trick question

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The documentary “Stamped From the Beginning,” based on the 2016 book by Ibram X. Kendi, begins with a trick question and ends with a sage retort.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2023

“It’s not like this is a trick question; they have to play,” Rivers said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

At one point, McCain’s captors asked if he wanted to go home, but it was a trick question.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023

A trick question, because it turns out it doesn't.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2023

Then Miss Saunders gives me a trick question that I ain’t expecting.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake