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500 Questions, Part 13 Trivia Quiz

This is the thirteenth in a series of quizzes based on the show "500 Questions." As usual, it will be general knowledge, with some "battle questions." For the battles, pick the option that doesn't belong.

A multiple-choice quiz by beadynlsu. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
beadynlsu

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,083

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
637

Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (7/20), Guest 136 (3/20), Guest 47 (8/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. In the movie "The Princess Bride," the acronym R.O.U.S. stands for "Rodents Of Unusual..." what? Hint

Size

Strength

Speed

Stamina

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Question 2 of 20

2. Three of the initials in Australia's QANTAS airline were originally used to represent which of these? Hint

The founders' last names

Australian states/territories

Australian prime ministers

Australian capital cities

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Question 3 of 20

3. A popular musical that premiered in 2001 is "_____ the Musical"? Hint

Death

Puberty

Menopause

Baldness

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Question 4 of 20

4. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these minerals appear on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Which one is not represented by an official number on the scale? Hint

Quartz

Amethyst

Topaz

Corundum

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Question 5 of 20

5. What color is the scarf worn by Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring?" Hint

Red

Blue

Purple

Green

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which painter, who referred to his style as "dynamic cubism," was also a long-time professor at the University of Washington? Hint

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jacob Lawrence

Henry Ossawa Tanner

Horace Pippin

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Question 7 of 20

7. Certain people living on the West Coast of the United States might know that Vons is their version of what other supermarket chain? Hint

Safeway

Food Lion

Kroger

Costco

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Question 8 of 20

8. BATTLE QUESTION: All of these U.S. Presidents were born in the state of Virginia, except one. Which one of these was born elsewhere? Hint

William Henry Harrison

Herbert Hoover

Zachary Taylor

Woodrow Wilson

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Question 9 of 20

9. At the 20th Golden Raspberry awards, who won the award for Worst Actor of the 20th Century? Hint

Prince

William Shatner

Kevin Costner

Sylvester Stallone

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Question 10 of 20

10. In math, tau is approximately equivalent to which of these numbers? Hint

8.28

4.28

6.28

2.28

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Question 11 of 20

11. In 2016, Huffington Post writer Todd Van Luling published an article about his discovery that Jon Haugen was the uncredited actor who played which rarely seen sitcom character? Hint

Ugly Naked Guy

George Steinbrenner

Wilson Wilson

Carlton the Doorman

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Question 12 of 20

12. What horror movie shares its name with a duet by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes and Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello? Hint

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Urban Legend

Scream

The Silence of the Lambs

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Question 13 of 20

13. In which country of the United Kingdom can you find the mountain known as Lord Hereford's Knob? Hint

Scotland

Wales

England

Northern Ireland

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Question 14 of 20

14. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these events can be found in an traditional decathlon. Which is not part of a decathlon? Hint

Hammer throw

Javelin throw

Discus throw

Shot put

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which of these are you most likely to find in the French book "Les Fleurs du Mal"? Hint

Poetry

Maps

Gospel

Recipes

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Question 16 of 20

16. In which U.S. state can you find the Gowanus Canal? Hint

California

Washington

Florida

New York

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Question 17 of 20

17. BATTLE QUESTION: All of these science fiction movies are mentioned in "Science Fiction/Double Feature," the intro song to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Which one is left out? Hint

The Day the Earth Stood Still

The War of the Worlds

The Invisible Man

It Came from Outer Space

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which of these French authors was officially killed by carbon monoxide poisoning? Hint

Honor� de Balzac

Albert Camus

Victor Hugo

�mile Zola

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Question 19 of 20

19. The Mond process is used for the purification of which of these metals? Hint

Iron

Copper

Cobalt

Nickel

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Question 20 of 20

20. What regional fast food chain markets the famous Double Double burger? Hint

Whataburger

Jack in the Box

White Castle

In-N-Out Burger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the movie "The Princess Bride," the acronym R.O.U.S. stands for "Rodents Of Unusual..." what?

Answer: Size

Originally a book by William Goldman, it is better known as a 1987 Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy. In the movie, the R.O.U.S.'s can be found as one of the three primary dangers in the Fire Swamp, along with flame spurts and lightning sand.

2. Three of the initials in Australia's QANTAS airline were originally used to represent which of these?

Answer: Australian states/territories

Founded in 1920, QANTAS is the third-oldest active airline in the world (behind KLM and Avianca). Its initials originally stood for "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services."

