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500 Questions, Part Nine Trivia Quiz

This is the ninth quiz in a series 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: 4 mins.

Author
beadynlsu

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,764

Updated
May 17 22

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

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685

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Question 1 of 20

1. BATTLE QUESTION: The Equator passes through three of these countries. Which one is not located on the Equator? Hint

Maldives

Somalia

India

Colombia

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which of these Dr. Seuss books was the last one to be published during his lifetime? Hint

Green Eggs and Ham

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

The Cat in the Hat

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

3. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these "colorful" names are also aliases for main characters in Quentin Tarantino's movie "Reservoir Dogs." Which of these is not the name of a main character in the movie? Hint

Mr. Brown

Mr. Black

Mr. White

Mr. Blue

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Question 4 of 20

4. The sackbut was an early form of what brass instrument? Hint

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

French Horn

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Question 5 of 20

5. Anzac Day is an Australian holiday dedicated to the remembrance of the casualties of what World War I battle in modern-day Turkey? Hint

Battle of Cambrai

Battle of Verdun

Battle of Gallipoli

Battle of the Somme

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Question 6 of 20

6. The artist Thomas Kinkade was also known as a "Painter of..." what? Hint

Light

Water

Energy

Wind

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who was the first American hockey player to be taken first overall in the NHL draft? Hint

Rick DiPietro

Mike Modano

Brian Lawton

Bryan Berard

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Question 8 of 20

8. The Heaf test and the Mantoux test have both been used to test for what disease? Hint

Tuberculosis

Hepatitis

Cancer

Meningitis

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Question 9 of 20

9. In what country did the Red Bull energy drink originate? Hint

Bangladesh

Thailand

Myanmar

Laos

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the name of the "jailbird" on a traditional Monopoly game board? Hint

Jake

Jim

John

Jack

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Question 11 of 20

11. The Treaty of Ghent ended which of these wars? Hint

Wars of the Roses

War of 1812

Thirty Years War

Spanish-American War

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Question 12 of 20

12. Australia's Lake Hillier is famously what color? Hint

Pink

Gray

Orange

Green

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Question 13 of 20

13. The valet Reginald Jeeves was created by which of these English authors? Hint

D.H. Lawrence

T.S. Eliot

P.G. Wodehouse

W.H. Auden

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Question 14 of 20

14. The two elements that are liquids at standard temperature and pressure are mercury and what other? Hint

Selenium

Bromine

Iodine

Tellurium

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Question 15 of 20

15. Alfred Southwick, a man who was pivotal in the introduction of the electric chair as an execution method, had what profession? Hint

Teacher

Dentist

Police Officer

Magician

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Question 16 of 20

16. The Tsunami was once the name given to a model by which of these car companies? Hint

Nissan

Toyota

Audi

Hyundai

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Question 17 of 20

17. The H�tel des Mille Collines can be found in which African capital? Hint

Kampala

Khartoum

Kinshasa

Kigali

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Question 18 of 20

18. In Ancient Rome, the First Triumvirate consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great, and what other politician? Hint

Octavian

Marcus Lepidus

Marcus Crassus

Mark Antony

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Question 19 of 20

19. In standard U.S. measurements, a 30-proof drink contains what percent alcohol? Hint

10%

15%

60%

90%

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who wrote the 1975 song titled "I Write the Songs"? Hint

Jackson Browne

Barry Manilow

Bruce Johnston

Joni Mitchell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. BATTLE QUESTION: The Equator passes through three of these countries. Which one is not located on the Equator?

Answer: India

Other countries through which the Equator passes include Uganda, Kenya, and Brazil.

2. Which of these Dr. Seuss books was the last one to be published during his lifetime?

Answer: Oh, the Places You'll Go!

The key phrase in that question is "during his lifetime." Although he died in 1991, there was another book of his, "What Pet Should I Get?," that was published in 2015.

Answer: Mr. Black

In addition to Mr. Brown (Quentin Tarantino), Mr. White (Harvey Keitel), and Mr. Blue (Edward Bunker), there were also Mr. Orange (Tim Roth), Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen), and Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi).

The title of the film comes from Tarantino's time working at a video store, where he recommended the movie "Au Revoir les Enfants" to a customer, and the customer misheard it as "Reservoir Dogs."

