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500 Questions, Part Two Trivia Quiz

This is the second 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 one that doesn't belong with the others. Remember, don't ever get three wrong in a row!

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

Author
beadynlsu

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,223

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
545

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Question 1 of 20

1. The Stephen King novel "Doctor Sleep" is a sequel to which of his previous works? Hint

The Green Mile

Misery

The Shining

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Question 2 of 20

2. Chuck D and Flavor Flav are both members of what American hip hop group? Hint

Wu-Tang Clan

Run-DMC

Public Enemy

N.W.A.

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Question 3 of 20

3. BATTLE QUESTION: There are several chemical elements whose symbol only consists of one letter. Which of these elements does not have a one letter symbol? Hint

Vanadium

Ytterbium

Tungsten

Potassium

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Question 4 of 20

4. In the original tale of Aladdin, the one that can be found in "The Thousand and One Nights," the first few sentences set the story in what country? Hint

India

China

Iran

Egypt

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Question 5 of 20

5. What amendment to the United States' Constitution gave the citizens of Washington, D.C. the right to vote? Hint

The 22nd

The 25th

The 24th

The 23rd

6. BATTLE QUESTION: All four of these players are NBA legends. However, one of them did not win at least five Most Valuable Player awards. Which of these players retired with fewer than five MVP Awards on his mantle? Hint

Wilt Chamberlain

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Michael Jordan

Bill Russell

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Question 7 of 20

7. BATTLE QUESTION: Elizabeth Taylor was infamous for having a lot of husbands (seven, to be exact). Which of these men managed to avoid that list? Hint

Michael Wilding

Eddie Fisher

George Sanders

Larry Fortensky

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Question 8 of 20

8. What European country is the world's only co-principality, meaning that it is ruled by two princes? Hint

Luxembourg

Andorra

Monaco

Switzerland

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Question 9 of 20

9. What is the littler-known first name of the advertising icon Mr. Clean? Hint

Veritably

Impeccably

Truly

Undeniably

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Question 10 of 20

10. Earliglow and Mesabi are both varieties of what kind of fruit? Hint

Plum

Strawberry

Watermelon

Grape

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Question 11 of 20

11. In 2009, the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" created massive controversy upon its release due to a level where the player slaughters as many innocent people as he can in what location? Hint

An airport

A train station

A cruise ship

An hotel

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Question 12 of 20

12. Andy White was the little-known drummer on what band's first single? Hint

The Beatles

Led Zeppelin

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

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Question 13 of 20

13. BATTLE QUESTION: "Friends" was a hugely popular show, and thus attracted some big-name guest stars. All of these actors starred in the 2001 version of the movie "Ocean's 11." Which one never guest starred on "Friends," as well? Hint

Elliott Gould

George Clooney

Matt Damon

Brad Pitt

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Question 14 of 20

14. The player that opens a game of chess has how many different moves from which to choose? Hint

Twenty

Twelve

Eight

Sixteen

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Question 15 of 20

15. Avianca is the official airline of, and is headquartered in, which South American country? Hint

Bolivia

Peru

Paraguay

Colombia

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Question 16 of 20

16. BATTLE QUESTION: The Backstreet Boys are one of the more popular bands of the '90s and early 21st Century. Which of these has never been a member of the Backstreet Boys? Hint

A.J. McLean

Lance Bass

Brian Littrell

Kevin Richardson

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which U.S. President appeared on the $100,000 bill? Hint

Herbert Hoover

Warren G. Harding

Woodrow Wilson

Calvin Coolidge

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Question 18 of 20

18. The worlds largest Ten Kilometer Road Race is named after what type of fruit tree? Hint

Olive tree

Cherry tree

Peach tree

Fig tree

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Question 19 of 20

19. BATTLE QUESTION: The shark is one of the better-known animals in world. All of these are real species of sharks, except one. Which one is not a real shark species? Hint

Snaggletooth Shark

Copper Shark

Iceland Shark

Goblin Shark

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Question 20 of 20

20. A phrase describing someone overly coy or insincere is that what "wouldn't melt in your mouth?" Hint

Butter

Ice cream

M&M's

Spaghetti

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Stephen King novel "Doctor Sleep" is a sequel to which of his previous works?

Answer: The Shining

"Doctor Sleep" features a now-adult Dan Torrence, who makes his way to New Hampshire and eventually comes across a young girl by the name of Abra, who has similar powers to his own. He then must try to protect her from a group that hunts people who possess the shining.

2. Chuck D and Flavor Flav are both members of what American hip hop group?

Answer: Public Enemy

Some of Public Enemy's hit songs include "Prophets of Rage" and "Fight the Power."

