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In my years on the Academic Team, I have come across a series of tough questions. Here is a sampling.

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

Author
styxman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,621

Updated
Jan 31 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1071

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Math: Which of these fractions is not equivalent to the other 3? Hint

2416/4832

26/52

115/345

10438/20876

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Question 2 of 10

2. History: What was the name for the area of present-day France during the time of the Roman Empire?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. English: True or False? If one is corpulent, they have a very sizable mass.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pop culture: What was the first band to record four consecutive triple-platinum albums? Hint

Eagles

Beatles

Styx

Rolling Stones

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Question 5 of 10

5. Science: Which of these branches of science is NOT included in Earth Science? Hint

Oceanography

Astronomy

Geology

Ornithology

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Question 6 of 10

6. U.S. History: Where was William McKinley assassinated? Hint

New York, NY

Ford's Theatre

Buffalo, NY

Dallas, TX

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Question 7 of 10

7. Geography: Which of these states does NOT border a state that has the highest vowel-consonant ratio in the U.S.? Hint

Illinois

Minnesota

Pennsylvania

Kansas

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Question 8 of 10

8. Foreign Language: What is the French word for the number 60? Hint

Cinquante

Vingt

Seize

Soixante

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Question 9 of 10

9. Entertainment: What was the original name given to motion pictures when they first hit the mainstream?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Food and Drink: What was the original name of the soft drink Pepsi? Hint

Pepsi-Cola

Brad's Drink

Cola-Coca

Cola Drink

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Math: Which of these fractions is not equivalent to the other 3?

Answer: 115/345

The incorrects equal 1/2, and 115/345 simplifies to 1/3. That was the easiest question on this quiz.

2. History: What was the name for the area of present-day France during the time of the Roman Empire?

Answer: Gaul

The French language is a Romance language, which means that it is primarily derived from Latin (as spoken). During their occupation, the culture of Rome sifted into Gaul and shaped the French language. This also occurred in Spain and Italy, which is why all three current languages are very much alike.

3. English: True or False? If one is corpulent, they have a very sizable mass.

Answer: True

Corpulent is a synonym of large.

4. Pop culture: What was the first band to record four consecutive triple-platinum albums?

Answer: Styx

They were The Grand Illusion, Cornerstone, Pieces of Eight, and Paradise Theatre. Kilroy Was Here, the next album, sold just over 2.5 million copies.

5. Science: Which of these branches of science is NOT included in Earth Science?

Answer: Ornithology

Ornithology is the study of birds. Oceanography is the study of oceans, geology of rocks and the Earth's crust, and astronomy of the stars.

6. U.S. History: Where was William McKinley assassinated?

Answer: Buffalo, NY

He was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, in 1901.

7. Geography: Which of these states does NOT border a state that has the highest vowel-consonant ratio in the U.S.?

Answer: Kansas

The highest vowel-consonant ratio is 3:1, with Iowa and Ohio taking it. Illinois borders Iowa to the east, Minnesota borders Iowa to the north, and Pennsylvania borders Ohio to the east.

8. Foreign Language: What is the French word for the number 60?

Answer: Soixante

Cinquante is 50, seize is 16, and vingt is 20.

9. Entertainment: What was the original name given to motion pictures when they first hit the mainstream?

Answer: Movies

They were given this because the pictures moved. How observant!

10. Food and Drink: What was the original name of the soft drink Pepsi?

Answer: Brad's Drink

I had to put this in the quiz, my name is Brad! I hope you liked my quiz! There were some easy ones, I thought, but most of it was hard. Give me some suggestions! I love reading e-mail! If you got over 6, congratulate yourself. You have exceeded my expectations and would be a worthy opponent.

Source: Author styxman

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