1974
Word Quiz
October 1974


“Word Quiz,” Friend, Oct. 1974, 46

Word Quiz

Do you know what a bill is? A bill can be the beak of a bird, an ancient military weapon, the visor of a cap, a boy’s name, or the tip of an anchor arm. Bills are also written documents used by lawmakers, itemized accounts of goods or services, paper money, and posters. Can you think of anything else known as a bill? Below are definitions of some items that begin with the word bill. Fill in the blanks to complete the name of the item.

1. A certificate of one’s physical condition

bill of __ __ __ __ __ __

2. A blind channel leading out from a river

bill__ __ __ __ __

3. A folding pocketbook

bill__ __ __ __

4. A menu

bill of __ __ __ __

5. Receipt given when selling something

bill of __ __ __ __

6. List of goods being shipped

bill of __ __ __ __ __ __

7. A chunky piece of wood

bill__ __

8. A very large number

bill__ __ __

9. Flat panel or wall for posting bills

bill__ __ __ __ __

10. Weevil whose larvae eat roots of crops

bill__ __ __

11. List of privileges claimed by people

bill of __ __ __ __ __ __

Answers:

  • (1) bill of health, (2) billabong, (3) billfold, (4) bill of fare, (5) bill of sale, (6) bill of lading, (7) billet, (8) billion, (9) billboard, (10) billbug, (11) bill of rights.