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Bite Sized Bites Trivia Quiz

Here are 10 bites of mixed trivia. I hope you enjoy them.

A multiple-choice quiz by cathyR88. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cathyR88

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,587

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
599

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Question 1 of 10

1. Were any of the fictional characters in Shakespeare's plays used in more than one play?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. This unusual sport involves the best of brains and brawn. It was created by a Dutch artist and actually gained its inspiration from a graphic novel? Hint

Chess Dancing

Chess Boxing

Backgammon Boxing

Bridge Boxing

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the ABC Television show "Revenge", what is the character Emily Thorne's real name? Hint

Allison Clarke

Amanda Clarke

Emily Clarkson

Emily McAdams

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the oldest roller coaster in the USA? Hint

Hop-The-Frog

Dip-The-Frog

Leapin-Lizards

Leap-The-Dips

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Question 5 of 10

5. In California, what is meant by "CRV" on the sides of aluminum, glass and plastic bottles? Hint

California Redemption Value

California Recycling Variation

California Recycling Value

California Redemption Variation

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the NASCAR cup series, which most popular driver drove the number 8, Budweiser Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt, Inc.? Hint

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Jeff Gordon

Kevin Harvick

Terry Labonte

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who directed the 1974 cult classic movie, "Phantom of the Paradise"? Hint

Steven Spielberg

Paul Williams

Quentin Tarantino

Brian De Palma

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Question 8 of 10

8. I'm from the USA. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It's sad to me that everyone in the world doesn't celebrate it. Does Canada, our nearest neighbor, celebrate Thanksgiving?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What brand of wrist watch was known to "take a licking and keep on ticking"? Hint

Rolex

Timex

Bulgari

Casio

10. American born artist, Lorna Patrick, is famous for her landscapes and seascapes, mostly painting in Northern California and New Mexico. I, however, own an original Lorna Patrick that differs from her usual subject matter. It is an original oil called "Grazing in the Glass" from 1993. What does this depict? Hint

A cow in a bottle

A cow in a field

A child in a field

A child in a bottle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Were any of the fictional characters in Shakespeare's plays used in more than one play?

Answer: yes

There were a few true life characters used more than once but the character of Falstaff was used in three of Shakespeare's plays. Falstaff, known also as Sir John Falstaff, was a fictional character in "Henry IV", "Henry V" and "Merry Wives of Windsor".

2. This unusual sport involves the best of brains and brawn. It was created by a Dutch artist and actually gained its inspiration from a graphic novel?

Answer: Chess Boxing

This sport was created by Dutch Event Artist Lepe Rubingh. It was inspired by a graphic novel called "Froid �quateur". The sports consists of a four-minute chess round followed by a two-minute boxing round. A match can go up to 11 rounds. There is even a World Chess Boxing Organization. Who knew?

3. In the ABC Television show "Revenge", what is the character Emily Thorne's real name?

Answer: Amanda Clarke

"Revenge" first aired in 2011. It stars Emily VanCamp as Amanda Clarke/Emily Thorne. The show is a mystery/thriller based on just what is says, revenge. Emily's father was imprisoned and died due to the family on which Emily has sworn revenge. It's a fantastic show.

4. What is the name of the oldest roller coaster in the USA?

Answer: Leap-The-Dips

"Leap-the-Dips" was originally opened in 1902. It is located at Lakemont Park in Pennsylvania. The roller coaster runs on wooden rails, even to this day. It only travels around 10mph. The ride was closed for years but reopened in 1999 without many changes.

5. In California, what is meant by "CRV" on the sides of aluminum, glass and plastic bottles?

Answer: California Redemption Value

The CRV is a tax paid on sales of certain beverages. This amount usually coincides with the amount paid to recycle the container. In fact, CRV as come to mean either the tax or the refund value.

6. In the NASCAR cup series, which most popular driver drove the number 8, Budweiser Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt, Inc.?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove the number 8, sponsored by Budweiser Beer, for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. from 2000 to 2007. He has also been voted the most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series for many continuous years.

7. Who directed the 1974 cult classic movie, "Phantom of the Paradise"?

Answer: Brian De Palma

"Phantom of the Paradise" was an immediate cult classic. It was a musical, full of great songs by Paul Williams and sung by an assortment of singers. The movie was a critical failure but it was still nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. The movie was based on "Phantom of the Opera" and "Faust".

8. I'm from the USA. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It's sad to me that everyone in the world doesn't celebrate it. Does Canada, our nearest neighbor, celebrate Thanksgiving?

Answer: Yes

It is celebrated the second week of October and is a holiday to celebrate harvests and blessings from the past year. Unlike the US Thanksgiving, the Canadian Thanksgiving is actually a Monday holiday. However, the entire weekend is used to celebrate.

9. What brand of wrist watch was known to "take a licking and keep on ticking"?

Answer: Timex

The Timex Group USA began in Connecticut in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company. It was a subsidiary of a Dutch company, the Timex Group. The official Timex brand was released in the USA in 1950. With the use of modern parts and durability learned in the war, the strong and inexpensive watch was born.

The company has had ups and downs over the decades but since the 1980s the company has grown and expanded to reach new markets.

Answer: A cow in a bottle

Patrick resides in Sedona, AZ. She paints landscapes and seascapes from the surrounding areas. A trademark of her work is that it seems to glow with a light of its own.

Source: Author cathyR88

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