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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is aubergine? 2. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for a rhytidectomy? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase "lex loci" mean? 4. MOVIES: Who played Yogurt in the parody comedy film "Spaceballs"? 5. HISTORY: In which war did England and France fight the Battle of Agincourt? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Which country is home of the active volcano Mount Vesuvius? 7. ART: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell in his lifetime? 8. SCIENCE: How many patents did Thomas Edison accumulate for his inventions? 9. ENTERTAINERS:...
1. TELEVISION: What was the name of the estate in the TV show "Dark Shadows"? 2. MOVIES: What sport was featured in the movie "The Natural"? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest freshwater lake in Africa? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What type of clothing did President Dwight Eisenhower popularize? 5. ANATOMY: What sense does the olfactory nerve affect? 6. GAMES: In what year did the Frisbee debut as a flying toy? 7. HISTORY: Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When is the next Leap Year? 9. MUSIC: Which famous singer...
1. LITERATURE: What was the name of the broomstick that Harry Potter received as a gift in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"? 2. MEDICAL: Which disease was once known as the Great White Plague because of the pale appearance of the patients? 3. BIBLE: Which biblical city was ruled by Nebuchadnezzar? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was assassinated less than four months after taking office? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of India? 6. COMICS: In what century did the adventures of Buck Rogers take place? 7. GAMES: What is the name of t...
1. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the northernmost of the Great Lakes? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What would a phillumenist collect or study? 3. MOVIES: Which movie was based on the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"? 4. HISTORY: The Treaty of Versailles ended which major 20th-century war? 5. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix "lex" mean in English? 6. TELEVISION: What was the nickname of Carrie Bradshaw's boyfriend in the comedic series "Sex and the City"? 7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many eyes does a honey bee have? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a...
1. MOVIES: Who was the voice of Genie in the animated version of "Aladdin" (1992)? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What river forms the northern border of Kentucky? 3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of dog was Toto in the book and movie "The Wizard of Oz"? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek god of sleep? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president earned the nickname "Silent Cal" for his quiet demeanor? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What is another name for Middle Eastern pocket bread? 8. HISTORY: What...
1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal would be described as "leonine"? 2. THEATER: Which play features the song "The Impossible Dream"? 3. MYTHOLOGY: What was the Minotaur? 4. GEOGRAPHY: The nation of Ghana is located in what part of Africa? 5. LITERATURE: What kind of car was "Christine" in the Stephen King novel? 6. HISTORY: What was the code name for the site where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945? 7. MUSIC: Which rock band's members included Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill? 8. MOVIES: In "Field of Dreams," what was...
1. ANATOMY: What is a common name for the condition known as "caries"? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase "ad astra" mean? 3. GAMES: How long is a bowling alley lane? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Gulf of Tonkin? 5. MOVIES: Which Disney animated movie featured the song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo"? 6. LITERATURE: Which 20th-century author often featured the fictitious Yoknapatawpha County in his stories? 7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century playwright and poet once wrote of September, "And all at once, summer collapsed into fall"? 8. U.S....
1. GEOGRAPHY: The Falkland Islands lie off the coast of which country? 2. GAMES: What color is the Pennsylvania Avenue spot on a Monopoly board? 3. ANATOMY: How many chambers are in the human heart? 4. MUSIC: What was the title of Elvis Presley's last No. 1 hit? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What ingredient is used in a dish described as "Florentine"? 6. ADVERTISING: Which snack featured the advertising line, "The more you eat, the more you want"? 7. COMICS: What is the name of Dagwood Bumstead's next-door neighbor in the comic strip "Blondie"? 8. LITERATUR...
1. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water lies west of Australia? 2. ASTRONOMY: The asteroid belt lies between which two planets in our solar system? 3. ANATOMY: Where is the brachialis muscle located? 4. FOOD & DRINK: What is the name of a drink made of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream? 5. MATH: How many faces does a tetrahedron have? 6. GEOLOGY: What kind of stone is an emerald? 7. TELEVISION: What is Smithers' first name in the animated series "The Simpsons"? 8. MOVIES: Which movie won the 1982 Best Picture award? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What town is...
1. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for "deciduous teeth"? 2. GEOGRAPHY: In which country would you find the Lynden Pindling International Airport? 3. MATH: How many different combinations of tic-tac-toe games are possible? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which nation's flag features a six-pointed blue star? 5. LITERATURE: Which 19th-century novel features a character named Phileas Fogg? 6. GAMES: Which game promises to "tie you up in knots"? 7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century writer/philosopher once said, "One must maintain a little bit of...
1. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent would you find the Cape of Good Hope? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Beloved"? 3. ANATOMY: Which organ in the human body produces insulin? 4. MUSIC: Which Disney movie featured the song "A Whole New World"? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What kind of scissors make zig-zag patterns on fabric? 6. ADVERTISING SLOGANS: Which company used the slogan "Imagination at Work" in its ads? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the flavor of Frangelico liqueur? 8. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "alma mater"? 9. GAMES:...
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state has the most miles of rivers? 2. LITERATURE: Who was the author of "The Hundred and One Dalmatians"? 3. ANATOMY: What is the common term for the axilla? 4. LANGUAGE: What is the international radio code word for the letter "P"? 5. MUSIC: How many symphonies did Beethoven compose? 6. SPORTS: How many players are on a cricket team? 7. COMICS: Which comic strip features characters named Jeremy, Hector and Sara? 8. TELEVISION: What is the color of Mr. Spock's blood on the "Star Trek"...
