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Mixed Bag 6 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,574

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
843

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the USA, the wood from what tree is most often used for smoking meats and curing hams? Hint

Oak

Birch

Redwood

Hickory

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which amendment abolished slavery? Hint

14th

15th

12th

13th

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 'Goodbye Mr. Chips' what is the occupation of the title character? Hint

Doctor

Schoolmaster

Lawyer

Fireman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' set? Hint

Fernwood

Oakwood

Wildwood

Elmwood

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Question 5 of 10

5. Donald Duck has starred in over how many animated shorts? Hint

200

125

150

175

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the Kingfish's wife on the 'Amos and Andy Show.' Hint

Buttercup

Opal

Sapphire

Lisa

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the original name of Columbia University? Hint

Columbus Institute

New York University

Manhatten College

Kings College

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following had a mother complex named after him? Hint

Horus

Apollo

Oedipus

Hygeia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is not a general division of history? Hint

Ancient

Medieval

Modern

Baroque

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Question 10 of 10

10. From Shakespeare, name Gertrude's son. Hint

Faust

Hamlet

Marc

Julius

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the USA, the wood from what tree is most often used for smoking meats and curing hams?

Answer: Hickory

The hickory belongs to the walnut family. They are also valued for their tough hard wood.

2. Which amendment abolished slavery?

Answer: 13th

It was passed by both houses in the early part of 1865 and formally proclaimed in December of 1865.

3. In 'Goodbye Mr. Chips' what is the occupation of the title character?

Answer: Schoolmaster

Robert Donat won an Oscar for playing that role.

4. Where was 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' set?

Answer: Fernwood

This was a late night soap opera from 1976-1977 produced by Norman Lear.

5. Donald Duck has starred in over how many animated shorts?

Answer: 150

According to a Disney article. He was also banned in one country because he didn't wear pants.

6. Name the Kingfish's wife on the 'Amos and Andy Show.'

Answer: Sapphire

Between 1929 and 1931 the nation stopped dead in it's tracks and tuned in nightly to this 15 minute broadcast.

7. What was the original name of Columbia University?

Answer: Kings College

Founded in 1754 it became Columbia University in 1912.

8. Which of the following had a mother complex named after him?

Answer: Oedipus

Oedipus complex is a son's largely unconscious sexual attraction toward his mother along with a jealousy towards his father.

9. Which is not a general division of history?

Answer: Baroque

10. From Shakespeare, name Gertrude's son.

Answer: Hamlet

'Hamlet' was probably Shakespeare's most famous play.

Source: Author steiny1

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