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May, 2004 Quick Quiz: WW II Slang

1) During the WW II era, an air mission on which no enemy opposition was encountered was commonly called a

A - Bantam

B - Ringtail

C - Ghost

D - Baksheesh

2) During the WW II era, a shot that struck the inner circle of a target was commonly called a

A - Magpie

B -Twin can

C - Squawk Box

D - Steam Tug

3) During the WW II era,a submarine's periscope was commonly
referred to as

A - Bullhorn

B - Asparagus stick

C -Toothbrush

D - Fishhook

4) During the WW II era, a phrase meaning "weather too poor for flying" was

A - When the hair's short

B -In everybody's mess and nobody's watch

C -When the ducks are walking

D - Do-Re-Mi

5) During the WW II era, ham and two eggs might have been called

A - Grapeshot

B - Three point landing

C -Salt and batter

D - Honey barge