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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.

Author
justawful

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,808

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
3950

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who presided over the mass suicide of over 900 people in Guyana in 1978? Hint

Pol Pot

Azib Ally Haniff

Idi Amin

Jim Jones

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Question 2 of 25

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

Warsaw

Barbie Dolls

The Supreme Court

Chappaquiddick

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Question 3 of 25

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

Answer: (A number)

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Question 4 of 25

4. 'Kramer' actor Michael Richards got his start in show business as a regular on what show? Hint

'The Gong Show'

'Saturday Night Live'

'Fridays'

'Second City'

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Question 5 of 25

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

Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado

Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico

New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah

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Question 6 of 25

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

Jack Anderson

Alexander Butterfield

Bebe Rebozo

Charles Colson

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Question 7 of 25

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

Popeye

Boo Boo

Woodstock

Quick Draw McGraw

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Question 8 of 25

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

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Question 9 of 25

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

Cuba

Mexico

Puerto Rico

Venezuela

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Question 10 of 25

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

Neil Diamond

Don McLean

Kris Kristofferson

Bob Dylan

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Question 11 of 25

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

Bruce Jenner

John Landy

Roger Bannister

Jim Ryun

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Question 12 of 25

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)

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Question 13 of 25

13. What actor's son was killed as a Vietnam War photographer? Hint

Yul Brynner

John Wayne

Errol Flynn

John Barrymore

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Question 14 of 25

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)

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Question 15 of 25

15. Before he was Nixon's Vice President, what state was Spiro Agnew governor of? Hint

Maine

Michigan

Massachusetts

Maryland

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Question 16 of 25

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

San Sebastion

St. Eligius

St. Emery

St. Augustine

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Question 17 of 25

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

Ben Franklin

Alexander Hamilton

Aaron Burr

John Hancock

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Question 18 of 25

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

Arizona

Utah

Oklahoma

North Dakota

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Question 19 of 25

19. What is a 'Shillelagh'? Hint

A chess move

A stick

A dog

A form of money

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Question 20 of 25

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

None

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Question 21 of 25

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

Bowie Kuhn

Fay Vincent

Bart Giamatti

Bud Selig

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Question 22 of 25

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

Craps

Blackjack

Roulette

Caribbean Stud

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Question 23 of 25

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

Actors

Politicians

Thieves

Angels

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Question 24 of 25

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

Swords

Chessboards

Pharmaceuticals

Cymbals

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Question 25 of 25

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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