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A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1600

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which sports broadcaster was roommates with Burt Reynolds in college? Hint

Al Michaels

Lee Corso

Howie Long

Chris Berman

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Question 2 of 10

2. IF one was to travel from the "Far East" to the "Old West", you would have to go east, not west (for the quickest route anyway).

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2005, a wide receiver from the NFL made a team change from Pittsburgh to New York. He had an unusual first name. What was it? Hint

Keyshawn

Anquan

Cleeteus

Plaxico

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the capital of Czechoslovakia? Hint

Ceskoslovensko

Belgrade

Bratislava

Prague

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ian MacKaye was the founder of which of the following bands? Hint

Alice in Chains

Fugazi

The Misfits

Soundgarden

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is Wake Forest University located? Hint

North Carolina

Texas

Florida

New York

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the boat in Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick"? Hint

The Queequeg

The Pequod

The Ahab

The Ishmael

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played C.J. Cregg on the television show, "The West Wing"? Hint

Stockard Channing

Janel Moloney

Lily Tomlin

Allison Janney

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was NOT one of the ten most popular girl baby names in the USA in 2004? Hint

Mia

Isabella

Olivia

Abigail

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the main character from the "Tomb Raider" video game series? Hint

Lara Croft

Mario

Bloodrayne

Jessica Rabbit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which sports broadcaster was roommates with Burt Reynolds in college?

Answer: Lee Corso

Corso played college football with Burt Reynolds at Florida State University. He also received four varsity letters in both football and baseball at Florida State and is a member of the FSU Hall of Fame. Lee Corso began broadcasting on ESPN in 1987.

2. IF one was to travel from the "Far East" to the "Old West", you would have to go east, not west (for the quickest route anyway).

Answer: True

China and the other countries in the "Far East" are actually east of the western United States. You would travel east in the Pacific Ocean to get from China to California.

3. In 2005, a wide receiver from the NFL made a team change from Pittsburgh to New York. He had an unusual first name. What was it?

Answer: Plaxico

Plaxico Burress played his first five years for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2005 he signed a multi-million dollar deal with the New York Giants.

4. What was the capital of Czechoslovakia?

Answer: Prague

Prague was the capital of Czechoslovakia from the country's formation in 1918 until its dissolution in 1993.

5. Ian MacKaye was the founder of which of the following bands?

Answer: Fugazi

Ian MacKaye was also involved in Minor Threat and The Evens.

6. Where is Wake Forest University located?

Answer: North Carolina

Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest University is well known for its basketball program.

7. What was the name of the boat in Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick"?

Answer: The Pequod

The boat was the Pequod. It was a whaling vessel. Queequeg was a harpooner, Ahab was the captain and Ishmael was the narrator.

8. Who played C.J. Cregg on the television show, "The West Wing"?

Answer: Allison Janney

Allison Janney played C.J. Cregg who was the press secretary and later chief of staff for President Bartlet. C.J. stands for Claudia Jean. Stockard Channing played Abigail Bartlet, Lily Tomlin played Deborah Fiderer and Janel Moloney played Donna Moss.

9. Which of the following was NOT one of the ten most popular girl baby names in the USA in 2004?

Answer: Mia

Mia was number 41. Olivia was number six, Isabella was number 7 and Abigail was number 10.

10. What is the name of the main character from the "Tomb Raider" video game series?

Answer: Lara Croft

Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft in the "Tomb Raider" movie, "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).

Source: Author Sarah606

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