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Quiz about FunTrivia Entertainment Mix Vol 14
Quiz about FunTrivia Entertainment Mix Vol 14

FunTrivia Entertainment Mix: Vol 14 Quiz


A mix of 10 Entertainment questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
410,364
Updated
Oct 11 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
746
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Tower Circus, where you may well spot a juggler, clown or trapeze artist, is located in which famous British seaside resort? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Reginald Fessenden, a pioneer of what became AM radio, was born in what "new world" country? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What kind of animal is Lassie, a star in his own movies? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On Halloween, 1938, a nationwide panic in America was caused by a radio dramatization of what science fiction novel? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What adjective synonymous with 'marvellous' and 'admirable' links a popular Charles Dickens novel to a 1963 American film starring Steve McQueen and Richard Attenborough? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of Gumby's horse? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What British fashion model is known for her stunning photos and violent temper tantrums that even involve throwing a cell phone at someone's head? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The host of the popular reality TV show, "Survivor", shares the same first name as the actor who won an Oscar for his portrayal as Otis in the movie "Crazy Heart" (2009). Who are they? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ivian Sarcos became "Miss World" in 2011 giving her country a record six victories in the beauty pageant. What nationality is she? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. You're holding a device from Aperture Science and reading the graffiti "The cake is a lie!" Where are you? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Tower Circus, where you may well spot a juggler, clown or trapeze artist, is located in which famous British seaside resort?

Answer: Blackpool

The Tower Circus building can be found at the base of the Blackpool Tower, Lancashire's imitation of the Eiffel Tower. For nearly a hundred years after its opening in 1894, the building was the permanent home of a traditional circus that included performing animals in addition to the typical human roles such as jugglers, clowns, acrobats, tightrope walkers and the all-important ringmaster. However, in 1990 the Tower Circus removed the controversial animal performances from its repertoire.

Other attractions for which the town of Blackpool is famous include its Pleasure Beach theme park, three piers and the annual illuminations along its promenade.

Question by player Fifiona81
2. Reginald Fessenden, a pioneer of what became AM radio, was born in what "new world" country?

Answer: Canada

Reginald Aubrey Fessenden (1866-1932) was born in Quebec, Canada, though he held dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. His pioneering work in the field of AM (amplitude modulation) radio included the first wireless radio transmission of speech in 1900, amongst other achievements.
Of the choices, only Canada could be considered to be in the "new world", while the others are all in the "old world" of Europe.

Question by player spanishliz
3. What kind of animal is Lassie, a star in his own movies?

Answer: A collie

Lassie is a collie. He was originally a collie named Pal. In the movies he was in, he went under the name "Lassie".

Question by player queenofbooks
4. On Halloween, 1938, a nationwide panic in America was caused by a radio dramatization of what science fiction novel?

Answer: The War Of The Worlds

Actor Orson Welles produced and starred in this radio version of H.G. Wells classic novel about an alien invasion of Earth. The special, which was presented in the style of a radio news program, was a little too realistic to listeners all over the country, many of whom did not hear the disclaimers that the program was fictional.

There are urban legends that some listeners committed suicide because of the program; most of which have been proven false.

Question by player MisterGumby
5. What adjective synonymous with 'marvellous' and 'admirable' links a popular Charles Dickens novel to a 1963 American film starring Steve McQueen and Richard Attenborough?

Answer: Great

An adjective is a describing word, and it is Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations" (which was first published in installments, starting in December 1860), which links to the 1963 film, "The Great Escape". This film is based on real events, and a group of Allied prisoners of war's escape from a German POW camp during World War Two.

Question by player poshprice
6. What is the name of Gumby's horse?

Answer: Pokey

Gumby is a character in a stop-motion animation TV series that aired on NBC from 1955 to 1963, and also has appeared in syndication and movies. Gumby is made of green clay and his horse, Pokey, is red. His parents are Gumbo and Gumba; his sister is Minga, and he has a dog named Nopey.

A parody of Gumby from early 1980s "Saturday Night Live" with Eddie Murphy as the voice of Gumby brought new popularity to many who remembered the character from their childhoods.

Question by player BarbaraMcI
7. What British fashion model is known for her stunning photos and violent temper tantrums that even involve throwing a cell phone at someone's head?

Answer: Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell is a true diva, with the ability to take amazing photos while possessing a volatile temper and fierce attitude problem. In the British show "Absolutely Fabulous," Naomi pokes fun at herself by playing the snootiest version of herself, to which the main character simply replies, "She is being very difficult. Very difficult."

Question by player KatieK54
8. The host of the popular reality TV show, "Survivor", shares the same first name as the actor who won an Oscar for his portrayal as Otis in the movie "Crazy Heart" (2009). Who are they?

Answer: Jeff Probst and Jeff Bridges

Jeff Probst is perhaps best known for his catchphrase, "The tribe has spoken" in "Survivor" whenever someone got voted off at Tribal Council. Jeff Bridges was also nominated for the Best Actor award at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held in 2010 for "True Grit".

Question by player Matthew_07
9. Ivian Sarcos became "Miss World" in 2011 giving her country a record six victories in the beauty pageant. What nationality is she?

Answer: Venezuelan

Venezuela's first winner of the "Miss World" crown was back in 1955, the fourth year of the competition. They won it twice in the '80s and twice in the '90s before Ivian Sarcos walked off with the title in London 2011. Sarcos, an orphan, had intended on a career as a nun, before her interest in fashion, her modeling ability and her obvious beauty turned her head in a different direction.

Question by player nickdrew55
10. You're holding a device from Aperture Science and reading the graffiti "The cake is a lie!" Where are you?

Answer: In the video game "Portal"

"Portal" is a puzzle-platform game released for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2007. In it, you use the "Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device," or portal gun, to complete scenarios constructed by an artificial intelligence. The gun allows you to open a wormhole that allows you to instantly move between two flat planes.

At a certain point, you may want to reconsider following all orders you are given...

Question by player garymeadows
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