a sad end
at the hands of a bully who beats. – OLIVER TWIST
14. This comic, no longer around;
dare I say has a character, found
on the front page,
who in the space age,
was always planetary bound. -
15. You could take me for a clot
containing a drink, cool or hot.
pouring it in
is never a sin,
and to drink from it definitely not – A MUG
16. I know there is one about fish,
containing I expect every dish;
but the very first one
is about the true son,
or at least one part of it is. – THE BIBLE
17. In London it means a hot dish,
but for others a stone that is rich
in colour and hue,
to give when ‘tis due
at forty years after the hitch. – RUBY
18. In a rhyme it is burning quite bright,
but for most it’s a terrible fright
to meet this big cat,
in its own habitat,
for it can kill with just one big bite. -
19. If this store is sometimes mislaid,
then directions might need to be made
to find somewhere new
to buy, (here’s the clue)
although much more might be paid. – ALDI
20. A tastier dish you’ll not find,
it really is one of a kind;
but to beggar belief,
there’s another with beef;
but it’s on the lamb dish that I dined. -
THE FINAL QUIZ -