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A Little Bit of Everything! Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by nikkibabe. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
nikkibabe

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,474

Updated
Feb 14 23

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
11 / 25

Plays
2074

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Question 1 of 25

1. HISTORY:
Who was Prohibition Commissioner in the USA during the prohibition era? Hint

Marcus H. Spelling

Franklin Roosevelt

John F. Kramer

Calvin Coolidge

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Question 2 of 25

2. ENGLISH:
What does the word "osculate" mean? Hint

to kiss

to double

to swing

to not be able to talk or speak

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Question 3 of 25

3. PHYSICS:
In a group of atoms there is always a range of speeds, but while the speed of one atom changes, the average of them doesn't. Is this statement true or false?

True

False

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Question 4 of 25

4. MUSIC:
By the year 2002, which female singing artist had won the most 'Grammy' awards? Hint

Mariah Carey

Britney Spears

Celine Dion

Aretha Franklin

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Question 5 of 25

5. TOURISM:
Which city is the most visited tourist region? Hint

New York, USA

London, UK

Sydney, Australia

Tokyo, Japan,

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Question 6 of 25

6. ANIMALS:
What is the name of the longest animal in the world? Hint

Praya Dubia (a type of Jelly fish)

Whale Shark

Blue Whale

Anaconda

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Question 7 of 25

7. POLITICS:
How old was Tony Blair when he became the leader of the British Labour Party? Hint

8. MATH:
You are asked to find the length of a hypoteneuse from a right angle triangle. The only information you are given is that the other two sides are 8cm and 12cm. Using Pythagoras' theory, what is the answer? (round the answer to the nearest two decimals). Hint

13.55

14.42

17.84

15.62

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Question 9 of 25

9. HEALTH:
Which of the following is NOT a sign of major external bleeding? Hint

faintness

slow pulse

pale face and lips

thirst

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Question 10 of 25

10. SPORT:
Which of the following is NOT a rule in Netball? Hint

If a player steps offside, the ball is given to the other team so that they may take a pass

You cannot bounce/replay the ball back to yourself

Must keep a distance of 50cm between the members of the opposite team when they are shooting a goal

If you go to shoot for a goal and it misses the ring, you are NOT allowed to catch it

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Question 11 of 25

11. LAW:
What is the highest title given to a barrister? (UK, Australia and Canada) Hint

Queen's or King's Counsel

Queen's or King's Counseller

Royal Counsel

Regal Counsel

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Question 12 of 25

12. HUMAN BIOLOGY:
In relation to the human body, what does ATP stand for? Hint

Atenosine Phosphate

Aden Triphosphate

Adenosine Triple Phosphate

Adenosine Triphosphate

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Question 13 of 25

13. SPACE:
Below the Great Dark Spot on Neptune's surface is a bright spot. What have scientists nicknamed this bright spot?

Answer: (One Word: logically)

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Question 14 of 25

14. GEOGRAPHY:
Where can one find the Eldfell Volcano? Hint

Heimaey

Jakarta

Greenland

Mexico

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Question 15 of 25

15. CHEMISTRY:
What is the molecular formula for Copper Sulphate? Hint

CuS4

CuSO4

CuSO

CuO2

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Question 16 of 25

16. FOOD:
The company Nestle was founded in which country?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 17 of 25

17. DRAMA:
From which Shakespeare play did this quote come from:
"What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving, how express and admirable! In action, how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! The beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!" Hint

Macbeth

Othello

Taming of the Shrew

Hamlet

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Question 18 of 25

18. ECONOMICS:
What does the term 'Dissaving' mean? Hint

A curve enclosing

To spend more than your income

A tax collection used to influence the level of national income

A tax imposed of imported goods

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Question 19 of 25

19. TELEVISION:
What was the name of the Collie dog that Bart bought, using his credit card, on "The Simpsons"?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 20 of 25

20. FASHION:
In which era did "mini" skirts become fashionable? Hint

1970's

1960's

1950's

1980's

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Question 21 of 25

21. PHOTOGRAPHY:
On which Continent does famous photographer Peter Beard focus his work? Hint

North America

Africa

Australia

Europe

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Question 22 of 25

22. PLANTS:
What is the common name for the Mohavea Confertiflora? Hint

Desert Marigold

Ghost Flower

Devil's claw

Spanish needles

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Question 23 of 25

23. MOVIES:
What was Christina Applegate's character's name in the movie "The Sweetest Thing"? Hint

Courtney

Jane

Christina

Caroline

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Question 24 of 25

24. ART:
Which of the following is NOT one of Raffaello Sanzio's (Raphael) paintings? Hint

The Marriage at Cana

St. George Fighting the Dragon

Maddalena

The Small Cowper Madonna

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Question 25 of 25

25. LITERATURE:
From the novel, "Of Mice and Men", which part of his anatomy is Candy missing? Hint

An ear

A finger

A hand

A leg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. HISTORY: Who was Prohibition Commissioner in the USA during the prohibition era?

Answer: John F. Kramer

John F. Kramer was appointed in this position by the US government. He was in control of about 3,000 agents.

2. ENGLISH: What does the word "osculate" mean?

Answer: to kiss

To swing something means to "oscillate". To double something is to "germinate". Not being able to talk or speak is "taciturn".

