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As the name suggests...this is a selection of questions drawn from a chaotic mix. Please derive enthalpy from my entropy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,320

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1121

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Question 1 of 10

1. A Scottish blacksmith named Kirkpatrick MacMillan invented an object in 1839 using, in part, a 'hobby horse', that revolutionized travel for human beings. What was this innovative form of transport? Hint

motorcycle

rickshaw

bicycle

horse-drawn car

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the Ottoman domination of Egypt, by what title was the governor known in the land of the Pharoahs? Hint

Viceroy

Imam

Aga Khan

Khedive

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1895, which actor became the first knighted thespian in Britain? Hint

Coleman

Lang

Tapies

Irving

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the Argentine stock exchange called? Hint

Bovespa

Cortes

Bourses

Merval

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the Irish-born architect who, among other notable works, designed the White House in Washington D. C. Hint

Hoban

Malone

O' Toole

Malloy

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Question 6 of 10

6. What iconic 19th century American author once wrote under the pseudonym 'Diedrich Knickerbocker'? Hint

Nat Hawthorne

Herman Melville

Washington Irving

Mark Twain

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Question 7 of 10

7. Haematite is the most important ore of what metallic element? Hint

Lead

Antimony

Silver

Iron

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kwashiorkor is a child's disease that results from a deficiency in which required nutrient(s)? Hint

vitamin B12

water

iron and magnesium

proteins

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which composer is perhaps best known for the 'Saber Dance' in his opera Gayne? Hint

Kodaly

Khachaturian

Milhaud

Bruckner

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Question 10 of 10

10. What small town in France was the birthplace of Emile Zola, Paul Cezanne and Darius Milhaud? Hint

Aix-en-Provence

Arles

Chalons-sur-Marne

Toulon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: bicycle

If only more folks would permit themselves to ride a bicycle...we wouldn't need so many SUVs!

2. During the Ottoman domination of Egypt, by what title was the governor known in the land of the Pharoahs?

Answer: Khedive

3. In 1895, which actor became the first knighted thespian in Britain?

Answer: Irving

Henry Irving, stage name of John Brodribb, often worked in the Lyceum Theater in London on productions of Shakespeare's plays.

4. What is the Argentine stock exchange called?

Answer: Merval

I imagine that the Merval is in a bit of termoil at the moment thanks to the current financial crisis in Argentina.

5. Name the Irish-born architect who, among other notable works, designed the White House in Washington D. C.

Answer: Hoban

James Hoban also worked on other Washington buildings such as the Capitol. He died in 1831 after a distinguished career.

6. What iconic 19th century American author once wrote under the pseudonym 'Diedrich Knickerbocker'?

Answer: Washington Irving

Irving wrote his 'History of New York' in 1809 under this pseudonym...posing as a Dutchman.

7. Haematite is the most important ore of what metallic element?

Answer: Iron

Haematite has the chemical formula Fe2O3...aka iron oxide. It appears in either the form of 'kidney ore' (so named for its red kidney shape) or 'specular iron ore' which appears as black or gray crystals.

8. Kwashiorkor is a child's disease that results from a deficiency in which required nutrient(s)?

Answer: proteins

Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition and results from lack of essential amino acids which are derived from proteins.

9. Which composer is perhaps best known for the 'Saber Dance' in his opera Gayne?

Answer: Khachaturian

Full name: Aram Ilich Khachaturian. It's a very catchy tune...I wish I could hum it for you!

10. What small town in France was the birthplace of Emile Zola, Paul Cezanne and Darius Milhaud?

Answer: Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is a lovely town in the south of France near Marseille. Cezanne and Zola were childhood friends!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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