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You're in Big Trouble Trivia Quiz

This is my first quiz, all about "big" things. I hope you all enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Liz5050. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Liz5050

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,868

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1530

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which famous bell is housed in the Elizabeth Tower in London, England? Hint

Big Ben

Big Bell

Big Clock

Big Bob

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the title of this American film released in 1998, featuring Jeff Bridges as a character named "Dude"? Hint

Big Trouble in Little China

The Big Lebowski

The Big Kowalski

The Big Easy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What American film starred Tom Hanks in a story about a boy and the fateful wish he makes at a carnival? Hint

Big Dish

Big Wish

Big

Big Fish

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1983, this Scottish band released "In a Big Country". Can you name the band? Hint

Midnight Oil

INXS

Men at Work

Big Country

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Question 5 of 10

5. This is one of my favorite TV shows. In the late 1960s, what hour-long Western featured the characters Heath, Nick, and Jarrod Barkley? Hint

The Big Valley

The Big Gully

The Really Big Ranch

The Big Plateau

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is Big Bend National Park located? Hint

New Mexico

California

Texas

Colorado

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the scientific theory concerning the creation of the universe? Hint

Big Boom

Big Bang

Big Blast

Big Theory

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actor played the popular character "Mr. Big" on the HBO series "Sex and the City"? Hint

Rob Morrow

John Corbett

Barry Corbin

Chris Noth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country western duo's signature song is "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)"? Hint

Big and Rich

Big and Bad

Brooks and Dunn

Big Country

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the given name of the Big Bopper, who died in a plane crash with rock stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959? Hint

Jiles Perry Richardson

Ronnie Van Zant

Jerry Lee Lewis

James Dean

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which famous bell is housed in the Elizabeth Tower in London, England?

Answer: Big Ben

Big Ben also refers to the clock in the same tower. The bell weighs 3.5 tons.

2. What is the title of this American film released in 1998, featuring Jeff Bridges as a character named "Dude"?

Answer: The Big Lebowski

"The Big Lebowski" was written by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. The film also stars Ben Gazzara and Julianne Moore.

3. What American film starred Tom Hanks in a story about a boy and the fateful wish he makes at a carnival?

Answer: Big

Penny Marshall directed the film "Big" (1988). This film was nominated for two Oscars, but did not win either.

4. In 1983, this Scottish band released "In a Big Country". Can you name the band?

Answer: Big Country

The song is from Big Country's album "The Crossing". This song was the group's first top 40 hit in the USA.

5. This is one of my favorite TV shows. In the late 1960s, what hour-long Western featured the characters Heath, Nick, and Jarrod Barkley?

Answer: The Big Valley

Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Long, Linda Evans, and Lee Majors starred in "The Big Valley". In the first season there was a fourth brother, Eugene. He was eventually written off the show, under the pretext of attending college.

6. Where is Big Bend National Park located?

Answer: Texas

Big Bend National Park opened on June 12, 1944. It is named after a bend in the Rio Grande River.

7. What is the name of the scientific theory concerning the creation of the universe?

Answer: Big Bang

Of course, many religions argue this theory. However, among the scientific community the "Big Bang" is the most popular theory of the universe's creation.

8. Which actor played the popular character "Mr. Big" on the HBO series "Sex and the City"?

Answer: Chris Noth

The other actors all appeared on "Northern Exposure". John Corbett did have a brief role on "Sex and the City" as one of Carrie's love interests.

9. Which country western duo's signature song is "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)"?

Answer: Big and Rich

This song is from their first album "Horse of a Different Color". Big and Rich are actually Big Kenny and John Rich, and the duo began in Nashville, Tennessee.

10. What was the given name of the Big Bopper, who died in a plane crash with rock stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959?

Answer: Jiles Perry Richardson

The plane crash was known as "the day the music died". The Big Bopper was only 29 when he died.

Source: Author Liz5050

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