4. The sackbut was an early form of what brass instrument?

Answer: Trombone

Invented in the 15th century, the sackbut was used largely in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

5. Anzac Day is an Australian holiday dedicated to the remembrance of the casualties of what World War I battle in modern-day Turkey?

Answer: Battle of Gallipoli

Technically the "Battle of Gallipoli" was a campaign, but for the question's sake I'm lumping it in with other battles, as it is commonly known as the "Battle of Gallipoli." At any rate, it was disaster for the attacking armies and a major victory for the Ottoman Empire, and led to plenty of fingers being pointed at one of the minds behind the attack: Winston Churchill.

6. The artist Thomas Kinkade was also known as a "Painter of..." what?

Answer: Light

Known for paintings like "Cobblestone Bridge" and "Graceland Christmas," Kinkade was held in better regard by art collectors than by art critics.

7. Who was the first American hockey player to be taken first overall in the NHL draft?

Answer: Brian Lawton

Lawton was also the first American high school player to ever be selected first overall in the NHL draft.

8. The Heaf test and the Mantoux test have both been used to test for what disease?

Answer: Tuberculosis

The Tine test is also used to test for tuberculosis, but it and the Heaf test are thought to be less reliable than the Mantoux test. Therefore, the Mantoux test tends to be used more often than the others.

9. In what country did the Red Bull energy drink originate?

Answer: Thailand

It was introduced by Chaleo Yoovidhya, who marketed the drink as Krating Daeng in 1976. The English translation of the original name is "red gaur." The gaur is a type of bison located mainly in South and Southeast Asia.

10. What is the name of the "jailbird" on a traditional Monopoly game board?

Answer: Jake

In addition to Jake the Jailbird, other characters in Monopoly whose names might not be well known are "Rich Uncle" Milburn Pennybags, which is the real name of Mr. Monopoly, and Edgar Mallory, who is the officer on the "Go to Jail" space.

11. The Treaty of Ghent ended which of these wars?

Answer: War of 1812

Even though the treaty was signed on December 24th, 1814, it wasn't formally ratified until February of the next year. This led to the Battle of New Orleans, for which Andrew Jackson became famous, being fought after the treaty was signed.

12. Australia's Lake Hillier is famously what color?

Answer: Pink

It can be found on an island off the coast of Western Australia. Some believe that the lake is pink is due to the presence of a certain microorganism. Its high salt levels mean very few things can safely live there, other than microorganisms like the aforementioned. However, people can swim in it safely.

13. The valet Reginald Jeeves was created by which of these English authors?

Answer: P.G. Wodehouse

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse created Jeeves, whose name is now synonymous with valets and butlers. The name Jeeves comes from Percy Jeeves, a famous cricket player who joined the British Army and was killed in World War I.

14. The two elements that are liquids at standard temperature and pressure are mercury and what other?

Answer: Bromine

Bromine (the name of which is derived from the Ancient Greek for "stench") has an atomic number of 35, and it is corrosive and toxic. Other elements like cesium, rubidium, Francium, and Gallium turn to liquid either at or slightly above room temperature.

15. Alfred Southwick, a man who was pivotal in the introduction of the electric chair as an execution method, had what profession?

Answer: Dentist

In addition to inventing the electric chair, he also was a professor of Dentistry at the University of Buffalo.

16. The Tsunami was once the name given to a model by which of these car companies?

Answer: Toyota

Due to the horrible tsunami in South Asia, the company changed the name of the model to the Celica Sports Package.

17. The H�tel des Mille Collines can be found in which African capital?

Answer: Kigali

Otherwise known as the basis and setting of the movie "Hotel Rwanda," it is the hotel where 1,268 people took refuge during the Rwandan Genocide in 1994.

18. In Ancient Rome, the First Triumvirate consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great, and what other politician?

Answer: Marcus Crassus

The three incorrect options were the three members of the Second Triumvirate.

19. In standard U.S. measurements, a 30-proof drink contains what percent alcohol?

Answer: 15%

To find the alcoholic content of a drink with its proof, take the proof and halve it. For example, a 90-proof drink contains 45% alcohol.

20. Who wrote the 1975 song titled "I Write the Songs"?

Answer: Bruce Johnston

The song was originally recorded by Captain and Tennille, but made famous by Barry Manilow. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976.

Source: Author beadynlsu

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