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500 Questions, Part One Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the game show "500 Questions." I'm copying that format. 500 questions, with some "battles." On battle questions, you must name the option that doesn't apply. Remember: don't ever get three wrong in a row.

A multiple-choice quiz by beadynlsu. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
beadynlsu

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,056

Updated
Feb 04 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

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1479

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Question 1 of 20

1. What is the better-known name of singer Peter Gene Hernandez? Hint

Bruno Mars

Usher

Pitbull

Enrique Iglesias

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was the name of the main location known for British forces trying to crack German codes during World War II? Hint

Bletchley Park

Hyde Park

The Lake District

The Peak District

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Question 3 of 20

3. BATTLE QUESTION: Seth MacFarlane provides the voice for all of these "Family Guy" characters except one. Which voice is done by somebody else? Hint

Brian Griffin

Glenn Quagmire

Peter Griffin

Chris Griffin

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Question 4 of 20

4. In the 1950s, who created and had the "Peanuts" comic strip published for the first time? Hint

Jim Davis

Charles Schulz

Scott Adams

Bill Amend

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Question 5 of 20

5. Stoichiometry is a branch of science most likely to be used by what kind of scientist? Hint

Chemist

Physicist

Biologist

Geologist

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Question 6 of 20

6. The only U.S. state to never have a sub-zero temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, what state is also known for being the only one to produce coffee? Hint

Hawaii

Texas

Florida

California

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Question 7 of 20

7. Because of its marketing, which Tom Cruise movie is also known as "Live. Die. Repeat."? Hint

Edge of Tomorrow

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Jack Reacher

Minority Report

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Question 8 of 20

8. "Fidelio" is the only opera ever written by what prolific composer? Hint

Bizet

Brahms

Beethoven

Bellini

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Question 9 of 20

9. In 2015, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ended up breaking the all-time NFL passing yards record that was previously held by whom? Hint

Joe Montana

Brett Favre

Terry Bradshaw

Tom Brady

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Question 10 of 20

10. The flags of the Scandinavian countries are known for featuring crosses. Which of the Nordic countries' flags is a blue cross on a white background? Hint

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

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Question 11 of 20

11. The main line of which royal house of England featured monarchs that reigned from 1154 (the start of Henry II's reign) to 1399 (the end of Richard II's)? Hint

Normandy

Plantagenet

Lancaster

York

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Question 12 of 20

12. BATTLE QUESTION: The Gulf of Mexico borders the United States on the eastern portion of the country's southern border. Which of these states does not border the Gulf of Mexico? Hint

Louisiana

Mississippi

Georgia

Alabama

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Question 13 of 20

13. As its logo indicates, what Japanese company's name can be translated to mean "three diamonds?" Hint

Nissan

Honda

Toyota

Mitsubishi

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Question 14 of 20

14. What USA Network TV show was well known for featuring hidden pineapples in many of its episodes? Hint

White Collar

Suits

Psych

Royal Pains

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Question 15 of 20

15. The cocktail known as a Harvey Wallbanger contains vodka, Galliano, and what fruit juice? Hint

Apple

Raspberry

Orange

Plum

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Question 16 of 20

16. The Jules Rimet trophy is given to the winner(s) of what sporting event? Hint

The Open Championship

The World Series

FIFA World Cup

Wimbledon

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Question 17 of 20

17. What do Americans call the vegetable known to the British as "courgette?" Hint

Zucchini

Arugula

Eggplant

Rutabaga

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Question 18 of 20

18. In addition to being the home of the International Court of Justice, The Hague is also the seat of government for what country? Hint

The Netherlands

Denmark

Austria

Luxembourg

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Question 19 of 20

19. BATTLE QUESTION: Ron Weasley's family in the "Harry Potter" novels is well known for being a large one. Which of these characters is not a child of Arthur and Molly Weasley? Hint

Percy

Bill

Charlie

James

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Question 20 of 20

20. In the Linnaean taxonomic system, what group is more inclusive than a class and less inclusive than a kingdom? Hint

Order

Phylum

Domain

Family

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the better-known name of singer Peter Gene Hernandez?

Answer: Bruno Mars

Usher was born Usher Raymond IV, Pitbull was born Armando Christian P�rez, and Enrique Iglesias was born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler.

2. What was the name of the main location known for British forces trying to crack German codes during World War II?

Answer: Bletchley Park

The park can be found in Milton Keynes, in England. It is now a popular tourist destination.

3. BATTLE QUESTION: Seth MacFarlane provides the voice for all of these "Family Guy" characters except one. Which voice is done by somebody else?

Answer: Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin's voice is done by Seth Green, not Seth MacFarlane.

