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Quiz about Numbers Who or What Was or Is

Numbers: Who or What Was or Is ? Quiz

Just a quick, interesting number quiz to see how much you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by jinnyjoe21. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jinnyjoe21

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,823

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2074

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the third president of the United States of America? Hint

John Tyler

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which area of New York is 42nd street located? Hint

Queens

Brooklyn

The Bronx

Manhattan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who sang the song "You're my first, my last, my everything"? Hint

Barry White

Jackie Wilson

Lionel Richie

Luther Vandross

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Question 4 of 10

4. The film "The Sixth Sense" is known for what famous line? Hint

I see dead people.

I see so many colours of the rainbow.

I see trees of green.

I see the pale moon rising.

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Question 5 of 10

5. February 2013 is the beginning of the Chinese New Year of which animal? Hint

Rooster

Goat

Snake

Monkey

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many courtrooms are located in the Criminal Courts of Justice Building in Dublin, Ireland? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many steps were there from the ground to the summit of the Eiffel Tower when it was built? Hint

1710

3003

1296

636

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Arthur Conan Doyle's books, what number did Sherlock Holmes live in at Baker Street? Hint

221B

10B

121A

225C

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete the name of the film, "2001: A Space ________ " Hint

Journey

Odyssey

Travel Experience

Oddity

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who directed the film "Nine to Five"? Hint

Colin Higgins

Tim Burton

Stephen Spielberg

James Cameron

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the third president of the United States of America?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Born in Virginia in 1743, he served two terms as president from 1801 until 1809. He was succeeded by James Madison.

2. In which area of New York is 42nd street located?

Answer: Manhattan

The Twin Towers, also known as the World Trade Center, were located in Lower Manhattan. They were destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

3. Who sang the song "You're my first, my last, my everything"?

Answer: Barry White

Barry White released this single in 1974. He is known as the Godfather of Soul. He was born Barry Eugene Carter in 1944.

4. The film "The Sixth Sense" is known for what famous line?

Answer: I see dead people.

Haley Joel Osment won at least 16 awards for his portrayal of Cole Sear in this film. The film was released in August 1999, and hit number one at the box office during its first week of release.

5. February 2013 is the beginning of the Chinese New Year of which animal?

Answer: Snake

Spring Festival, as it is known in China, falls on different dates of the Gregorian calendar every year. It also falls on different days of the week.

6. How many courtrooms are located in the Criminal Courts of Justice Building in Dublin, Ireland?

Answer: 22

The Criminal Court Building in Dublin was opened on 16th January 2010. It hears all criminal matters in the Irish Republic.

7. How many steps were there from the ground to the summit of the Eiffel Tower when it was built?

Answer: 1710

It is no longer possible to walk to the top of the tower. You can walk up to the second platform but, should you want to go to the top, you will have to take the lift. Due to renovations over the years, there are now 1665 steps from the ground to the summit.

8. In Arthur Conan Doyle's books, what number did Sherlock Holmes live in at Baker Street?

Answer: 221B

221b Baker Street was created for the Sherlock Holmes Museum, when it opened in 1990 (it is located between 237 and 241 Baker Street). When the Sherlock Holmes books and stories were written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the numbers in Baker street did not go up to 221.

9. Complete the name of the film, "2001: A Space ________ "

Answer: Odyssey

Directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1968, it was adapted from the short story "The Sentinel" written by Arthur C Clarke.

10. Who directed the film "Nine to Five"?

Answer: Colin Higgins

Released in 1980, the film centres around a plot by three women to overthrow their sexist boss. It was later made into a televison series and a Broadway musical.

Source: Author jinnyjoe21

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