Derek O'Brien Quiz Book 1

Question 1

Give a German word to describe ‘love for travel ‘.

Answer 1

Wanderlust

Question 2

In a tour schedule what is the significance of the Latin term ‘per diem’?

Answer 2

Allowable amount on food and lodging

Question 3

VISA is an acronym for what?

Answer 3

VISA International Service Association

Question 4

Name this largest public park in Paris

Answer 4

Luxemburg Garden

Question 5

While lodging in a hotel what is the significance of the acronym ‘VFR’?

Answer 5

Visiting friends and relatives

Question 6

While on a flight what is meant by the word ‘air rage’?

Answer 6

The act of passengers becoming violent to the air crew

Question 7

In tours and travel what is meant by the word ‘mietwagen’?

Answer 7

A hired or rental car

Question 8

What mode of transport would you be using if you made use of ‘Chemin de fer’ ?

Answer 8

Railways

Question 9

In the travel industry what is the euphemistic term for any accident that could have been prevented by human care’?

Answer 9

Act of God

Question 10

Which mark indicates the maximum safe loading of a ship ?

Answer 10

Plimsoll Line

Question 11

SAS is an acronym for which international airlines?

Answer 11

Scandinavian Air Services