4. In the 1950s, who created and had the "Peanuts" comic strip published for the first time?

Answer: Charles Schulz

Schulz also was the author of the book "Happiness is a Warm Puppy." Adams created "Dilbert," Davis created "Garfield," and Amend created "FoxTrot."

5. Stoichiometry is a branch of science most likely to be used by what kind of scientist?

Answer: Chemist

In other words, stoichiometry is basically balancing chemical equations. It also studies the reactants and products needed to balance these equations.

6. The only U.S. state to never have a sub-zero temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, what state is also known for being the only one to produce coffee?

Answer: Hawaii

Hawaii's lowest-ever temperature was 12 degrees Fahrenheit, in 1979. Because of this, Hawaii is the only state with a climate ideal enough to grow coffee.

7. Because of its marketing, which Tom Cruise movie is also known as "Live. Die. Repeat."?

Answer: Edge of Tomorrow

The movie, starring Cruise and Emily Blunt as Bill Cage and Rita Vrataski respectively, centers around an alien invasion. Due to a strange injury sustained during the battle, whenever Cage dies he is forced to relive the same day over and over again, and he must figure out what he must change in order to survive.

8. "Fidelio" is the only opera ever written by what prolific composer?

Answer: Beethoven

The opera features Florestan, a prisoner, and Pizarro, a warden of sorts. However, Pizarro is the enemy, as Florestan and his wife Leonore attempt to expose the warden's evil actions and free the prisoners of the corrupt establishment.

9. In 2015, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ended up breaking the all-time NFL passing yards record that was previously held by whom?

Answer: Brett Favre

Manning broke that record in Week Ten against the Kansas City Chiefs, and was benched minutes later. He eventually returned, later in the season, in time to lead the Broncos (with the help of their defense) to the Super Bowl title. He retired weeks after the Super Bowl, with 71,940 career passing yards to his name.

10. The flags of the Scandinavian countries are known for featuring crosses. Which of the Nordic countries' flags is a blue cross on a white background?

Answer: Finland

The Swedish flag is blue and yellow, and the flags of Norway and Iceland are both red, white, and blue.

11. The main line of which royal house of England featured monarchs that reigned from 1154 (the start of Henry II's reign) to 1399 (the end of Richard II's)?

Answer: Plantagenet

The rulers of the Plantagenet house were Henry II (1154-1189), Richard I (1189-1199), John (1199-1216), Henry III (1216-1272), Edward I (1272-1307), Edward II (1307-1327), Edward III (1327-1377), and Richard II (1377-1399).

12. BATTLE QUESTION: The Gulf of Mexico borders the United States on the eastern portion of the country's southern border. Which of these states does not border the Gulf of Mexico?

Answer: Georgia

Georgia's southern border, which is the closest border to the Gulf of Mexico, is blocked by the northern border of Florida.

13. As its logo indicates, what Japanese company's name can be translated to mean "three diamonds?"

Answer: Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi logo is three red diamonds, all connected by one point.

14. What USA Network TV show was well known for featuring hidden pineapples in many of its episodes?

Answer: Psych

This pattern started in the pilot episode, when James Roday (who played protagonist Shawn Spencer) held up a pineapple and asked "should I slice this up for the road?" Fans would often make a game out of trying to find the pineapples.

15. The cocktail known as a Harvey Wallbanger contains vodka, Galliano, and what fruit juice?

Answer: Orange

Galliano is a sweet liqueur that was created by the Italian distiller Arturo Vaccari.

16. The Jules Rimet trophy is given to the winner(s) of what sporting event?

Answer: FIFA World Cup

The trophy was stolen in 1966, before the World Cup took place in England later that year. It was found a week later in South London, by a man and his dog, Pickles.

17. What do Americans call the vegetable known to the British as "courgette?"

Answer: Zucchini

Eggplant is known in England as "aubergine," arugula is known as "rocket," and rutabaga is known as "swede."

18. In addition to being the home of the International Court of Justice, The Hague is also the seat of government for what country?

Answer: The Netherlands

To be specific, the International Court of Justice is the judiciary branch of the United Nations, and its specific location can be found in the Peace Palace.

19. BATTLE QUESTION: Ron Weasley's family in the "Harry Potter" novels is well known for being a large one. Which of these characters is not a child of Arthur and Molly Weasley?

Answer: James

The Weasley family includes Arthur and Molly (the parents), Bill, Percy, Charlie, Ron, Fred, George, and Ginny.

20. In the Linnaean taxonomic system, what group is more inclusive than a class and less inclusive than a kingdom?

Answer: Phylum

In order from most to least inclusive, the groups are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

Source: Author beadynlsu

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