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A fine mixture of questions.

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

Author
jenp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,929

Updated
Dec 07 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7070

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (5/10), Guest 96 (7/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote 'Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone', also known as 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'? Hint

Stephen King

J. K. Rowling

Anthony Piers

Beverly Cleary

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Edward VIII give up his throne? Hint

illness

family

money

love

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which National Park will you find El Capitan? Hint

Big Bend

Yosemite

Zion

Grand Canyon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Elvis Presley's co-star in 'Viva Las Vegas'? Hint

Ann-Margret

Nancy Sinatra

Shelly Fabares

Barbara Stanwyck

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Question 5 of 10

5. Made in 1946, which movie is a favorite at Christmas? Hint

The Razor's Edge

Easter Parade

Meet Me in St Louis

It's a Wonderful Life

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who invented the cassette video tape? Hint

Eastman

Sony

RCA

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Question 7 of 10

7. What big film star did Dolly Parton co-star with in which he played a cab driver? Hint

Sylvester Stallone

John Travolta

Danny Devito

James Woods

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the popular song 'Stardust'? Hint

Irving Berlin

Paul Anka

Andre Previn

Hoagy Carmichael

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did Walt Disney produce his first Mickey Mouse cartoon? Hint

1925

1928

1930

1929

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the last two judges of Israel? Hint

Levi and Ezra

Joab and Joel

Joshua and Boaz

Eli and Samuel

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Nov 15 2024 : Guest 175: 5/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 96: 7/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 102: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote 'Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone', also known as 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'?

Answer: J. K. Rowling

The author wrote this book on scraps of paper at a local cafe.

2. Why did Edward VIII give up his throne?

Answer: love

He was not allowed to marry twice-divorced Wallis Simpson whom he loved, and retain his crown.

3. In which National Park will you find El Capitan?

Answer: Yosemite

This vertical rock formation rises 3604 ft. above the floor of Yosemite Valley.

4. Who was Elvis Presley's co-star in 'Viva Las Vegas'?

Answer: Ann-Margret

She was born in Sweden, and moved to the US as a young child.

5. Made in 1946, which movie is a favorite at Christmas?

Answer: It's a Wonderful Life

This movie is a favorite of director Frank Capra.

6. Who invented the cassette video tape?

Answer: Sony

It was invented in 1969.

7. What big film star did Dolly Parton co-star with in which he played a cab driver?

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

In 1984's 'Rhinestone', Dolly Parton tries to teach Sylvester Stallone how to sing.

8. Who wrote the popular song 'Stardust'?

Answer: Hoagy Carmichael

Carmichael was an American song writer who was best know for 'Stardust' and was also an actor.

9. When did Walt Disney produce his first Mickey Mouse cartoon?

Answer: 1928

Walt Disney used his own voice for the first cartoon.

10. Name the last two judges of Israel?

Answer: Eli and Samuel

Israel had been ruled by judges for over 200 years and they were the last of those judges.

Source: Author jenp

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