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A multiple-choice quiz by zh1322. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
zh1322

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,862

Updated
Jan 28 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
940

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the official name for the pound (#) key in the U.S.? Hint

mesothorpe

octothorpe

pintothorpe

telothorpe

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which contiguous U.S. state has the longest shoreline? Hint

Michigan

Maine

Montana

Massachusetts

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long was the Hundred Years' War? Hint

94 years

100 years

116 years

176 years

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the rarest blood type? Hint

Rhesus A postive

O positive

B negative

Rhesus AB negative

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first word spoken by an ape in the movie "Planet of the Apes"? Hint

smile

hello

banana

goodbye

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many elevators are in the Empire State building? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Cher's real name? Hint

Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPiere

Cher Jackowski

Cher Janet Babcock

Cherliyn Packett

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the world's largest salt water lake? Hint

Black Sea

Dead Sea

Caspian Sea

Red Sea

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Question 9 of 10

9. Joseph Stalin was a very tall man.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following people did NOT have epilepsy? Hint

Julius Caesar

Alexander the Great

George Washington

Neil Young

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the official name for the pound (#) key in the U.S.?

Answer: octothorpe

Don Macpherson is the man responsible for naming it. The symbol has eight points on it, hinting "octo". The "thorpe" came from Jim Thorpe's name. Don Macpherson used "thorpe", because he was involved in a committee that was trying to bring back the medals Jim Thorpe had won in the 1912 Olympic Games, held in Sweden.

2. Which contiguous U.S. state has the longest shoreline?

Answer: Michigan

Michigan has over 3,200 miles of shoreline, second only to Alaska. It is also the longest freshwater coastline in the world.

3. How long was the Hundred Years' War?

Answer: 116 years

The Hundred Years' War actually lasted from 1337-1453. France ended it by defeating England.

4. What is the rarest blood type?

Answer: Rhesus AB negative

Type AB blood comprimises approximately 2% of the common population. It is considered the "universal recipient" because it can receive any type of blood. Type O blood used to be considered the "universal donor", but recent studies have proven that type O blood will not work in every situation.

5. What was the first word spoken by an ape in the movie "Planet of the Apes"?

Answer: smile

There were five movies in the whole series of "The Planet of the Apes".

6. How many elevators are in the Empire State building?

Answer: 73

The Empire State building was the ninth tallest building as of 2004. It contains 6,500 windows and 1,860 steps. It was constructed in 1929, and was designed by architects Shreve, Harmon, and Lamb.

7. What is Cher's real name?

Answer: Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPiere

She was born Cherilyn Sarkasian on May 20, 1946, in California. Her biggest single hit was "Believe", released in 1999.

8. What is the world's largest salt water lake?

Answer: Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea covers roughly 143,250 square miles. It is known for its oil and natural gas production.

9. Joseph Stalin was a very tall man.

Answer: False

It's a little difficult to say for sure, but it appears he was under 5'6". Joseph Stalin was very good at concealing the fact that he was that short. His left arm was shorter than his right arm too.

10. Which of the following people did NOT have epilepsy?

Answer: George Washington

In Alexander the Great's time, epilepsy was considered to be a sign of divine power in the body and soul.

Source: Author zh1322

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