Here are the answers to this month’s six quiz questions. If in doubt, all should be able to be easily verified online.

Language

1. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States, but in this context, bald doesn’t mean hairless. The bald part of the bird’s name comes from an Old English word meaning what? White
2. What is the study of mushrooms called? Mycology
3. Where would you find together a verso and a recto? In a book (left and right pages)
4. In medieval times armies had a simple yet effective weapon to impede the advance of enemy cavalry or infantry. It was typically made of metal and had four sharp points arranged so that one point always faced upward when thrown on the ground. What was it called? Caltrop
5. “Width”, “wagon”, “stand” and “leader” can all follow which word to make new words?  Band
6. Which commonly used word in the English language originates from the religious saying, God be with ye? Goodbye

Answers were correct when questions were compiled in late 2024.