Sayings Quiz: Truth

1. According to the saying "All truths are not to be told", there are some things that are true that we don't need to: a) believe b) think about c) express

2. The saying "Dying men speak true" suggests that when somebody is near death you should: a) believe what they say b) not believe what they say c) ignore what they say

3. What does the saying "Facts are stubborn things" imply that we should do with facts?: a) accept them b) ignore them c) rephrase them

4. The saying "Many a true word is spoken in jest" suggests that we can sometimes find truth in: a) the spoken word b) lies c) comedy

5. "The Devil sometimes speaks the truth" in order to: a) enlighten us b) confuse us c) look bad

6. If "there is truth in wine", somebody is most likely to lie when they are:: a) not drunk b) half drunk c) completely drunk

7. The saying "Truth has no answer" suggests that facts: a) cannot be ignored b) cannot be an answer c) are not always true

8. According to the saying "Truth is stranger than fiction", which of these is likely to contain the most unbelievable events?: a) cowboy films b) reality TV shows c) TV news shows

9. If you believe the saying "Truth needs no colours", you will state the truth: a) as flamboyantly as possible b) as truly as possible c) as simply as possible

10. If it is true that "truth will out", then lies: a) cannot last b) will out too c) eventually become truth