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Stagecoach Quiz


This quiz has nothing to do with stagecoaches, or any kind of coaches, for that matter. Why it's called Stagecoach Quiz is a riddle- see if you can figure it out!

A multiple-choice quiz by bullymom. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bullymom
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
71,762
Updated
Mar 09 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
738
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first performance of this Russian composer's 'The Rite of Spring' in 1913 caused an uproar in the audience due to the unconventional choreography. Who was he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these treaties was signed in 1559 between Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the 100-eyed giant in Greek myth? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the second American in space? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is defined as the science of designing machines, products, and systems to maximize the safety, comfort and efficiency of the people who use them? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which animal is most closely related to humans? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of Canada's provinces stretches the furthest south? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What tiny European country is completely surrounded by France and Spain? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What movie is famous for its five-note musical tone and image of the Devil's Tower monolith in Wyoming? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In Egyptian mythology, who was the goddess of the sky and Queen of Heaven? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first performance of this Russian composer's 'The Rite of Spring' in 1913 caused an uproar in the audience due to the unconventional choreography. Who was he?

Answer: Stravinsky

The audience carried on so loudly that the dancers were unable to hear the orchestra.
2. Which of these treaties was signed in 1559 between Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain?

Answer: Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis

This treaty ended the Italian Wars, a series of wars fought for over 100 years between France and Spain over territory.
3. Who was the 100-eyed giant in Greek myth?

Answer: Argus

Argus was assigned to guard Io, Zeus' mistress, by Hera, Zeus' jealous wife, after Zeus had changed her into a cow to hide her from Hera. Argus was also the name of Odysseus' dog in 'The Odyssey'.
4. Who was the second American in space?

Answer: Gus Grissom

The first American in space was Alan Shephard, in May, 1961.
5. What is defined as the science of designing machines, products, and systems to maximize the safety, comfort and efficiency of the people who use them?

Answer: Ergonomics

Ergonomics, also called human engineering or human factors engineering, is used increasingly often as employers seek to maximize their workers' potential and minimize accidents and inefficiency.
6. Which animal is most closely related to humans?

Answer: Chimpanzee

There are two species of chimpanzee: common and bonobo (pygmy). Chimps can use and make tools, communicate, and solve problems. They differ from humans by only one percent of their genetic material.
7. Which of Canada's provinces stretches the furthest south?

Answer: Ontario

Ontario is the southernmost of the ten provinces, as well as the most populous.
8. What tiny European country is completely surrounded by France and Spain?

Answer: Andorra

Andorra, in the Pyrenees Mountains, is only 181 square miles.
9. What movie is famous for its five-note musical tone and image of the Devil's Tower monolith in Wyoming?

Answer: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

This 1977 film was directed by Steven Spielberg.
10. In Egyptian mythology, who was the goddess of the sky and Queen of Heaven?

Answer: Hathor

Daughter of the sun god Ra and wife of the sky god Horus, she was also the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty. In case you haven't figured it out, the first letter of each of the correct answers spell {STAGECOACH.;)}
Source: Author bullymom

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