Riddles

A prickly house a little host contains; The pointed weapons keep back from pains, So he, unarmed, safe in his fort remains.

A question in a math class. You have 2 apples in your hand and then you add another 4 apples in your hand. What do you have?

A reaction to being spooked that takes its name from waterfowl

A rectangle that stands on its shortest side. Where both night & and day passes by. In & out you can see.can be covered if you most. Where the winds enter if desire. What am I?

A red drum which sounds without being touched, and grows silent, when it is touched.

A red house is made out of red bricks. A blue house is made out of blue bricks. What is a green house made out of?

A rooster laid an egg on top of a barn, which way did it fall?

A salutation from the islands.

A seasonal fashion statement named for the weather it’s worn in.

A section of the calendar dedicated to mother nature.

A serpent swam in a silver urn, A golden bird did in its mouth abide, The serpent drank the water, this in turn, Killed the serpent. Then the gold bird died.

A setting that proved to be deadly for Abraham Lincoln.

A shimmering field that reaches far. Yet it has no tracks, And is crossed without paths.

A single seater best accompanied by circus music and great balance.