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A multiple-choice quiz by flipflop. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
flipflop

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,452

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4507

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Question 1 of 10

1. The London Astoria Theatre was home to which nightclub? Hint

G-A-Y

G-O-L-D

G-E-E-K

G-R-A-N-D

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which US state can the Grand Canyon be found? Hint

Utah

Colorado

Nevada

Arizona

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which celebrity chef, known for his expletive-filled outbursts, hosted the first UK series of "Hell's Kitchen", and his series of "Kitchen Nightmares"? Hint

Graham Kerr

Gary Rhodes

Gordon Ramsey

Gino D'Acampo

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the television series "Friends", which character had the most guest appearances? Hint

Gloria Tribbiani

Gary

Gina Tribbiani

Gunther

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following once held the title of "World's Strongest Man"? Hint

Geoff Capes

Godfrey Capes

Gerry Capes

Graham Capes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the band that was made up of, amongst other people, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel? Hint

Gabriel

Genesis

Gospel

Galatians

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Question 7 of 10

7. Accra is the capital city of which of the following countries? Hint

Gabon

Guyana

The Gambia

Ghana

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is a moon of Jupiter? Hint

Ganymede

Grannymede

Grainymade

Gurneymood

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the fear of chins known as? Hint

Gymnophobia

Geliophobia

Geniophobia

Gnosiophobia

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the surname of the brothers in the band The Bee Gees? Hint

Gibb

Grainger

Groves

Gold

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The London Astoria Theatre was home to which nightclub?

Answer: G-A-Y

The London Astoria Theatre was situated on the corner of Soho, and plays host to the G-A-Y nightclub for five nights a week. It is a popular venue for popstars to perform, those who have played there include Kylie Minogue and Christina Aguilera.

2. In which US state can the Grand Canyon be found?

Answer: Arizona

The Grand Canyon is a gorge carved by the Colorado River. It is over a mile deep and is 227 miles long. It was discovered by a Spaniard, Garcia Lopez de Cardenas in 1540.

3. Which celebrity chef, known for his expletive-filled outbursts, hosted the first UK series of "Hell's Kitchen", and his series of "Kitchen Nightmares"?

Answer: Gordon Ramsey

The first series of "Hell's Kitchen" was a celebrity series, and was won by Jennifer Ellison. The subsequent series was presented by Gary Rhodes and Jean Christophe Novelli and featured members of the public.

4. In the television series "Friends", which character had the most guest appearances?

Answer: Gunther

According to IMDB, Gunther (played by James Michael Tyler) appeared in 57 episodes out of 233 episodes. I don't think we ever found out his surname, although Chandler once made a guess at Central Perk. Gary was the cop that Phoebe dated and briefly moved in with, Gloria Tribbiani was Joey's mum and Gina was his sister.

5. Which of the following once held the title of "World's Strongest Man"?

Answer: Geoff Capes

Geoff Capes is also a former British shot put champion, he became the World's Strongest Man in 1973 and then again in 1975.

6. What was the name of the band that was made up of, amongst other people, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel?

Answer: Genesis

Genesis was originally formed in 1967 and has had many different members, including Tony Banks, John Mayhew and Steve Hackett.

7. Accra is the capital city of which of the following countries?

Answer: Ghana

Ghana is a country in West Africa, with an area of 92,098 miles. It is bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote D'Ivoire.

8. Which of the following is a moon of Jupiter?

Answer: Ganymede

Ganymede is Jupiter's largest moon, it is actually larger in diameter than the planet Mercury. It was named by Galileo after the cup bearer of the Greek Gods.

9. What is the fear of chins known as?

Answer: Geniophobia

Geliophobia is the fear of laughter, Gnosophobia of knowledge, and the fear nudity is known as Gymnophobia. Information taken, as always, from www.phobialist.com

10. What is the surname of the brothers in the band The Bee Gees?

Answer: Gibb

The band was made up of Barry and twins Robin and Maurice. They began making records in the 1960s, and are famous for such songs as "How Deep is Your Love?", "Night Fever" and "Stayin' Alive". Maurice died in 2003 and his twin Robin in 2012.

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