So it Goes

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1. Animals: The mosquito is often deemed the most deadly animal on the planet; however, some people do not count the mosquito as being an animal. Which of these animals causes the most deaths because of capsizing boats and trampling, not because of actual physical attacks? Grizzly Bear Great White Shark Hippopotamus Elk (during mating season)

2. Brain teasers: Why did I get the idea Dora lived on Fedora Drive? This is a hidden phrase. Bon Jovi might help you out. Part of it also rhymes with the answer. Answer: (Three Words)

3. Celebrities: This actress was born on December 27, 1901, and died May 6, 1992. She was born in Germany but later moved to America. She played Lola-Lola in "The Blue Angel" in 1930, and Charlotte Inwood in "Stage Fright" in 1950. Who was this famous German actress? Extra hint: Remember, this quiz is about death. I chose this actress for a very special reason... Marlene Dietrich Helga Meyer Zsa Zsa Gabor Kristina Söderbaum

4. Entertainment: Gwen Stacy, first appearing in 1965, was killed off in 1973. She was "resurrected", however, in 2007, where she was played by Bryce Dallas Howard in a movie. Gwen Stacy was often known as whose first love? Superman Wolverine Batman Spiderman

5. For Children: For the younger audience, and to give you a break from the perhaps tougher questions, here is a word play question for kids. Which of these words rhymes with "death"? Faith Wreath Breath Math

6. General: Sightings of this beast began in the 1930s, and have continued for many years. Most sightings, videos, and photos are hoaxes, but some are unexplained. It had then once been reported, however, that this lake monster was now dead. Many hoaxes about the death of this monster had been seen, including the entire body decaying on the shore. Which of these monsters was thought to have died in 2008, and is now laying at the bottom of the lake? Nessie Champ Chessie Cressie

7. Geography: Many countries "died" in the sense that the name is no longer used. One of these is Zaire, which was used from 1971-1997. In 1997, however, Zaire was renamed. What new name was used for Zaire? Republic of the Congo Uganda Central African Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo

8. History: Three of the first 40 presidents died on the birthday of the United States; July 4. Which of these did NOT die on July 4? James Madison John Adams James Monroe Thomas Jefferson

9. Hobbies: In this trading card game, black represents many things, among which is death. One of these "black" abilities is even called "Deathtouch". Which of these trading card games is described here? Sages of Death Yu-Gi-Oh! Magic: The Gathering Pokémon

10. Humanities: "Death of a Salesman" was written by Arthur Miller in 1949. The play follows an old man through a part of his life, during a time where he loses his job, goes insane, and eventually dies. What is the main character's name in the play? Charley Willy Bernard Happy

11. Literature: Death is all too common in literature. You could easily make 100 quizzes about it. For this question, however, I will use the death of, not a human, but a dog. In this book, a dog dies because it was chasing a mountain lion. It jumped over a bush, which cut its stomach. The dog died not long after. In what children's novel did this scene occur? Old Yeller Where the Red Fern Grows Air Bud The Incredible Journey

12. Movies: There were so many Jedi deaths in the "Star Wars" series, it would be impossible to name them all. However, many of the Jedi that died are named. Two mass killings of Jedi occurred; once in "Attack of the Clones" and again in "Revenge of the Sith". Which of these characters, who all died in "Revenge of the Sith", was male? Agen Kolar Shaak Ti Stass Allie Joelle Golda

13. Music: Which of these bands have songs such as "Truckin'", "Sugar Magnolia", and "Friend of the Devil", all of which are on their 1970 album "American Beauty"? Death Cab for Cutie Grateful Dead Death by Chocolate Deadbolt

14. People: People tend to die, so it was fairly easy to come up with a question for death in the people category. So as to avoid religious figures, scientists, celebrities, and world politicians, it was a bit more tricky. So I went with an aviator; which of these famous pilots was nicknamed Slim, Lucky Lindy, and Lone Eagle? Manfred von Richthofen Amelia Earhart Charles Lindbergh Jacqueline Cochran

15. Religion: According to Jehovah's Witnesses, what happens to the spirit when someone dies? It remains living as a ghost, haunting the living It goes directly to heaven It dies along with the body It is reincarnated into a new body

16. Sci/Tech: What is the term for the study of human death? Anthropology Oenology Carkology Thanatology

17. Sports: Which of these baseball players was nicknamed "Bonham Bullet" and "Dr. Death"? Danny Darwin Franklin Gutierrez Matt Cain Jim Walewander

18. Television: On this show, a little girl, Gracie, suffers from depression and often fears about growing older and dying. Though she is not even an adult, she often talks about how she's "not as young as she used to be", and in some episodes, she fears that Fran is too close to death for comfort. In what show do we find this little girl, Grace Sheffield? Malcolm in the Middle Everybody Hates Chris The Nanny George Lopez

19. Video Games: In this game, you play two different characters. One character is a demi-god, the other is an undead mummy. He began as a normal human, but his jealous brother turned him into a mummy so he could get the throne. Through canopic vases, the main character can "wake up" the mummy so you can then play as the mummy to get through that part of the game. What is the name of the main/title character? Osiris Sphinx Anubis Set

20. World: Which of these world leaders died first? Winston Churchill John F. Kennedy Herbert Hoover Malcolm X