3. PHYSICS: In a group of atoms there is always a range of speeds, but while the speed of one atom changes, the average of them doesn't. Is this statement true or false?

Answer: True

So when they are all in a bunch, even though you see one atom slow down, another one is more than likely speeding up!

4. MUSIC: By the year 2002, which female singing artist had won the most 'Grammy' awards?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin won 15 'Grammy' awards since she won her first in 1967 for best R&B vocal performance.

5. TOURISM: Which city is the most visited tourist region?

Answer: London, UK

According to the WTO (World Tourist Organisation) in 2000, Europe received 57.7% of the world tourist market. For the same year, America only received 18.5% of that market.

6. ANIMALS: What is the name of the longest animal in the world?

Answer: Praya Dubia (a type of Jelly fish)

This organism can grow up to 30-50m (100-160 ft) in length. The Blue Whale has always been considered to be the longest animal in the world, but they only grow to about 25-27m (82-88 ft) long.

7. POLITICS: How old was Tony Blair when he became the leader of the British Labour Party?

Answer: 41

Tony was 44 when he became the Prime Minister of Britain.

8. MATH: You are asked to find the length of a hypoteneuse from a right angle triangle. The only information you are given is that the other two sides are 8cm and 12cm. Using Pythagoras' theory, what is the answer? (round the answer to the nearest two decimals).

Answer: 14.42

This is how you should have worked it out-
8 squared + 12 squared
= 64 + 144
= 208 square rooted
= 14.422205 or 14.42

9. HEALTH: Which of the following is NOT a sign of major external bleeding?

Answer: slow pulse

The pulse will usually do the opposite to slowing down. The patient's pulse will become quite rapid, but weak.

10. SPORT: Which of the following is NOT a rule in Netball?

Answer: Must keep a distance of 50cm between the members of the opposite team when they are shooting a goal

It was a trick question in a way. The statement was in fact true, but the distance wasn't. The players must keep a distance of about 90cm.

11. LAW: What is the highest title given to a barrister? (UK, Australia and Canada)

Answer: Queen's or King's Counsel

Barristers are experienced lawyers who decide to specialise in court work. The title Queen's Counsel can be abbreviated to Q.C.

12. HUMAN BIOLOGY: In relation to the human body, what does ATP stand for?

Answer: Adenosine Triphosphate

ATP is a molecule that stores energy in our cells.

13. SPACE: Below the Great Dark Spot on Neptune's surface is a bright spot. What have scientists nicknamed this bright spot?

Answer: Scooter

Also, below the bright spot is the Small Dark Spot. The Small Dark Spot, "Scooter" and the Great Dark Spot all move eastward at different velocities, so it's rare to see them photographed together.

14. GEOGRAPHY: Where can one find the Eldfell Volcano?

Answer: Heimaey

Heimaey is an Icelandic island. This volcano was responsible for a huge lava flow diversion.

15. CHEMISTRY: What is the molecular formula for Copper Sulphate?

Answer: CuSO4

Did you know that some farmers are testing the use of Copper Sulphate on algae in their tanks?

16. FOOD: The company Nestle was founded in which country?

Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland is famous for producing some of the world's finest chocolates.

17. DRAMA: From which Shakespeare play did this quote come from: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving, how express and admirable! In action, how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! The beauty of the world! The paragon of animals!"

Answer: Hamlet

Hamlet is a tragedy that tells the story of the Prince of Denmark.

18. ECONOMICS: What does the term 'Dissaving' mean?

Answer: To spend more than your income

A tax that is imposed of imported goods is known as a "tariff". A curve enclosing is known as "Envelope curve". "Fiscal policy" is the term given to a tax collection used to influence the level of national income.

19. TELEVISION: What was the name of the Collie dog that Bart bought, using his credit card, on "The Simpsons"?

Answer: Laddie

Bart traded Santa's Little Helper for Laddie, but decided that he wanted his old dog back.

20. FASHION: In which era did "mini" skirts become fashionable?

Answer: 1960's

The 1950's saw the arrival of the puffy skirt and woolly tops, think back to Sandy from "Grease". In the 1970's there was disco, bell bottom pants and platforms. Punk, leather and shoulder pads dominated the 1980's.

21. PHOTOGRAPHY: On which Continent does famous photographer Peter Beard focus his work?

Answer: Africa

Peter moved to Kenya when he started his profession. He takes photos of the local wildlife, people and interesting features.

22. PLANTS: What is the common name for the Mohavea Confertiflora?

Answer: Ghost Flower

The ghost flower is found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of the southwestern United States.

23. MOVIES: What was Christina Applegate's character's name in the movie "The Sweetest Thing"?

Answer: Courtney

The other two characters were Christina (Cameron Diaz) and Jane (Selma Blair).

24. ART: Which of the following is NOT one of Raffaello Sanzio's (Raphael) paintings?

Answer: The Marriage at Cana

Raphael was an inspirational Renaissance artist. "St. George Fighting the Dragon" was one of his early works. "Maddalena" looks very much akin to Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa". "The Small Cowper Madonna" was another part of his early works.

25. LITERATURE: From the novel, "Of Mice and Men", which part of his anatomy is Candy missing?

Answer: A hand

Candy was the old swamper from the farm that George and Lennie now work at.

Source: Author nikkibabe

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