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Random Bits Of Trivia Vol. 8 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of a wide range of topics in the eighth volume of the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by a1successforce. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
a1successforce

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,555

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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889

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the Bandit's (played by Burt Reynolds) real name in the movie "Smokey and the Bandit"? Hint

Bo Darville

Wally Jenkins

Dale West

Jackson Bennet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which singing cowboy was born Leonard Slye? Hint

Roy Rogers

Eddie Dean

Gene Autry

Tex Ritter

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Question 3 of 10

3. What country is home to Sunderban National Park?
Hint

India

Mozambique

Argentina

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who provides the theme song for the animated series "King of the Hill"? Hint

The Rembrandts

The Residents

The Replacements

The Refreshments

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which inventor was nicknamed "The Wizard of Waukesha"? Hint

Leo Fender

Laurens Hammond

Robert Moog

Les Paul

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of the following songs was NOT written by Bob Dylan? Hint

Mr. Tambourine Man

Catch The Wind

The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)

I Shall Be Released

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Question 7 of 10

7. Espiritu Santo is the largest island of this Pacific nation. Hint

Tonga

Samoa

Vanuatu

Palau

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which word is an example of onomatopoeia? Hint

wow

buzz

bittersweet

radar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following statements is generally true about mammals? Hint

Mammals are cold-blooded

Mammals have hair

Mammals do not have diaphragms

Mammals lack sweat glands

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which prolific writer was the first to have 1,000 quizzes online here at FunTrivia?

Answer: (one word with 4 Zs, a J and 2 Ks)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the Bandit's (played by Burt Reynolds) real name in the movie "Smokey and the Bandit"?

Answer: Bo Darville

1977's "Smokey and the Bandit" is probably the definitive car chase movie of the 1970s. While it's not real thick on plot, it does have a carefree attitude, and you can tell the actors had fun making it.

2. Which singing cowboy was born Leonard Slye?

Answer: Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers was born Leonard Slye. Rogers started out as a singer, but also had bit parts in some westerns after moving to California. His big break came when Gene Autry was in a contract dispute. Roy Rogers was selected for a starring role and he went on to stardom from there.

3. What country is home to Sunderban National Park?

Answer: India

India's Sunderban National Park is comprised chiefly of mangrove forest in the world's largest river delta. There is a rich diversity of wildlife including tigers, crocodiles, pangolins, many birds, and other fauna and flora.

4. Who provides the theme song for the animated series "King of the Hill"?

Answer: The Refreshments

The Refreshments perform the "King Of The Hill" theme. There is a three-and-a-half minute version of the song on the "King of the Hill Original Television Soundtrack".

5. Which inventor was nicknamed "The Wizard of Waukesha"?

Answer: Les Paul

Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Les Paul has had a significant role in developing and/or inventing such musical innovations as reverb, the electric guitar, and multi-track recording.

6. Which one of the following songs was NOT written by Bob Dylan?

Answer: Catch The Wind

Bob Dylan has written many songs which have been covered more successfully by other performers. Donovan, who was compared to Dylan early in his career, wrote and recorded "Catch The Wind".

7. Espiritu Santo is the largest island of this Pacific nation.

Answer: Vanuatu

Before independence was established in 1980, Vanuatu was known as the New Hebrides.

8. Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

Answer: buzz

Onomatopoeia is a word that derives its meaning from the natural sound of the word it represents. When a bee flies by, for example, it makes a buzz-like sound. Crash, ah choo, crackle, plop, boom, and bang are also words that are classified as onomatopoeia.

9. Which of the following statements is generally true about mammals?

Answer: Mammals have hair

Almost all mammals have hair, are warm-blooded, have diaphragms, and have sweat glands.

10. Which prolific writer was the first to have 1,000 quizzes online here at FunTrivia?

Answer: thejazzkickazz

Way to go, Jazz!

Source: Author a1successforce

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