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Test yourself! Take this General Knowledge Quiz | Mixed 10 Questions

A quiz to test your knowledge of all things general!

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

Author
ClarkyB

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
382,178

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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597

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Tellytubby is purple? Hint

Dipsy

Tinky Winky

Laa Laa

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Question 2 of 10

2. The flag of which country consists of a green star on a red background? Hint

Somalia

Cameroon

Burkina Faso

Morocco

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many scoring segments are there on a standard dartboard? Hint

102

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of the theme parks in Disney World, Florida could you experience the "It's a Small World" attraction? Hint

Epcot

Magic Kingdom

Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much did the Harrison "lesser watch", as found by the Trotters in their garage, fetch at auction at Southeby's in the "Time On Our Hands" episode of "Only Fools And Horses"? Hint

�3.2 million

�6.2 million

�4.2 million

�5.2 million

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did England both host and win the FIFA World Cup? Hint

1960

1966

1962

1964

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which internet search engine was originally called 'BackRub'? Hint

Google

Lycos

Yahoo

Ask Jeeves

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a basic 9x9 Su Doku grid, what is the sum total of the numbers in each of the rows, columns, and mini-grids? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the Monty Python team has or had the middle name Marwood? Hint

Eric Idle

Graham Chapman

John Cleese

Terry Gilliam

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Question 10 of 10

10. Castling is the only move in chess where two pieces move at the same time. Which two pieces are involved in this move? Hint

Rook and Bishop

Rook and Queen

Rook and King

Rook and Knight

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Tellytubby is purple?

Answer: Tinky Winky

"Teletubbies" originally ran from 1997 to 2001, and was revived in 2015.

2. The flag of which country consists of a green star on a red background?

Answer: Morocco

Somalia is a white star on a blue background.
Burkina Faso is a yellow star on horizontal red/green bands.
Cameroon is a yellow star on a vertical tricolor of green, red, and yellow.

3. How many scoring segments are there on a standard dartboard?

Answer: 82

Each of the 20 numbers has a double - single - treble - single segment (80 total) plus the inner and outer bull segments.

4. In which of the theme parks in Disney World, Florida could you experience the "It's a Small World" attraction?

Answer: Magic Kingdom

The Florida version of the ride opened in the Magic Kingdom on October 1st, 1971, and in keeping with the Disneyland version, transports voyagers on an animatronic tour of the world!

5. How much did the Harrison "lesser watch", as found by the Trotters in their garage, fetch at auction at Southeby's in the "Time On Our Hands" episode of "Only Fools And Horses"?

Answer: �6.2 million

One of the most memorable scenes of this classic British comedy...

"Del: How much exactly did it go for?
Rodney: Six point two million. Just over three million each.
Del: Well we've had worse days, ain't we?"

6. In which year did England both host and win the FIFA World Cup?

Answer: 1966

The FIFA World Cup has been held every four years since 1930 (with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).

England beat West Germany 4-2 in the 1966 final, held at Wembley Stadium in London, with Sir Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick.

7. Which internet search engine was originally called 'BackRub'?

Answer: Google

Created in 1996, Larry Brin and Serge Page's technology went on to revolutionize the search industry.

8. In a basic 9x9 Su Doku grid, what is the sum total of the numbers in each of the rows, columns, and mini-grids?

Answer: 45

A basic 9x9 Su Doku has the numbers 1 thru 9 in each of the rows, columns, and mini-grids.

9. Which of the Monty Python team has or had the middle name Marwood?

Answer: John Cleese

John Marwood Cleese was born on 27th October 1939, and is one of England's best loved and most recognizable actors.

10. Castling is the only move in chess where two pieces move at the same time. Which two pieces are involved in this move?

Answer: Rook and King

Castling can be a very effective strategic move during a game of chess. It is performed by moving one's King two squares towards a Rook, and then moving that Rook to the square at the other side of the King.

Source: Author ClarkyB

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