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which city will host the 2022 Winter Olympics? 2. ANATOMY: What is a human's body temperature in Celsius? 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called spectrophobia? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the only large major city built on two continents? 5. MATH: The Roman numbers MMXIX translate to what in Arabic numbers? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of lemurs called? 7. LITERATURE: The character of Miss Moneypenny appears in which novels? 8. TELEVISION: Which animated series...
1. ANATOMY: Which vitamin is necessary for normal blood clotting? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which state lies directly south of Missouri? 3. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented by the condition called pogonophobia? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the basic currency of the nation of Georgia? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is a latke? 6. ADVERTISING: Which breakfast cereal features a leprechaun in advertisements? 7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the Greek play "The Trojan Women"? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was Abraham Lincoln's first vice president? 9. MOVIES: Which early...
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: Which South American country is home to Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Incan citadel? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which East Coast city's nickname is "Charm City"? 3. U.S. STATES: What is the only U.S. state whose name is one syllable? 4. HISTORY: Which English monarch reigned from 1625 to 1649? 5. MUSIC: Which female singer had a No. 1 hit in the 1960s with the song "Downtown"? 6. ASTRONOMY: Which planet in our solar system is known as a morning and evening star? 7. BIBLE: How many plagues of Egypt were...
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the westernmost province of Canada? 2. GAMES: What sport originally was called "mintonette" when it was invented in the late 1800s? 3. CHEMISTRY: What is the second element on the Periodic Table? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which two presidents did Dean Rusk serve as secretary of state? 5. LITERATURE: What was the title of the 19th-century book that carried the subtitle, "Life in the Woods"? 6. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of "omniscient"? 7. AD SLOGANS: What product featured the advertising slogan,...
1. MUSIC: What was the last name of the three brothers who made up the pop music group The Bee Gees? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Cape Flattery located? 3. LANGUAGE: Who is attributed the phrase "bread and circuses"? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many walking legs does a lobster have? 5. LITERATURE: Which Russian novel begins with the line, "All happy families are alike"? 6. COMICS: What does Pokemon mean in English? 7. HISTORY: What does the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo celebrate? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which European country has the longest coastline? 9. GAMES:...
1. GEOGRAPHY: The Darling River is the longest river system in which country? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president founded the University of Virginia? 3. HISTORY: Who was the first popularly elected president of Russia? 4. TELEVISION: On "The Dick Van Dyke Show," what were the names of the neighbors and best friends of Rob and Laura Petrie? 5. LITERATURE: To which character in "Romeo and Juliet" is Juliet betrothed? 6. MUSIC: Which famous singer was born with the name Reginald Dwight? 7. CHEMISTRY: Which metal alloy is mainly used in pewter? 8....
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional stone associated with July birthdays? 2. MUSIC: In what state was singer-songwriter Tom Petty born and raised? 3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story called "The Sentinel," which provided a starting point for the film "2001: A Space Odyssey"? 4. HISTORY: What was the only state that George McGovern won in the 1972 presidential race? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country in South America? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of pelicans known as? 7. GOVERNMENT: Who was the longest-serving U.S....
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the smallest country in South America? 2. ASTRONOMY: What is a zenith? 3. BUSINESS: Which car company introduced the Boxster roadster? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which magazine features an annual "Dubious Achievements Awards"? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which is the only animal born with horns? 6. THEATER: The character of Stanley Kowalski appears in which play? 7. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the geyser known as "Old Faithful"? 8. MUSIC: What kind of car was mentioned in The Beach Boys' song "Fun, Fun, Fun"? 9. HISTORY: In...
Questions 1. MUSIC: Which singer and group made the song “Rock Around the Clock” a hit in 1954? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Australia? 3. HISTORY: Which three nations made up ANZUS, the Pacific defense treaty in the 1950s? 4. TELEVISION: What was the name of the actor who played the bass guitar player in “The Partridge Family”? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the site of the 2020 Summer Olympics? 6. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which 19th-century poet once wrote, “And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days”? 7....
Questions 1. HISTORY: Which woman won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor in Calcutta, India? 2. LITERATURE: What was the last known play written by Shakespeare? 3. LANGUAGE: “Cyborg” is a shortened version of which futuristic phrase? 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What men’s haircut was named after a style adopted by college rowing teams? 5. MOVIES: Who wrote the screenplay for the original “The Heartbreak Kid” movie? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Which three countries mainly make up the Scandinavian Peninsula? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the o...
Questions 1. MOVIES: What was the name of the team in the movie “Major League”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born in the 20th century? 3. ANATOMY: In the human body, where are the islets of Langerhans located? 4. HISTORY: Who commanded the first space shuttle into space? 5. GEOGRAPHY: On which Hawaiian island is Pearl Harbor located? 6. TELEVISION: What tagline described this 1960s cop drama as “one white, one black and one blonde”? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of the horse that won the Triple Crown in 2018...
Questions 1. LITERATURE: Which one of Charles Dickens’ novels features a character named Pip? 2. TELEVISION: Who played the title role in the 1970-80s sitcom “Alice”? 3. ANATOMY: Which part of the brain regulates homeostasis of wake/sleep cycles, hunger and thirst? 4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Washington state? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite? 6. GEOLOGY: Diamonds are mostly made of which element? 7. HISTORY: In which American city did the Great Molasses Flood occur in 1919?...
Questions 1. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does the planet Mercury have? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the United States? 3. FOOD & DRINK: What are the four main ingredients of beer? 4. HISTORY: In which World War I battle did more than 19,000 British troops die on the first day? 5. MUSIC: Which R&B/soul singer was shot to death by his father in 1984? 6. TELEVISION: What was the name of the brewery that was the setting for the “Laverne & Shirley” show? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did Canada gain its independence from Britain? 8. MOV...
