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May 1st (Mainly American) Trivia Quiz

This is my dad's birthday. Let's see what else has happened this day. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,010

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
497

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many people died in the Winter Quarters Mine disaster, which took place on May 1, 1900? Hint

100

200

300

400

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whom did Farah Fath, born May 1, 1984, play in "Days of our Lives"? Hint

Bonnie Lockhart

Anna Fredericks

Nicole Walker

Mimi Lockhart

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tim McGraw was born on May 1, 1967.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Disney-MGM Studios opened at Walt Disney World Resort on May 1st of what year? Hint

1979

1989

1999

1969

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Ariel Gade, born May 1, 1997, play in the 2007 movie "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem"? Hint

Jesse

none of these

Kelly

Molly

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these holidays is celebrated in Hawaii on May 1st? Hint

Flower Day

Surfing Day

Dancing Day

Lei Day

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the 3rd President of Sri Lanka who died on May 1, 1993? Hint

Janatha Peramuna

Junius Jayawardene

Ranasinghe Premadasa

Dingiri Wijetunga

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these "The Smashing Pumpkins" members was born on May 1, 1968? Hint

D'Arcy Wretzky

Jimmy Chamberlin

Billy Corgan

Ginger Reyes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these operas, written by Wolfgang Mozart, premiered on May 1, 1786? Hint

Idomeneo

The Magic Flute

The Marriage of Figaro

Ascanio in Alba

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these did Paul Teutul, Sr., born May 1, 1949, found? Hint

Orange County Choppers

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Buell Motorcycle Company

All of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many people died in the Winter Quarters Mine disaster, which took place on May 1, 1900?

Answer: 200

It took place near Scofield, Utah. An explosion caused disaster. It happened at 10:28 A.M.

2. Whom did Farah Fath, born May 1, 1984, play in "Days of our Lives"?

Answer: Mimi Lockhart

Farah Fath was in the show from 1999 to 2007. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky. "Days of our Lives" is an American soap opera.

3. Tim McGraw was born on May 1, 1967.

Answer: True

Tim McGraw was born in Delhi, Louisiana. He is a country singer. He has also been in some movies.

4. Disney-MGM Studios opened at Walt Disney World Resort on May 1st of what year?

Answer: 1989

Disney-MGM Studios is a theme park. It is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It covers an area of 135 acres.

5. Who did Ariel Gade, born May 1, 1997, play in the 2007 movie "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem"?

Answer: Molly

Ariel Gade was born in San Jose, California. She is an actress. "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" is the sequel to "Alien vs. Predator"(2004).

6. Which of these holidays is celebrated in Hawaii on May 1st?

Answer: Lei Day

Lei Day is dedicated to Don Blanding who said "May Day is Lei Day". It started in 1928. People wear leis on Lei Day. A lei is a necklace of flowers.

7. What was the name of the 3rd President of Sri Lanka who died on May 1, 1993?

Answer: Ranasinghe Premadasa

Ranasinghe Premadasa was born on June 23, 1924 in Colombo, Ceylon. He was assassinated in Colombo, Sri Lanka at the age of 69. He was President of Sri Lanka from January 2, 1989 to May 1, 1993.

8. Which of these "The Smashing Pumpkins" members was born on May 1, 1968?

Answer: D'Arcy Wretzky

D'Arcy Wretzky was born in South Haven, Michigan. She was the bass player in the band "The Smashing Pumpkins".

9. Which of these operas, written by Wolfgang Mozart, premiered on May 1, 1786?

Answer: The Marriage of Figaro

"The Marriage of Figaro" premiered Vienna, Austria. It is also known as "The Day of Madness". Mozart was born on January 27, 1756.

10. Which of these did Paul Teutul, Sr., born May 1, 1949, found?

Answer: Orange County Choppers

Paul Teutul, Sr., was born in Yonkers, New York. Orange County Choppers has a T.V. show called "American Chopper". "American Chopper" premiered in 2003.

Source: Author zebra101

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