FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Trivia Challenge Trivia Quiz

Some general questions on a wide variety of subjects. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
justawful

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,540

Updated
Apr 09 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
2129

Last 3 plays: rupert774 (15/20), Guest 194 (7/20), Guest 202 (5/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. In 1968, presidential candidate Richard Nixon made an appearance on the popular TV show "Laugh In" and only spoke one line. What was it? Hint

Verrry interesting!

Sock it to me?

Power to the people!

Crazy daddyo!

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. When Daredevil first appeared in comic books what color was his costume? Hint

Red

Yellow

Black

Blue

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. 2003 Chicago Cubs pitcher Antonio Alfonseca has 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. In the "Age of Aquarius", what house is the moon in? Hint

4th

7th

5th

1st

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. In the 1960's what was known as a "Freak Flag"? Hint

Long hair

The flag of South Vietnam

A policeman's night stick

A marijuana cigarette

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. What performer was the first Ronald McDonald? Hint

David Letterman

Willard Scott

Steve Martin

Arthur Godfrey

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. What major U.S. University has a turtle for a mascot? Hint

University of Maryland

Southern Florida State

University of Mississippi

Grambling

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. Famed tightrope walker Karl Wallenda died while attempting to cross a tightrope strung between the World Trade Center buildings.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. Which of the following classic movies took place in a courtroom? Hint

The Oxbow Incident

Inherit the Wind

The Grapes of Wrath

Triumph of the Will

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. When the Baltimore Colts football team moved to Indianapolis in 1983, even the marching band moved with them.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. In the movie "The Full Monty", what did Gerald collect in his yard? Hint

Litter

Bird baths

Palm trees

Gnomes

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. Which of the following was not an American chess master? Hint

Yasser Seirawan

Paul Morphy

Harry Pillsbury

Judith Polgar

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. In a baseball 6-4-3 double play, who would be the "pivot man"? Hint

The third baseman

The shortstop

The second baseman

The pitcher

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. On "The Beverly Hillbillies", what was the name of Jethro's sister? Hint

Ellie Mae

He had no sister

Pearl

Jethrine

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. Of the four boxing weight classes listed, which is the lightest? Hint

Welterweight

Featherweight

Bantamweight

Lightweight

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Which TV cowboy kept a diary? Hint

Matt Dillon

Maverick

The Rebel

Sugarfoot

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. What Hall of Fame broadcaster used the phrase "Ain't the beer cold"? Hint

Jack Brickhouse

Red Barber

Chuck Thompson

Harry Caray

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. In the 1978 movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", who wielded Maxwell's Silver Hammer? Hint

Steve Martin

Alice Cooper

Donald Pleasence

Peter Frampton

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. What is the main industry of Crisfield, Maryland? Hint

Steel

Horse breeding

Farming

Crab fishing

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. In 2003, "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek opens nearly every show by thanking someone. Who does he thank?

Answer: (First name only)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 10 2024 : rupert774: 15/20
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 194: 7/20
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 202: 5/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1968, presidential candidate Richard Nixon made an appearance on the popular TV show "Laugh In" and only spoke one line. What was it?

Answer: Sock it to me?

Rowan and Martin's 'Laugh In' was a hit NBC comedy from 1968 - 1973 and started the careers of such future stars as Lily Tomlin and Goldie Hawn.

2. When Daredevil first appeared in comic books what color was his costume?

Answer: Yellow

Created by Stan Lee of Marvel Comics, he changed his costume to red after the first several months.

3. 2003 Chicago Cubs pitcher Antonio Alfonseca has 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot.

Answer: True

Many members of his family have the same unusual trait.

4. In the "Age of Aquarius", what house is the moon in?

Answer: 7th

"When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars then peace will guide the planets and love will fill the skies. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius." ( From the Broadway musical "Hair".)

5. In the 1960's what was known as a "Freak Flag"?

Answer: Long hair

The hippies, with their long hair, used to use the expression "Gonna let my freak flag fly".

6. What performer was the first Ronald McDonald?

Answer: Willard Scott

Early in his career Willard Scott played Bozo the Clown on a children's TV show. Because of that, McDonalds asked him come up with a character to advertise their restaurant chain.

7. What major U.S. University has a turtle for a mascot?

Answer: University of Maryland

The University of Maryland Terrapins. Their slogan is "Fear the Turtle".

8. Famed tightrope walker Karl Wallenda died while attempting to cross a tightrope strung between the World Trade Center buildings.

Answer: False

At age 73, he fell to his death while attempting a high wire walk between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

9. Which of the following classic movies took place in a courtroom?

Answer: Inherit the Wind

This 1960 film covered the Scopes "Monkey Trial" and starred Spencer Tracy as Clarence Darrow.

10. When the Baltimore Colts football team moved to Indianapolis in 1983, even the marching band moved with them.

Answer: False

The Baltimore Colt Marching Band continues to play concerts under its original name in the city of Baltimore.

11. In the movie "The Full Monty", what did Gerald collect in his yard?

Answer: Gnomes

He thought his wife liked them but she didn't.

12. Which of the following was not an American chess master?

Answer: Judith Polgar

Judith is Hungarian and is perhaps the strongest female chess player of all time. Her two sisters are also top ranked chess masters.

13. In a baseball 6-4-3 double play, who would be the "pivot man"?

Answer: The second baseman

In baseball each position is assigned a number. In a 6-4-3 double play the ball is hit to the shortstop (6), thrown to the second baseman (4), who pivots and throws to the first baseman (3).

14. On "The Beverly Hillbillies", what was the name of Jethro's sister?

Answer: Jethrine

Ellie Mae was his cousin. Max Baer played both the part of Jethro and his sister Jethrine.

15. Of the four boxing weight classes listed, which is the lightest?

Answer: Bantamweight

Bantamweight includes the weights 115-118 lbs. All the others listed are heavier. The lightest of all weight classes is Strawweight, which is anything up to 105 lbs.

16. Which TV cowboy kept a diary?

Answer: The Rebel

Played in the series by Nick Adams, Adams also kept a diary in real life.

17. What Hall of Fame broadcaster used the phrase "Ain't the beer cold"?

Answer: Chuck Thompson

Orioles broadcaster Chuck Thompson even wrote a book of the same title.

18. In the 1978 movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", who wielded Maxwell's Silver Hammer?

Answer: Steve Martin

Steve Martin played the part of Dr. Maxwell Edison.

19. What is the main industry of Crisfield, Maryland?

Answer: Crab fishing

Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, it's known worldwide for its seafood industry.

20. In 2003, "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek opens nearly every show by thanking someone. Who does he thank?

Answer: Johnny

Announcer Johnny Gilbert also announces a host of other game shows.

Source: Author justawful

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ozzz2002 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.