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Trivial Stuff 2 Trivia Quiz

Here are some more trivial questions for you to ponder. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by betben. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
betben

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,533

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
912

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the classic comedy skit performed by Abbot and Costello, "Who's on first?", name the right fielder.
Hint

Where

No one since it wasn't mentioned in the skit

How

Tomorrow

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many road movies did Bob Hope and Bing Crosby star in together?
Hint

Five

Three

Ten

Seven

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Steamboat Willie" was the first cartoon shown in US theaters.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the most popular name for popes?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Greek mythology who is Nike?
Hint

The god of speed

The god of running

The goddess of feet

The goddess of victory

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Question 6 of 10

6. What jockey has won the Triple Crown twice?
Hint

Willie Shoemaker

Eddie Arcaro

Steve Cauthen

Angel Cordero

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many brothers are there In Dostoyevsky's 1880 novel The Brothers Karamazov?

Hint

Two

Three

Four

Five

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Question 8 of 10

8. Are there any bones in the body that don't connect with other bones?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what state was the first drive-in movie?
Hint

New York

New Jersey

California

Kansas

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was the first chewing gum introduced?
Hint

1888

1871

1900

1853

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the classic comedy skit performed by Abbot and Costello, "Who's on first?", name the right fielder.

Answer: No one since it wasn't mentioned in the skit

Whos on first -Whats on second-I don't know is on third-I don't care is the shortstop-Today is the catcher-Tomorrow is the pitcher-Why is the left fielder-Because is the center fielder

2. How many road movies did Bob Hope and Bing Crosby star in together?

Answer: Seven

They started with "The Road to Singapore" in 1940 and finished with "The Road to Hong Kong" in 1962.

3. "Steamboat Willie" was the first cartoon shown in US theaters.

Answer: False

The 1909 cartoon "Gertie the Dinosaur" became the first cartoon to be shown in movie houses along with a regular feature movie.

4. What is the most popular name for popes?

Answer: John

There have been 23 Johns (and 2 John Pauls), 16 Gregorys, 15 Benedicts and 14 Clements.

5. In Greek mythology who is Nike?

Answer: The goddess of victory

Nike was the daughter of the giant Pallas and the river Styx. In Roman mythology she is known as Victoria.

6. What jockey has won the Triple Crown twice?

Answer: Eddie Arcaro

Eddie Arcaro won it in 1941 aboard Whirlaway and then again in 1948 with Citation.

7. How many brothers are there In Dostoyevsky's 1880 novel The Brothers Karamazov?

Answer: Four

Dmitri, Ivan, Alyosha and Smerdyakov. Dmitri is the son accused of kiling his father.

8. Are there any bones in the body that don't connect with other bones?

Answer: Yes

The hyoid bone resides by itself in the throat. It supports the tongue and its muscles.

9. In what state was the first drive-in movie?

Answer: New Jersey

A 10 acre site in Camden, NJ was opened on June 6, 1933. The screen measured 40 by 30 feet and there was room for 400 cars.

10. In what year was the first chewing gum introduced?

Answer: 1871

The flavorless Adams New York Chewing Gum was developed by Thomas Adams. Flavored gum follwed in 1875 and bubble gum was introduced in 1885.

Source: Author betben

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