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500 Questions, Part 14 Trivia Quiz

This is the fourteenth in a series of quizzes based on the show "500 Questions." As usual, it will be general knowledge, with some "battle questions." For the battles, pick the option that doesn't belong.

A multiple-choice quiz by beadynlsu. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
beadynlsu

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,125

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
577

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (10/20), mungojerry (12/20), nadukes57 (5/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Which composer, best known for operas such as "Cinderella" and "William Tell," had the nickname "The Italian Mozart"? Hint

Giacomo Puccini

Antonio Vivaldi

Gioachino Rossini

Giuseppe Verdi

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Question 2 of 20

2. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these things are among the eight things into which Timmy Turner's godparents change his babysitter, Vicky, in the theme song of "The Fairly OddParents." Which is not one of them? Hint

Blue moose

Large fries

Guava juice

Giant snake

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Question 3 of 20

3. During the Carter administration, "Marielitos" was the name given to a group of immigrants to the United States from which country? Hint

Spain

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Mexico

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Question 4 of 20

4. A chelonian is a member of the taxonomic order that includes which of these? Hint

Bats

Snakes

Turtles

Sharks

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Question 5 of 20

5. In 1984, a scandal erupted in the trivia world when the makers of "Trivial Pursuit" put an incorrect fact in their game. This fact stated (falsely, as it later turned out) that the first name of TV detective Columbo was what? Hint

Philip

Andrew

Charles

Harry

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Question 6 of 20

6. The Defender, a newspaper that was originally published in 1905 by Robert Abbott, is headquartered in which of these cities? Hint

Baltimore

Miami

Philadelphia

Chicago

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Question 7 of 20

7. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, a platinum-certified album must have sold how many units? Hint

10,000,000

500,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

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Question 8 of 20

8. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these are traditionally regarded as birthstones for people born during a certain month of the year. Which is not traditionally a birthstone? Hint

Turquoise

Garnet

Quartz

Opal

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Question 9 of 20

9. BATTLE QUESTION: The Nile River flows through three of these countries. Through which one does the river not flow? Hint

Sudan

Chad

Rwanda

Burundi

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Question 10 of 20

10. In 1916, the Georgia Tech Engineers defeated the Cumberland Bulldogs in the widest-ever margin of victory in what college sport? Hint

Baseball

Football

Basketball

Hockey

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Question 11 of 20

11. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these men were involved in the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Which one was not in the fight? Hint

Billy Claiborne

Wyatt Earp

Jesse James

Doc Holliday

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Question 12 of 20

12. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these are among the vegetables that are key ingredients in original V8 Juice. Which one is not? Hint

Parsley

Watercress

Asparagus

Beets

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which Olympic Games were the last to have their gold medals made of solid gold? Hint

Paris 1924

London 1908

Antwerp 1920

Stockholm 1912

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Question 14 of 20

14. In Greek myth, Jocasta was the mother of which figure? Hint

Odysseus

Oedipus

Orpheus

Orion

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Question 15 of 20

15. Carol and Danny Baldwin have both been characters on what British soap opera? Hint

Coronation Street

Emmerdale

EastEnders

Hollyoaks

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Question 16 of 20

16. The Vltava River is the longest in which European country? Hint

Czech Republic

Slovenia

Slovakia

Hungary

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which of these is the real name of a character from the Joseph Heller novel "Catch-22?" Hint

General General General General

Major Major Major Major

Captain Captain Captain Captain

Private Private Private Private

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Question 18 of 20

18. Towards which of these would you be most likely to be able to apply Betteridge's Law? Hint

An episode of NPR's "Ask Me Another"

A copy of People Magazine

The "Gangnam Style" music video

A theatrical performance of "Hamlet"

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Question 19 of 20

19. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these Hollywood superstars had cameo appearances in the movie "Austin Powers in Goldmember." Which one was not in the film? Hint

Kevin Spacey

Gwyneth Paltrow

Robert Downey Jr.

Tom Cruise

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Question 20 of 20

20. What bingo number do the British sometimes refer to as "two fat ladies?" Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which composer, best known for operas such as "Cinderella" and "William Tell," had the nickname "The Italian Mozart"?

Answer: Gioachino Rossini

I left out his most famous work, the comic opera "The Barber of Seville," also known as "The Futile Precaution." It premiered in February 1816.

Answer: Blue moose

"Obtuse, rubber goose, green moose, guava juice, giant snake, birthday cake, large fries, chocolate shake!"

3. During the Carter administration, "Marielitos" was the name given to a group of immigrants to the United States from which country?

Answer: Cuba

In 1980, the Mariel boat lift transported thousands of Cubans from their native country to the United States, which created a downturn in the Cuban economy as well as several political problems for Carter's government.

4. A chelonian is a member of the taxonomic order that includes which of these?

Answer: Turtles

Similarly, in the "Doctor Who" universe, the Chelonians were a race of humanoids that resembled turtles.

