Quizlet 2

Which famous building located at 1600 Pennsilvania avenue was designed
by James hoban. ?
WHITE HOUSE

A greek king was once punished by the gods, for trying to deceive
them, by being forced to stand in a pool of water which was upto his
chin, but when he lowered his head to drink, the water receded just
out of reach. The same was the case with his food too. Today the name
of the king is a word in the English dictionary. Which word?
TANTALIZE

John Duns Scotus, a Scottish theologian, who was actually very smart,
did not get a favourable response to his theories from the later
philosophers and thanks to them the name given to his followers has
became modern day English word of ridicule. What word?
DUNCE

In mythology, who is the wife of Agni and is said to be present
wherever Agni is worshipped?
SWAHA

Which nobel Laurate was once a bull fighter and a journalist during
WW2.Some of his novels talk about his wartime experiences.He committed
suicide.?
HEMINGWAY