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Quiz about Trivial Stuff
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Trivial Stuff Trivia Quiz


Some trivial stuff for the trivia fan. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
justawful
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
66,808
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
3952
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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1. Who presided over the mass suicide of over 900 people in Guyana in 1978? Hint


2. With what would you associate Mary Jo Kopechne? Hint


3. How many billiard balls are on the pool table at the beginning of a game of 'Eight Ball'?

Answer: (A number)
4. 'Kramer' actor Michael Richards got his start in show business as a regular on what show? Hint


5. What four U.S. states are joined at a place known as 'Four Corners'? Hint


6. During the 'Watergate' scandal, which of the following was described as a muckraker? Hint


7. In the Oscar winning movie 'The French Connection', what cartoon character did Gene Hackman share his nickname with? Hint


8. How many 'students' died at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999? Hint


9. The island of Aruba is located nearest which country? Hint


10. The song made famous by Roberta Flack, 'Killing Me Softly', was written about what performer? Hint


11. Who was the first man to run a sub 4 minute mile? Hint


12. In order for a chessboard to be set up correctly, what color square must be in the lower right hand corner, white or black?

Answer: (One Word)
13. What actor's son was killed as a Vietnam War photographer? Hint


14. He only got another day older and deeper in debt, but how many tons of coal did Tennessee Ernie Ford load?

Answer: (One Word)
15. Before he was Nixon's Vice President, what state was Spiro Agnew governor of? Hint


16. In the 80's TV show, what was the real name of the hospital that was called 'St. Elsewhere'? Hint


17. What statesman is credited for laying the groundwork for the formation of the New York Stock Exchange? Hint


18. What was the last state added to the United States before the addition of Alaska and Hawaii? Hint


19. What is a 'Shillelagh'? Hint


20. In the movie 'The Great Escape', how many prisoners actually escaped without being recaptured? Hint


21. What baseball commissioner was responsible for banning Pete Rose from baseball? Hint


22. If you are betting the 'Pass Line', what casino game are you playing? Hint


23. Who were the characters in Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci'? Hint


24. What is the main product of the 'Avedis Zildjian Co.'? Hint


25. According to Abbott and Costello, what is the name of the player on second base?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who presided over the mass suicide of over 900 people in Guyana in 1978?

Answer: Jim Jones

Jones was leader of the People's Temple. He convinced his following to drink cyanide laced kool-aid.
2. With what would you associate Mary Jo Kopechne?

Answer: Chappaquiddick

As a passenger in a car driven by Senator Ted Kennedy, she was drowned after the car drove off a bridge at Chappaquiddick.
3. How many billiard balls are on the pool table at the beginning of a game of 'Eight Ball'?

Answer: 16

There are 15 numbered balls and 1 cue ball.
4. 'Kramer' actor Michael Richards got his start in show business as a regular on what show?

Answer: 'Fridays'

The short-lived variety show ran from 1980 through 1982.
5. What four U.S. states are joined at a place known as 'Four Corners'?

Answer: Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

This remote place is actually part of the Navajo Reservation.
6. During the 'Watergate' scandal, which of the following was described as a muckraker?

Answer: Jack Anderson

Anderson was a longtime political columnist.
7. In the Oscar winning movie 'The French Connection', what cartoon character did Gene Hackman share his nickname with?

Answer: Popeye

His character was Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle.
8. How many 'students' died at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999?

Answer: 14

There were 12 students fatally shot as well as the 2 gunmen. There was also a teacher killed.
9. The island of Aruba is located nearest which country?

Answer: Venezuela

It is 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela, South America.
10. The song made famous by Roberta Flack, 'Killing Me Softly', was written about what performer?

Answer: Don McLean

His performance so inspired one of the songwriters, that she wrote some of the lyrics the next day.
11. Who was the first man to run a sub 4 minute mile?

Answer: Roger Bannister

Once considered impossible, within 2 years of Bannister doing it in 1954, it had been done by 300 other runners.
12. In order for a chessboard to be set up correctly, what color square must be in the lower right hand corner, white or black?

Answer: White

This is the most common mistake made when setting up a chessboard.
13. What actor's son was killed as a Vietnam War photographer?

Answer: Errol Flynn

Sean Flynn was regarded as a very brave and daring photographer.
14. He only got another day older and deeper in debt, but how many tons of coal did Tennessee Ernie Ford load?

Answer: 16

From his famous song '16 Tons'
15. Before he was Nixon's Vice President, what state was Spiro Agnew governor of?

Answer: Maryland

A strong and respected governor, his pattern of corruption eventually caught up with him.
16. In the 80's TV show, what was the real name of the hospital that was called 'St. Elsewhere'?

Answer: St. Eligius

The derisive name was used because it admitted patients not wanted by the more prestigious hospitals.
17. What statesman is credited for laying the groundwork for the formation of the New York Stock Exchange?

Answer: Alexander Hamilton

The first Secretary of the Treasury, the brilliant Hamilton was later killed in a duel with his political opponent, Aaron Burr.
18. What was the last state added to the United States before the addition of Alaska and Hawaii?

Answer: Arizona

New Mexico and Arizona were added as the 47th and 48th states in 1912.
19. What is a 'Shillelagh'?

Answer: A stick

Named after a village in Ireland, it is a short club. Also known as a cudgel.
20. In the movie 'The Great Escape', how many prisoners actually escaped without being recaptured?

Answer: 3

The book and movie were based on actual events during World War 2.
21. What baseball commissioner was responsible for banning Pete Rose from baseball?

Answer: Bart Giamatti

Now deceased, he was the father of actor Paul Giamatti.
22. If you are betting the 'Pass Line', what casino game are you playing?

Answer: Craps

A 7 or 11 on the come out roll wins.
23. Who were the characters in Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci'?

Answer: Actors

The popular Italian libretto.
24. What is the main product of the 'Avedis Zildjian Co.'?

Answer: Cymbals

They have produced cymbals and drumsticks for nearly 4 centuries.
25. According to Abbott and Costello, what is the name of the player on second base?

Answer: What

Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third.
Source: Author justawful

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