Answer: Philip

Fred Worth was the author of several trivia books. In order to determine if anyone was copying the material in his books, he included the fact that Columbo's first name was Philip, a fact that was entirely made up. Although Worth took the creators of the game to court, the case was thrown out.

If you were wondering, you can see on Columbo's badge in a certain episode that his name was Frank.

6. The Defender, a newspaper that was originally published in 1905 by Robert Abbott, is headquartered in which of these cities?

Answer: Chicago

It is one of the more important historical papers in existence, as it campaigned for the rights of African Americans and caused a good many to migrate from the Southern United States to the Northern U.S.

7. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, a platinum-certified album must have sold how many units?

Answer: 1,000,000

A gold album must have sold 500,000 copies, a multi-platinum album must have sold 2,000,000, and a diamond album must sell 10,000,000.

8. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these are traditionally regarded as birthstones for people born during a certain month of the year. Which is not traditionally a birthstone?

Answer: Quartz

Starting in January, the traditional birthstones (and I'm listing only one per month, even though there may be more in some cases) are: Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Peridot, Sapphire, Opal, Topaz, and Turquoise.

9. BATTLE QUESTION: The Nile River flows through three of these countries. Through which one does the river not flow?

Answer: Chad

In addition to Sudan, Rwanda, and Burundi, the Nile River also flows through Tanzania, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Egypt.

10. In 1916, the Georgia Tech Engineers defeated the Cumberland Bulldogs in the widest-ever margin of victory in what college sport?

Answer: Football

Cumberland had discontinued its football program, but was not allowed to cancel its prescheduled game against Georgia Tech. Especially considering how badly Georgia Tech had already gotten crushed by Cumberland in baseball (22-0), as well as the allegations of Cumberland's cheating in that game, Engineers coach John Heisman demanded that the scheduled football game happen. Cumberland was forced to throw together a team to play this game.

When the day arrived, Heisman decided to get his revenge against Cumberland by running up the score, as Georgia Tech accumulated nearly 1,000 rushing yards in a 222-0 victory.

11. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these men were involved in the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Which one was not in the fight?

Answer: Jesse James

The 30-second gunfight in 1881 resulted in three people dead and multiple others wounded. James lived at about the same time as the fight, but was not involved.

12. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these are among the vegetables that are key ingredients in original V8 Juice. Which one is not?

Answer: Asparagus

The eight main concentrates used in V8 juice are those of lettuce, tomato, parsley, beets, watercress, spinach, celery, and carrots.

13. Which Olympic Games were the last to have their gold medals made of solid gold?

Answer: Stockholm 1912

In 2012, London became the first city to officially host the Olympic Games three times (1908, 1948, and 2012). In total, five Olympic Games have been canceled due to war: Berlin 1916 (the Summer Olympics that year), and both Summer and Winter Olympics in 1940 and 1944.

14. In Greek myth, Jocasta was the mother of which figure?

Answer: Oedipus

As the story goes, Laius was warned to not have a child with Jocasta, but did anyway. He then abandoned the child on a mountainside. That child grew up to become the tragic figure Oedipus, who murdered Laius (although Oedipus did not know at the time that it was his father) and married Jocasta (although he did not know she was his mother).

15. Carol and Danny Baldwin have both been characters on what British soap opera?

Answer: Coronation Street

Conceived by Tony Warren, the soap is one of the longer-running shows in Britain, as it has been airing since 1960.

16. The Vltava River is the longest in which European country?

Answer: Czech Republic

At about 267 miles in length, the Vltava flows through Prague, among other cities. It is sometimes referred to as the national river of the Czech Republic.

17. Which of these is the real name of a character from the Joseph Heller novel "Catch-22?"

Answer: Major Major Major Major

Some have noticed Maj. Major's resemblance to Henry Fonda. Major's name is also the title of Chapter Nine in the book.

18. Towards which of these would you be most likely to be able to apply Betteridge's Law?

Answer: A copy of People Magazine

Betteridge's Law of Headlines states that "Any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word 'no.'" For example, if there is a headline that asks "Have scientists found aliens in downtown Baltimore?," the reader can assume that they have not.

19. BATTLE QUESTION: Three of these Hollywood superstars had cameo appearances in the movie "Austin Powers in Goldmember." Which one was not in the film?

Answer: Robert Downey Jr.

As a matter of fact, the three correct answers all appeared in the first scene. In this scene, Steven Spielberg appears as himself, directing a movie about Austin Powers' life. Cruise stars in said movie as Powers, Paltrow stars opposite him as Dixie Normous, Spacey plays Dr. Evil, and Danny DeVito makes an appearance as Mini-Me.

20. What bingo number do the British sometimes refer to as "two fat ladies?"

Answer: 88

"Two little ducks" refers to 22, 44 is "droopy drawers," and 66 is "clickety click."

Source: Author beadynlsu

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