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Listen Up: Ear Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of ears! This quiz will challenge what you know about ear anatomy, functions, and some interesting historical facts.

Join in to discover:

How many bones are in your ear
What earwax is made of
The curious history behind Vincent Van Gogh

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by HearingHawk42

How many bones are in your ear?

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TRUE OR FALSE: Damage to your ear can affect your balance.

TRUE

FALSE

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What is earwax made of?

Dead skin cells

Sweat

Fat

Glandular secretions

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What is the outside of your ear made of?

Bone

Cartilage

Keratin

Muscle

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Which ear did Vincent Van Gogh cut off?

Left

Right

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What kind of doctor specializes in ears?

Obstetrician

Osteologist

Otolaryngologist

Oncologist

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What does the Q stand for in Q-Tip?

Quality

Queen

Quick

It doesn't mean anything

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TRUE OR FALSE: Birds do not have outer ears.

TRUE

FALSE

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What animal can hear the highest pitch of sound?

Rabbit

Dog

Bat

Cat

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How did earwigs get their name?

They live off ears of corn

The pattern looks like the loops of an ear

It's derivative of the Old English name

The lay eggs in a human's ear canal

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There is a traditional game/sport that tests pain tolerance and strength. Which culture has this game?

Russia

Inuit

Brazil

Portugal

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How does ear candling work?

The heat melts the wax and makes it easier to remove

The negative pressure of the coned candle pulls the wax up

Lying on your side causes the wax to pool

It doesn't work

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