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A truly eclectic 'Useless Trivia' quiz. Covering- Geography, History, Movies, Sport and Animals. I hope you will find it enjoyable and challenging.

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

Author
Lonederanger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,014

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3113

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Fiona112233 (7/10), Guest 170 (3/10), Guest 73 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Apart from Nelson, which other English Admiral was involved in the Battle of Trafalgar? Hint

Southy.

Collingwood.

Parker.

Hardy.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Off the coast of which country, would you find the Balearic Islands? Hint

Norway.

Chile.

Canada.

Spain.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which South African Prime Minister contributed to the Charter of the League of Nations? Hint

Louis Botha.

Paul Kruger.

Jan Smuts.

Hendik Verwoed.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is another name for a "Chinese Gooseberry"? Hint

Potato.

Beijing Cherry.

Kiwi Fruit.

Lichi.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where would one find the town of "Trincomalee"? Hint

Sri Lanka.

Solomon Islands.

Trinidad & Tobago.

Malaysia.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where would one find a "Xerophyte"? Hint

In "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy".

At the bottom of your garden.

In an office.

In a desert.

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Question 7 of 10

7. I am looking down into the "Colca Canyon". It is reputedly deeper than the "Grand Canyon". In which South American country am I? Hint

Brazil.

Peru.

Ecuador.

Bolivia.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the Disney animated version of "Pinocchio", what was the name of the fox who led the naive puppet astray? Hint

J. Worthington Foulfellow.

Reynard.

Stromboli.

Slick.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which sport would you encounter a "Chukker/Chukka"? Hint

Cricket.

Baseball.

Lacrosse.

Polo.

10. Which bird has a wingspan so large, that it is has great difficulty in taking flight from level ground,without the aid of a fairly strong wind to help it, thus resorting to the use of cliffs, where it nests, and the attendent thermals to get itself into the air? Hint

Albatross.

Bald Eagle.

Great Auk.

Andean Condor.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Apart from Nelson, which other English Admiral was involved in the Battle of Trafalgar?

Answer: Collingwood.

He took command of the fleet when Nelson was shot and finished off the battle. He was also in the Naval brigade, which saw service at the Battle of Bunker Hill and he is buried near Nelson in St.Paul's Cathedral.

2. Off the coast of which country, would you find the Balearic Islands?

Answer: Spain.

Ibiza, Mallorca and Minorca, are in the Mediterranean Sea, off the East coast of Spain and are all Spanish possessions.

3. Which South African Prime Minister contributed to the Charter of the League of Nations?

Answer: Jan Smuts.

To his contemporaries, his publication in 1918, of "The League of Nations: a Practical Suggestion", provided a new vision of the real nature of an effective League of Nations and influenced their wording of the Charter.

4. What is another name for a "Chinese Gooseberry"?

Answer: Kiwi Fruit.

It pays to know what you are eating.

5. Where would one find the town of "Trincomalee"?

Answer: Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka in a major tea exporter and a popular brand name is taken from the name of the town, "Trinco".

6. Where would one find a "Xerophyte"?

Answer: In a desert.

Xerophyte, also Xerophile: A plant able to grow in very dry conditions. e.g. in a desert.

7. I am looking down into the "Colca Canyon". It is reputedly deeper than the "Grand Canyon". In which South American country am I?

Answer: Peru.

While the Grand Canyon is approximately 1600 meters deep, the Colca Canyon is closer to 2000 meters. However, what the Grand Canyon lacks in depth, is more than offset by the beauty of its panorama and colours.

8. In the Disney animated version of "Pinocchio", what was the name of the fox who led the naive puppet astray?

Answer: J. Worthington Foulfellow.

Aren't childhood memories just the best.

9. In which sport would you encounter a "Chukker/Chukka"?

Answer: Polo.

Because of the pace of the game and the strain on the horses, chukkas are restricted to 7.5 minutes each. Six chukkas, are usual in a full match.

Answer: Andean Condor.

The Andean Condor has a wingspan of 3.5 meters or more. The Californian Condor is slightly smaller. Although the albatross also has a big wingspan, its body is smaller and lighter allowing it to take off,(with difficulty),from flat surfaces(water and land). So being big isn't always an advantage.

Source: Author Lonederanger

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