3. A popular musical that premiered in 2001 is "_____ the Musical"?

Answer: Menopause

Written by Jeanie Linders, the musical focuses on four women shopping at a Bloomingdale's and singing about menopause and the problems that accompany it.

4. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these minerals appear on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Which one is not represented by an official number on the scale?

Answer: Amethyst

From 1 (least hard) to 10 (hardest), the minerals are Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, and Diamond.

5. What color is the scarf worn by Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring?"

Answer: Blue

Also known as the "Mona Lisa of the North," the painting has been on display in The Hague since 1902.

6. Which painter, who referred to his style as "dynamic cubism," was also a long-time professor at the University of Washington?

Answer: Jacob Lawrence

Also known for paintings such as "And the migrants kept coming" and "In the North the Negro has better educational facilities," Lawrence described his style as influenced by the appearance and colors of the Harlem neighborhood of New York.

7. Certain people living on the West Coast of the United States might know that Vons is their version of what other supermarket chain?

Answer: Safeway

Vons can specifically be found in Southern California and Southern Nevada.

8. BATTLE QUESTION: All of these U.S. Presidents were born in the state of Virginia, except one. Which one of these was born elsewhere?

Answer: Herbert Hoover

As of the writing of this quiz, there eight Virginia-born Presidents. The other Virginia-born Presidents were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Tyler. Hoover was born in Iowa.

9. At the 20th Golden Raspberry awards, who won the award for Worst Actor of the 20th Century?

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

Stallone specifically won the award because of "99.5% of everything he's ever done." Madonna won the award for Worst Actress of the 20th Century.

10. In math, tau is approximately equivalent to which of these numbers?

Answer: 6.28

In other words, tau is approximately two times pi. Some believe that tau is actually more important a number than pi.

11. In 2016, Huffington Post writer Todd Van Luling published an article about his discovery that Jon Haugen was the uncredited actor who played which rarely seen sitcom character?

Answer: Ugly Naked Guy

Titled "My Year-Long Quest to Uncover the Identity of 'Ugly Naked Guy,'" the article describes the long journey Van Luling took to find the rarely seen "Friends" actor.

12. What horror movie shares its name with a duet by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes and Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello?

Answer: I Know What You Did Last Summer

The song, which went Platinum in the United States, reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

13. In which country of the United Kingdom can you find the mountain known as Lord Hereford's Knob?

Answer: Wales

Also known as Twmpa, the mountain can specifically be found in Wales' Black Mountains.

14. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these events can be found in an traditional decathlon. Which is not part of a decathlon?

Answer: Hammer throw

In order, the ten events in a traditional decathlon are 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meters (all found on Day One), 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500 meters (Day Two). The winner of the Olympic decathlon is traditionally dubbed the Greatest Athlete in the World.

15. Which of these are you most likely to find in the French book "Les Fleurs du Mal"?

Answer: Poetry

The book (the title of which literally translates to "The Evil Flowers") was originally written by Charles Baudelaire and published in 1857.

16. In which U.S. state can you find the Gowanus Canal?

Answer: New York

It can be found in Brooklyn, on Long Island. The Gowanus neighborhood gives the canal its name.

17. BATTLE QUESTION: All of these science fiction movies are mentioned in "Science Fiction/Double Feature," the intro song to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Which one is left out?

Answer: The War of the Worlds

Sung by Patricia Quinn in the original stage production, the vocals in the movie were provided by Richard O'Brien, with Quinn providing the iconic pair of red lips as well as lip-syncing the song.

18. Which of these French authors was officially killed by carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer: �mile Zola

Zola, perhaps best known for listing the cover-ups of the Dreyfus affair in the incendiary article with the headline "J'accuse...!" (I accuse...!), was killed by suffocation caused by an improperly ventilated chimney. Because of the enemies that he had made throughout his life and with the article, some suspected that it might have been murder.

The chimney sweeper Henri Buronfosse claimed on his deathbed in 1927 that he intentionally blocked the chimney.

19. The Mond process is used for the purification of which of these metals?

Answer: Nickel

The process is named after its creator, Ludwig Mond, who created it in the year 1890. It started being used commercially before the century was up.

20. What regional fast food chain markets the famous Double Double burger?

Answer: In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger is a famous chain, particularly found on the West Coast of the US. The Double Double, its most famous creation, is a standard burger with two patties and two slices of cheese. The restaurant is otherwise known for its limited menu of burgers, fries, milkshakes, and onion rings. That's essentially all the original food they offer, but what sets them apart from other restaurants is that they do it all very well.

Source: Author beadynlsu

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