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Quiz about Beginning with F
Quiz about Beginning with F

Beginning with F... Trivia Quiz


I'm moving swiftly through the alphabet, onto F now!

A multiple-choice quiz by flipflop. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
flipflop
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
212,890
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Continuing my ongoing theme of phobia, what is the fear being cold known as? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what film did Geoffrey Rush voice a character called Nigel? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what year was the first ever F.A Cup Final? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following car manufacturers is an acronym which translates into English as Italian Car Factory of Turin?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Which J.R.R Tolkien character is being described here:
'A kinsman of mine was a member of the Fellowship, another held an important position in Gondor. I play my own part in the return of the ring to Mount Doom, aiding Frodo and Sam on their journey.'
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Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of The Corrs' debut album? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following was a children's book written by Roald Dahl? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the 2005 film "Fantastic Four", which character is played by Julian McMahon? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of which of the following? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many US presidents have had surnames beginning with F? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Continuing my ongoing theme of phobia, what is the fear being cold known as?

Answer: Frigophobia

Fibriophobia is the fear of fever, Felinophobia is the fear of cats and Francophobia is the fear of France/French culture. Information taken, as always, from www.phobialist.com
2. In what film did Geoffrey Rush voice a character called Nigel?

Answer: Finding Nemo

"Finding Nemo" is a Disney/Pixar film, and in my opinion, one of the best. Nigel was a pelican who ultimately helped Marlin and Dory find Nemo in the dentist's fish tank.
3. In what year was the first ever F.A Cup Final?

Answer: 1872

The F.A Cup (or to give it its full name, The Football Association Challenge Cup) is a tournament played throughout the English football season and is the oldest (and arguably the most famous) football competition in the world. The first winners of the tournament were Wanderers FC.
4. Which of the following car manufacturers is an acronym which translates into English as Italian Car Factory of Turin?

Answer: FIAT

Fiat stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobil Torino. Fiat's models include the Punto, the Panda and the Bravo.
5. Which J.R.R Tolkien character is being described here: 'A kinsman of mine was a member of the Fellowship, another held an important position in Gondor. I play my own part in the return of the ring to Mount Doom, aiding Frodo and Sam on their journey.'

Answer: Faramir

Faramir's brother was Boromir, who was one of the original nine of the Fellowship. His father was Denethor, who was steward of Gondor. Fatty Lumpkin was the pony of Tom Bombadil, Bill Ferny was the horrid man from Bree who provides the fellowship with their pony, Bill. Fili was a dwarf in "The Hobbit".
6. What was the name of The Corrs' debut album?

Answer: Forgiven, Not Forgotten

"Forgiven, Not Forgotten" was released in 1996 and reached number 2 in the UK albums chart. The Corrs are made up of three sisters and one brother: Sharon, Andrea, Caroline and Jim.
7. Which of the following was a children's book written by Roald Dahl?

Answer: Fantastic Mr Fox

Roald Dahl is one of the most famous authors of children's books, including, amongst others "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "George's Marvellous Medicine".
"Five on a Treasure Island" is the first of the books in the "Famous Five" series by Enid Blyton, "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies" was written by Beatrix Potter, and "Five Children and It" was written by Edith Nesbit, who also wrote "The Railway Children".
8. In the 2005 film "Fantastic Four", which character is played by Julian McMahon?

Answer: Victor Von Doom known as Doctor Doom

Julian McMahon is probably best known as Christian Troy in the television series "Nip/Tuck". Reed Richards is played by Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans plays Johnny Storm and Michael Chiklis plays The Thing.

Forgive me if any of the characters names are inaccurate, I am not a big comic book fan but I appreciate that a lot of people are, so feel free to correct me!
9. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of which of the following?

Answer: Families

As well as families, Francis of Assisi is also the patron saint of, amongst other things; environment, zoos, peace and needle workers. Information taken from http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm
10. How many US presidents have had surnames beginning with F?

Answer: 2

They were Millard Fillmore, who was in office from 1850-53, and Gerald Ford (1974-77).
Source: Author flipflop

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