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Quiz about General Knowledge Trivia
Quiz about General Knowledge Trivia

General Knowledge Trivia Trivia Quiz


If you're one of those people who knows a little bit about everything, then this is the quiz for you.

A multiple-choice quiz by christina68. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
christina68
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
15,021
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
7187
Last 3 plays: alanspencer202 (12/15), Guest 175 (11/15), Guest 50 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In the dish, 'Eggs Florentine', other than eggs, what is the key ingredient necessary in order for it to be called 'Eggs Florentine'? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for acting? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Who wrote the classic sci-fi novel, 'Brave New World'? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. If you were eating 'Jerk Chicken', what type of cuisine would you be eating? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What former television star returned to television in the 1980's after decades away, to play the role of Dominique Devereaux in the night time soap 'Dynasty'? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The Falkland Islands, the area of dispute with the UK in 1982, lie off the coastline of which country? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who was known as the Mayflower Madam? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. If you were reading the novel 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings', which author's work would you be reading? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What would you be doing if you were spelunking? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who had a hit with the song 'I Am Woman'? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. If your first names were Simon, John, Nick, Andy and Roger, what 80s supergroup would you belong to? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these famous and acclaimed actors never won an Academy Award? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. If you are acrophobic, what are you afraid of? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the lowest point on the earth's surface? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. If your parents were two actors named Bruce and Diane, which Hollywood actress and star of one of Stephen Spielberg's 'monster' hits would you be? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Feb 29 2024 : alanspencer202: 12/15
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 175: 11/15
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 50: 11/15
Feb 08 2024 : Berg3113: 10/15
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 199: 12/15
Feb 06 2024 : nadukes57: 5/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the dish, 'Eggs Florentine', other than eggs, what is the key ingredient necessary in order for it to be called 'Eggs Florentine'?

Answer: spinach

Spinach is the key ingredient in any dish called florentine.
2. Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for acting?

Answer: Hattie McDaniel

Although Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg have all won Oscars for acting, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to do so way back in 1939. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role of Mammy in the film classic, 'Gone With The Wind'.
3. Who wrote the classic sci-fi novel, 'Brave New World'?

Answer: Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley's novel was considered way ahead of its time with its insightful look at how technology dehumanizes all people and turns us into mere numbers in a computer.
4. If you were eating 'Jerk Chicken', what type of cuisine would you be eating?

Answer: Jamaican

A heavily seasoned, spicy chicken dish that is a common meal in Jamaica, and most Caribbean countries.
5. What former television star returned to television in the 1980's after decades away, to play the role of Dominique Devereaux in the night time soap 'Dynasty'?

Answer: Diahann Carroll

After starring in her own television series 'Julia' many years before, Diahann Carroll returned to television to play the role of Dominique Devereaux, Blake Carrington's half-sister, and one of Alexis' biggest annoyances.
6. The Falkland Islands, the area of dispute with the UK in 1982, lie off the coastline of which country?

Answer: Argentina

Although the residents of the islands are British citizens, Argentina still lays claim to sovereignty of the area and call them the Malvinas. It is doubtful that there will ever be an amicable agreement with regard to this territory.
7. Who was known as the Mayflower Madam?

Answer: Sidney Biddle Barrows

To the shock of many, the wealthy socialite Sidney Biddle Barrows was indeed the Mayflower Madam. (And yes...We do mean that kind of madam, maybe that's how she got so wealthy.)
8. If you were reading the novel 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings', which author's work would you be reading?

Answer: Maya Angelou

An autobiographical account of the life of one of the most respected and beloved authors in the USA, 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings' was written by Maya Angelou.
9. What would you be doing if you were spelunking?

Answer: Exploring a cave

Strange as it sounds, a spelunker is one who explores or examines caves chiefly as a hobby.
10. Who had a hit with the song 'I Am Woman'?

Answer: Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy sang the song that became the unofficial anthem of the women's movement.
11. If your first names were Simon, John, Nick, Andy and Roger, what 80s supergroup would you belong to?

Answer: Duran Duran

You would definitely belong to the group that brought us such hits as 'Girls On Film', 'The Reflex' and 'Rio', none other than Duran Duran.
12. Which of these famous and acclaimed actors never won an Academy Award?

Answer: Cary Grant

Although he was one of Hollywood's most beloved and respected actors, Cary Grant never took home the gold on Oscar night.
13. If you are acrophobic, what are you afraid of?

Answer: Heights

Without a doubt, acrophobia is the fear of heights.
14. What is the lowest point on the earth's surface?

Answer: The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth's surface.
15. If your parents were two actors named Bruce and Diane, which Hollywood actress and star of one of Stephen Spielberg's 'monster' hits would you be?

Answer: Laura Dern

Actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, are the proud parents of young Laura Dern who starred in Stephen Spielberg's smash hit, 'Jurassic Park'.
Source: Author christina68

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