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Nice Work, If You Can Get It! Trivia Quiz

Some people have all the luck! They have a job that seems a whole lot more interesting than my boring job! Take this quiz and see if you agree!

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

Author
Giniw

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,487

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
825

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Question 1 of 10

1. A Dutch artist named Theo Jansen makes giant moving sculptures out of PVC. These large "creatures" are able to move on their own, powered only by the wind. He calls them a fusion of art and engineering. They hang about on the beach, moving as the wind allows. What are they called?

Hint

Wookiee

Strandbeest

Tribble

Mothman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sebastian Smith, a college student in the UK got a summer job testing what product, in use at resorts around the world?
Hint

Water slides

Coffee makers

Showers

Hair dryers

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you can "farm 200 gold an hour and hit level 80 in under 2 weeks" you might be qualified for a job testing what? Hint

Dance Fever video game

Frogger video game

World of Warcraft video game

Monopoly board game

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ben Southall was paid more than $100,000 to be caretaker of a tropical island for 6 months.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the job title of the expert on penguins at the Zoological Society of London (among other places)? Hint

Penguinarian

Penguinologist

Penguin Chief

Penguin Boss

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Question 6 of 10

6. Marcel Massin is a personal Ferrari shopper. His job is to search out and buy multimillion dollar Ferraris for clients. What is the most spent (in US dollars) on any one Ferrari by 2013?

Hint

$1.2 million

$5 million

$52 million

$12 million

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sally McKinnon is a chocolate expert. Her title is actually Product Development Manager, and she's paid to taste chocolate every workday. Is eating chocolate every work day healthy?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Andrew Smith has a job travelling Sydney and New South Wales as a "social media commentator and professional party-goer." He reviews major parties and VIP events and helps promote food festivals, lifestyle, sports, cultural, entertainment and arts events across the area. What is his title? Hint

Partyologist

Chief Funster

Entertainment Manager

Coordinator of Fun

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Question 9 of 10

9. A man named Jaime Rascone, a part-time male model, has landed the job of quality control agent, "interviewing" candidates for what kind of establishment, run by Madam Fiorella in Santiago, Chile? Hint

Nunnery

Brothel

Art Gallery

Photography Studio

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2009 during an art show at The New Museum of Contemporary Art (New York), women were paid to sleep as part of a "living art" exhibition.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Strandbeest

Strandbeest comes from the Dutch words for beach (strand) and beast (beest.) Jansen is workig towards the day when he can put a herd of these wind creatures on a beach where they can "live out their lives" on their own. How cool a job is that? Check it out here: http://www.gizmag.com/strandbeest-beach-art/29726/

2. Sebastian Smith, a college student in the UK got a summer job testing what product, in use at resorts around the world?

Answer: Water slides

Simon had to test the water slides and flumes at SplashWorld water parks in Turkey and Egypt, to name just a few. Somehow that seems better than my summer job selling burgers and fries ....

3. If you can "farm 200 gold an hour and hit level 80 in under 2 weeks" you might be qualified for a job testing what?

Answer: World of Warcraft video game

Blizzard employs testers for WoW, and requires that they play at least 4 hours a day. They are especially interested in hiring non-English speakers! I wonder if Funtrivia has any job openings for trivia testers?

4. Ben Southall was paid more than $100,000 to be caretaker of a tropical island for 6 months.

Answer: True

Southall beat out almost 35,000 other applicants from around the world for the job. He had to live (rent free) on Hamilton Island, and write a blog about the island. Nice work if you can get it!

5. What is the job title of the expert on penguins at the Zoological Society of London (among other places)?

Answer: Penguinologist

Penguinologists are scientists (biologists or zoologists) that specialize in the study of penguins. There are between 17 and 20 species of penguins known to exist. They range in size from about 2 pounds to about 75 pounds. Naturally, we need penguinologists to understand these cute little creatures better!

6. Marcel Massin is a personal Ferrari shopper. His job is to search out and buy multimillion dollar Ferraris for clients. What is the most spent (in US dollars) on any one Ferrari by 2013?

Answer: $52 million

A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO racer sold in 2013 for $52 million. It is believed to be the most expensive car in the world. Classic Ferraris are considered a good investment.

7. Sally McKinnon is a chocolate expert. Her title is actually Product Development Manager, and she's paid to taste chocolate every workday. Is eating chocolate every work day healthy?

Answer: Yes

The National Institutes of Health found that consuming a small amount of chocolate each of five days during a week was linked to a lower body mass index (BMI). Studies have shown that chocolate does not raise bad cholesterol, and in fact for some people, chocolate can lower cholesterol levels. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, minerals and dietary fiber. Chocolate has been shown to cause a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, short-term improvements in blood flow and blood pressure. Of course, too much of a good thing is not good for you.

Answer: Chief Funster

As Chief Funster, Andrew assists in developing and promoting events such as the Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras, Vivid Festival, as well as the New Year's Eve fireworks festival in Sydney Harbour. Sounds like a pretty good job, right?

Answer: Brothel

Rascone utilizes the services of the top candidates, making copious notes for the Madam, to be used to determine which candidates should be hired. He does this once a month.

10. In 2009 during an art show at The New Museum of Contemporary Art (New York), women were paid to sleep as part of a "living art" exhibition.

Answer: True

Women were paid $10 an hour to take a sleeping pill and sleep in the exhibition space. The exhibit, called "The Generational: Younger Than Jesus," was designed by artist Chu Yun. Women were expected to sleep six hours a day.

Source: Author Giniw

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