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Random Information Trivia Quiz

This is just some random information that I have learned in my life. It will probably be easy, but I hope you enjoy!

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

Author
jediknut

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,406

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's book "The Scarlet Letter", which character is a symbol of the scarlet letter? Hint

Arthur Dimmesdale

Roger Chillingworth

Hester Prynne

Pearl Prynne

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2003-2004 season, the National Hockey League team the Vancouver Canucks had the logo of an orca breaking out of the letter "c". Their first logo was a hockey stick laying on its side. Which piece of hockey equipment did they use as a logo in between? Hint

a puck

a glove

a skate

a net

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Bible, which chapter of 1 Corinthians is sometimes referred to as the "love" chapter? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which Canadian province is the town of Osoyoos located? Hint

British Columbia

Newfoundland

Alberta

Manitoba

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Britain defeat the Spanish Armada? Hint

1562

1594

1589

1588

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Question 6 of 10

6. For which famous hockey player is an Canadian donut chain named? Hint

Crispy Creme

Gordie Howe

Tim Horton

Wayne Gretzky

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Question 7 of 10

7. Science: In a quantum number, what does the fourth number represent? Hint

the electron's spin

which subshell the electron is in

which shell the electron is in

which orbital the electron is in

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which science fiction and fantasy writer wrote the books "Heir Apparent", "Dragon's Bait", "User Unfriendly", and "Companions of the Night"? Hint

J.P. MacGregpr

Roy MacGregor

Vivian Vande Velde

Bill Myers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What missionary is known as the "Father of American Missions"? Hint

Samuel Adams

Lott Carey

Adoniram Judson

David Livingston

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bill C-212 made hockey Canada's national winter sport. What sport did it declare as Canada's national summer sport? Hint

Lacrosse

Beach Volleyball

Baseball

Tennis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's book "The Scarlet Letter", which character is a symbol of the scarlet letter?

Answer: Pearl Prynne

Pearl was the daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale. Dimmesdale was the town's minister and he hid his connection to Pearl until the end of the novel. Chillingworth was Hester's former husband and tried to make Dimmesdale confess his adultery with Hester.

Answer: a skate

This was their orange, yellow and black logo. It can be difficult to see the skate design.

3. In the Bible, which chapter of 1 Corinthians is sometimes referred to as the "love" chapter?

Answer: 13

This is the chapter in which Paul (the writer of the book) writes the somewhat famous verses that begin with "Love is patient, love is kind..."

4. In which Canadian province is the town of Osoyoos located?

Answer: British Columbia

Osoyoos is one of many towns in the Okanagan valley in beautiful British Columbia.

5. In what year did Britain defeat the Spanish Armada?

Answer: 1588

A large portion of the armada was actually destroyed by a violent storm.

6. For which famous hockey player is an Canadian donut chain named?

Answer: Tim Horton

Tim Hortons also serves hot soup, sandwiches, etc. and supports minor hockey across the Canada.

7. Science: In a quantum number, what does the fourth number represent?

Answer: the electron's spin

Two electrons can not have the same four quantum numbers. The first three may be the same, but if they are the fourth must be different.

8. Which science fiction and fantasy writer wrote the books "Heir Apparent", "Dragon's Bait", "User Unfriendly", and "Companions of the Night"?

Answer: Vivian Vande Velde

Roy MacGregor writes an entertaining children's series about hockey called "The Screech Owls". Bill Myers has written several children's series's, including "Bloodhounds, Inc." and "McGee and Me". I made J.P. McGregor up.

9. What missionary is known as the "Father of American Missions"?

Answer: Adoniram Judson

Foreign missions grew tremendously for America in the early 1800's and Adoniram Judson and Lott Carey were just a few of the men who took up this profession. Many do not know that Livingston was also a missionary as well as an explorer.

10. Bill C-212 made hockey Canada's national winter sport. What sport did it declare as Canada's national summer sport?

Answer: Lacrosse

Both sports are somewhat similar. The bill was originally going to make hockey Canada's only national sport, but lacrosse supporters managed to get that changed.

Source: Author jediknut

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