3. BATTLE QUESTION: There are several chemical elements whose symbol only consists of one letter. Which of these elements does not have a one letter symbol?

Answer: Ytterbium

Potassium's symbol is K, Tungsten's is W, and Vanadium's is V. Ytterbium's symbol is Yb, although the close-in-spelling Yttrium's symbol is just Y.

4. In the original tale of Aladdin, the one that can be found in "The Thousand and One Nights," the first few sentences set the story in what country?

Answer: China

Antoine Galland was the original European translator of "The Thousand and One Nights," and actually added the story of Aladdin to the original collection.

5. What amendment to the United States' Constitution gave the citizens of Washington, D.C. the right to vote?

Answer: The 23rd

The 22nd Amendment set term limits for Presidents, the 24th Amendment prohibited poll tax, and the 25th Amendment set standards for Presidential succession.

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Chamberlain "only" win the award four times: in 1960, '66, '67, and '68.

7. BATTLE QUESTION: Elizabeth Taylor was infamous for having a lot of husbands (seven, to be exact). Which of these men managed to avoid that list?

Answer: George Sanders

Actor George Sanders was one of Zsa Zsa Gabor's nine marriages, but he never married Taylor.

8. What European country is the world's only co-principality, meaning that it is ruled by two princes?

Answer: Andorra

The two princes in question are the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell, who represents Spain. Geographically, Andorra lies in between the two countries. The flag of Andorra also shows its unique position, as it combines characteristics of the flags of Spain and France.

9. What is the littler-known first name of the advertising icon Mr. Clean?

Answer: Veritably

Mr. Clean was given this interesting name following a 1962 promotion to "Give Mr. Clean a First Name."

10. Earliglow and Mesabi are both varieties of what kind of fruit?

Answer: Strawberry

Other strawberry varieties include Shuksan, Tillamook, and Honeoye.

Answer: An airport

The character that the player controls in the level is Joseph Allen, an operative for the CIA undercover with the terrorist Vladimir Makarov. To provide himself with an "in," Allen joins Makarov and his crew in the slaughter in a Russian airport. However, Makarov knows Allen is American and shoots him at the end of the level, leaving him to die. Makarov's plan is for people to find him and be furious that an American operative joined in the massacre, thus precipitating World War III.

12. Andy White was the little-known drummer on what band's first single?

Answer: The Beatles

White was the drummer on the song "Love Me Do," the Beatles' first single. He didn't earn much for his performance.

Answer: Matt Damon

Clooney played a doctor who briefly dated Rachel, Pitt played a high school classmate of Rachel and Monica's who returned for a Thanksgiving dinner with them, and Gould played Jack Geller, Ross and Monica's father.

14. The player that opens a game of chess has how many different moves from which to choose?

Answer: Twenty

You have eight pawns that can be moved forward one or two spaces (eight pawns times two choices equals sixteen), and two knights that can either be moved forward and left or forward and right (two knights times two choices is four). Sixteen pawn options plus four knight options equals 20 possible moves.

15. Avianca is the official airline of, and is headquartered in, which South American country?

Answer: Colombia

It was founded on December 5th, 1919, and has been around ever since.

16. BATTLE QUESTION: The Backstreet Boys are one of the more popular bands of the '90s and early 21st Century. Which of these has never been a member of the Backstreet Boys?

Answer: Lance Bass

Lance Bass was a member of *NSYNC, not the Backstreet Boys.

17. Which U.S. President appeared on the $100,000 bill?

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

It was used for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks, and hasn't been circulated for decades. However, if you can get your hands on one, congratulations! They are considered legal tender.

18. The worlds largest Ten Kilometer Road Race is named after what type of fruit tree?

Answer: Peach tree

The Peachtree Road Race takes place every 4th of July in Atlanta, Georgia (hence, Peachtree). It is estimated to have 60,000 participants every year.

19. BATTLE QUESTION: The shark is one of the better-known animals in world. All of these are real species of sharks, except one. Which one is not a real shark species?

Answer: Iceland Shark

The Iceland shark does not exist, although there is a species of shark that is known as the Greenland shark. The Greenland shark is known for residing in polar waters, and some suspect that it is capable of taking down seals and even polar bears.

20. A phrase describing someone overly coy or insincere is that what "wouldn't melt in your mouth?"

Answer: Butter

In other words, if someone tells you that butter wouldn't melt in your mouth, you look innocent, even though you may or may not be. The phrase has been around since 1546, when it was one of the selections in John Heywood's collection of proverbs.

Source: Author beadynlsu

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