The word "muscle" comes from the Latin word *musculus*. What does that Latin word literally mean? Little mouse Strong rope Iron band Twisted knot None Today "nice" is a compliment. But when English first borrowed the word in the early 1300s, what did it mean? Brave and bold Foolish or ignorant Wealthy Beautiful None The word "clue" comes from an older word, "clew." Before it meant "a hint that solves a mystery," what was a clew? A ball of thread or yarn A type of lock A hunting dog A wax seal None The word "panic" is named after a figure who was believed to cause sudden, contagious fear. Who? A Roman general Pan, the Greek god of the wild A plague doctor A Viking warrior None The word "quarantine" comes from an Italian phrase. What does that phrase literally mean? Closed harbor Forty days Sick room No entry None Stumper. The word "disaster" hides an old belief inside it. Break it apart and it literally refers to what? A broken wall A bad star A lost army A sunken ship None Time's up
