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General Nuisance Eight Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Rehaberpro
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,494
Updated
Apr 12 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1782
Last 3 plays: PatL81 (9/10), Guest 78 (5/10), Guest 98 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Video Games: A franchise is the ownership of an idea or system that others may purchase and use. In 1981, Shigaru Miyamoto invented a video character that he called Jumpman. With a name change, it became the most popular character in video games. What is this character's name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Entertainment: JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in 1996 in Boulder, Colorado. She had won several awards in contests. What kind of contests were these? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Literature: This Scandinavian playwright was never afraid to tackle controversial themes. In "A Doll's House" (1879), the suppression of women was explored. "The Wild Duck"(1884) tore the veil off family secrets and "Ghosts" (1881) took on the issue of venereal disease. Who was this Norwegian playwright? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Television: This actress had her first television series in 1953 with "Life with Elizabeth". Since then, she has almost continuously been on the small screen in other series. Her roles include a sex-obsessed cooking show host, a goofy woman from Minnesota, and a snobbish sister. Name her. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Religion: What is the revered symbol of the Wicca religion? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Hobbies: I have just purchased a carton of ice cream. There is a layer each of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. What is this mixture called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Science/Technology: Several planets in the solar system have gaseous masses. However, which planet was not mapped until 1990 when modern equipment was finally able to penetrate the opaque cloud cover? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Humanities: Hieronymus Bosch was a classic painter of the 16th century. What is the triptych that he is most remembered for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. World: A 38 meter statue of 'Christ the Redeemer' sits atop the 710 meter Corcovado Hill. In what city would you find it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Geography: This territory lies off the Malay Peninsula and consists of sixty-three islands. It has been a part of the British Empire and of Malay. What is this city/state? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Video Games: A franchise is the ownership of an idea or system that others may purchase and use. In 1981, Shigaru Miyamoto invented a video character that he called Jumpman. With a name change, it became the most popular character in video games. What is this character's name?

Answer: Mario

There have been a parade of Mario games since then, including racing, puzzles, role-playing, fighting, and sport games. The total sales have been more than 210 million, followed by "Pokemon", "Tetris", "The Sims", and "Need for Speed".
2. Entertainment: JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in 1996 in Boulder, Colorado. She had won several awards in contests. What kind of contests were these?

Answer: Beauty contests for children

JonBenet participated in many beauty contests. She was six years old at the time of her death. In spite of years of investigation, the crime has never been solved. Such contests, especially after JonBenet's death, have become controversial.

Personally, I think that some parents try to fill their own unfulfilled desires through their children. Thus, there are these special contests for children which mirror the contests of mature females.
3. Literature: This Scandinavian playwright was never afraid to tackle controversial themes. In "A Doll's House" (1879), the suppression of women was explored. "The Wild Duck"(1884) tore the veil off family secrets and "Ghosts" (1881) took on the issue of venereal disease. Who was this Norwegian playwright?

Answer: Henrik Ibsen

Ibsen is regarded as the 'Father of Realism'. He gained experience as an employee of Norwegian Theatre in Bergen where he was a producer, writer, and manager. He participated in 145 productions before he began to write plays of his own. He was deeply affected by the philosopher Kierkegaard and rebelled against the oppressive morality of the late 19th century.
4. Television: This actress had her first television series in 1953 with "Life with Elizabeth". Since then, she has almost continuously been on the small screen in other series. Her roles include a sex-obsessed cooking show host, a goofy woman from Minnesota, and a snobbish sister. Name her.

Answer: Betty White

Betty White has been all over the tube, and not only in sitcoms. Game shows and talk shows have had her on as a guest. She has amassed 19 Emmy nominations, winning six. A few of her series include: "Mary Tyler Moore" show (sexy cook character), "Golden Girls" (addled Minnesotan), and "Mama's Family" (stuck-up sister).
5. Religion: What is the revered symbol of the Wicca religion?

Answer: Pentagram

The pentagram represents air, fire, earth, and water. The fifth, spirit, is the unifying force.
6. Hobbies: I have just purchased a carton of ice cream. There is a layer each of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. What is this mixture called?

Answer: Neapolitan

The concept of Neapolitan ice cream was first spread by immigrants from Naples, Italy. At first it was a combination of any three flavors, but evolved to just vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry as these seemed to be the most popular. Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia are Ben and Jerry flavors, but Rocky Road is pretty generic.
7. Science/Technology: Several planets in the solar system have gaseous masses. However, which planet was not mapped until 1990 when modern equipment was finally able to penetrate the opaque cloud cover?

Answer: Venus

Venus is the second planet from the sun and is sometimes called a sister planet to earth as it is similar in size and mass. However, it probably cannot support life as we know it. During 1900-1991, Project Magellan penetrated the sulfuric clouds for the first time.
8. Humanities: Hieronymus Bosch was a classic painter of the 16th century. What is the triptych that he is most remembered for?

Answer: The Garden of Earthly Delights

Bosch was centuries ahead of Salvador Dali in painting abstract-realistic paintings. "The Naked Maja" was by Goya. "The Night Watch" and "The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Tulp" were by Rembrandt.

Michael Connolly has written several crime novels about Hieronymus Bosch, better known as Harry to his LAPD cohorts.
9. World: A 38 meter statue of 'Christ the Redeemer' sits atop the 710 meter Corcovado Hill. In what city would you find it?

Answer: Rio de Janeiro

'Christ the Redeemer', along with Sugarloaf Mountain, dominates the landscape of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and attracts millions of visitors each year.
10. Geography: This territory lies off the Malay Peninsula and consists of sixty-three islands. It has been a part of the British Empire and of Malay. What is this city/state?

Answer: Singapore

Singapore has a population of about five million and has been historically an important export station. Its official language is English, although the majority of residents are Chinese. It first gained independence from Britain in 1959.
Source: Author Rehaberpro

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