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Here Comes the Rain Again Trivia Quiz


Rain can be a wonderful sight when you haven't seen it for a while but the novelty can wear off. Just ask Noah. Put your brollies up and try this ten question quiz on "rainy" things.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tizzabelle. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Tizzabelle
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
322,567
Updated
Nov 01 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2029
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What rained down from the skies in the area of Olneyville, Rhode Island in May, 1900? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which American comedian born in Illinois named one of his seven children Rain? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which John Grisham book was released in 1995 and made into a movie in 1997? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. You never miss your water 'til your well runs dry. We all know the Sahara Desert is the world's largest nonpolar desert but which desert is the second largest? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Bumbershoot" is an 19th century American term for which piece of wet weather equipment? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Car manufacturers can be inspired by the weather too. Which of these options was a make of Rolls-Royce with a rainy weather inspired name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which 1989 movie starred Michael Douglas as a New York police officer in Japan? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "The Umbrellas" was painted in around 1885 and is now housed in the National Gallery in London, UK. Which French artist painted this piece featuring many shades of blue in the people's clothing and in the multitude of umbrellas? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Raindance Film Festival is an annual independent film festival in which capital city? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2010 a Playstation 3 game was released. It's styled as a film noir thriller with a private detective searching for the Origami Killer. What is the name of this critically acclaimed game? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What rained down from the skies in the area of Olneyville, Rhode Island in May, 1900?

Answer: Fish

Olneyville is a locality of Providence, Rhode Island. In May, 1900, fish rained down on the area. The theory behind the skies raining animals upon the Earth is usually based on waterspouts or violent winds picking up the animals in their travels. Shortly after, the objects fall to the ground as though raining.

This theory doesn't explain why it's normally only one species of an animal that is picked up. The animals involved usually live in water (e.g. fish and frogs) so the waterspout theory may have some validity.

The animals are usually alive when they hit the ground so the distances travelled should be fairly small as fish can't survive out of water for long periods. There was an instance of frogs raining on a town in Greece. The species of frog involved was native to northern Africa! Other abnormal things to fall to Earth include crabs, periwinkles, squid, blood, baby jellyfish or fish roe, baby alligators (about a 12 in/30 cm long) and corn.
2. Which American comedian born in Illinois named one of his seven children Rain?

Answer: Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor (1940-2005) was an actor, comedian and writer remembered for movies such as 1989's "See No Evil, Hear No Evil". He passed away in 2005 from multiple sclerosis. His daughter Rain Pryor is now a spokesperson for MS, committed to finding a cure and educating others about MS. She is also an actress and singer, releasing a jazz album called "Rain Pryor Live In London" in 2006.
3. Which John Grisham book was released in 1995 and made into a movie in 1997?

Answer: The Rainmaker

"The Rainmaker" was Grisham's sixth book with a legal theme. The movie made in 1997 with the same title starred Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes and Jon Voight. Matt Damon played Rudy Baylor, a wet behind the ears lawyer who takes on a medical insurance company. Rudy fights for leukemia treatment in order to save a young boy's life.

The boy's condition is deteriorating and may prove terminal if he doesn't receive treatment. In the mean time, his boss in the legal firm has gone into hiding from the Feds.
4. You never miss your water 'til your well runs dry. We all know the Sahara Desert is the world's largest nonpolar desert but which desert is the second largest?

Answer: Arabian Desert, Asia

Antarctica and the Arctic region are both deserts as they receive less than 10 inches (25cm) of precipitation per year. Of the nonpolar deserts the Sahara Desert covers a vast 3,320,000 square miles or over 9 million square kms. Second place belongs to the Arabian Desert covering 222,000 square miles on the Arabian Peninsula in south-west Asia. Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Iraq all have territory in the Arabian Desert.
5. "Bumbershoot" is an 19th century American term for which piece of wet weather equipment?

Answer: Umbrella

The term bumbershoot seems to be derived from two words. "Bumber" is apparently an alteration of "umbrella" and the "shoot" suffix comes from "parachute". I think it's a great word!
6. Car manufacturers can be inspired by the weather too. Which of these options was a make of Rolls-Royce with a rainy weather inspired name?

Answer: Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce made the Silver cloud from 1955 to 1966. It was the model that replaced the Silver Dawn. It was replaced by the Silver Shadow 11 years later. The Silver Cloud I weighed almost two tonnes but could attain a top speed of close to 103mph/165kph. Engine capacity was almost five litres. From 1956 you could have the power steering and air conditioning options.

This could have been your car for around 5,000 British pounds. Cheap at twice the price!
7. Which 1989 movie starred Michael Douglas as a New York police officer in Japan?

Answer: Black Rain

"Black Rain" was directed by Ridley Scott and co-starred Andy Garcia and Kate Capshaw. The plot is about two New York cops who escort a Japanese gang member back to Japan. Alas, he escapes and the cops try to find him. This entangles them into the Yakuza and they end up playing the Yakuza at their own game.
8. "The Umbrellas" was painted in around 1885 and is now housed in the National Gallery in London, UK. Which French artist painted this piece featuring many shades of blue in the people's clothing and in the multitude of umbrellas?

Answer: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

This painting by Renoir was completed over several years as his artistic style changed over the painting's duration. Dissatisfaction with the initial impressionist style caused Renoir to repaint some of his work with a more traditional style and palette.
9. The Raindance Film Festival is an annual independent film festival in which capital city?

Answer: London, UK

The Raindance Film Festival has been held in London since 1992. It shows independent films from the world over. Prizes are awarded in categories such as Best UK Short, Best Documentary and Best Debut Feature.
10. In 2010 a Playstation 3 game was released. It's styled as a film noir thriller with a private detective searching for the Origami Killer. What is the name of this critically acclaimed game?

Answer: Heavy Rain

Developed by Quantic Dream and only for use on the Playstation 3, "Heavy Rain" is the story of Scott Shelby and his search for the Origami Killer. Three other characters (which can be assumed by a player) are entwined in the story. The heavy rain of the title is a central element of the plot rather than just a presence.
Source: Author Tizzabelle

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