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Some mixed trivia to ponder. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
justawful

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,481

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

Plays
6091

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (12/25), Guest 184 (9/25), snhha (25/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. In what U.S. city was the national anthem, 'Star Spangled Banner' written? Hint

Richmond

Philadelphia

Baltimore

New York

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Question 2 of 25

2. Longtime 'Tarzan' actor Johnny Weissmuller was a medallist in what Olympic event? Hint

Swimming

Long Jump

Pole Vault

Decathlon

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Question 3 of 25

3. What entertainer, at the height of his career, became a hermit and retired to his bedroom for years? Hint

Comedian, Lenny Bruce

Talk show host, Dick Cavett

Singer, Paul Anka

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who was the perennial adversary of the 'Fantastic Four'? Hint

Dr. Doom

Green Goblin

Silver Surfer

Dr. Octopus

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which of the following was 'not' a member of the original Benny Goodman Quartet? Hint

Gene Krupa

Harry James

Teddy Wilson

Lionel Hampton

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Question 6 of 25

6. What was the name of the island that was sung about in the play 'South Pacific'? Hint

Aitutaki

Tinian

Bali Ha'i

Bikini Atoll

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Question 7 of 25

7. What famous band based its name on a story by Aldous Huxley? Hint

Credence Clearwater Revival

The Doors

Blood, Sweat and Tears

The Who

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Question 8 of 25

8. What color outfit was Jackie Kennedy wearing on the day her husband was assassinated? Hint

Gray

White

Pink

Red

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Question 9 of 25

9. What British destroyer was sunk during the Falklands war? Hint

HMS Sheffield

HMS Titan

HMS Birmingham

HMS Surrey

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Question 10 of 25

10. According to poet Robert Frost, what 'has made all the difference'? Hint

'Another Sunrise'

'Love and Marriage'

'The Road Not Taken'

'Peace and Prosperity'

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Question 11 of 25

11. Before owning the Yankees, how did George Steinbrenner accumulate his wealth? Hint

Shipbuilding

Real estate

Corporate law

Stock market

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Question 12 of 25

12. What is housed at Grant's Farm in St. Louis, Missouri? Hint

The Goodyear Blimp

Budweiser Clydesdales

The Civil War surrender documents

The original Lewis and Clark journals

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Question 13 of 25

13. What band toured for years with the Bob Hope USO shows? Hint

The Louis Prima Band

David Rose and the Hopefuls

The Nelson Riddle Orchestra

Les Brown and his Band of Renown

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Question 14 of 25

14. The name 'American Pie' was printed on the side of the plane that crashed in 1959, killing singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. True or False?

Answer: (One Word (true or false))

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the 'unofficial' master of ceremonies at the original Woodstock concert in 1969? Hint

Max Yasgur

John Sebastian

Arlo Guthrie

Wavy Gravy

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Question 16 of 25

16. What often used computer term is short for 'picture element'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 17 of 25

17. In 2002, what was the highest denomination bill that was printed in the U.S.? Hint

100 Dollar

10,000 Dollar

1,000 Dollar

100,000 Dollar

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Question 18 of 25

18. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what is the highest volume that Nigel's amp can be played at? Hint

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Question 19 of 25

19. Before his death, what magazine was John F. Kennedy Jr. associated with? Hint

National Geographic

Life

The Political Digest

George

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Question 20 of 25

20. What company's logo is meant to resemble a bow tie? Hint

Chevrolet

Gucci

Rolex

Cadillac

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Question 21 of 25

21. What confederate general was second in command to Robert E. Lee at the battle of Gettysburg? Hint

Jeb Stuart

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Stonewall Jackson

James Longstreet

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Question 22 of 25

22. Which of the following was 'not' a member of the 60's rock group 'Cream'? Hint

Jack Bruce

Ginger Baker

Jeff Beck

Eric Clapton

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Question 23 of 25

23. In the movie 'Road Warrior', Mel Gibson's character of a loner with a dog for a sidekick was loosely based on a John Wayne character in what movie? Hint

Rio Bravo

The Searchers

Hondo

True Grit

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Question 24 of 25

24. In this Beach Boys song, the girl will have 'Fun Fun Fun' until her daddy takes what away? Hint

Her Surfboard

Her Allowance

Her Teddy-bear

Her T-Bird

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Question 25 of 25

25. What blind entertainer could count chess as one of his accomplishments? Hint

Blind Melon Chitlin

Stevie Wonder

Jose Feliciano

Ray Charles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what U.S. city was the national anthem, 'Star Spangled Banner' written?

Answer: Baltimore

It was written at Ft. McHenry at Baltimore, Maryland

2. Longtime 'Tarzan' actor Johnny Weissmuller was a medallist in what Olympic event?

Answer: Swimming

He won five gold medals in the 1924 and 1928 Olympics.

3. What entertainer, at the height of his career, became a hermit and retired to his bedroom for years?

Answer: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys

He became a drug addicted recluse for years, while the band continued without him.

4. Who was the perennial adversary of the 'Fantastic Four'?

Answer: Dr. Doom

Marvel Comics' famous match-up of good versus evil.

5. Which of the following was 'not' a member of the original Benny Goodman Quartet?

Answer: Harry James

This group often played during the breaks of the larger orchestra.

6. What was the name of the island that was sung about in the play 'South Pacific'?

Answer: Bali Ha'i

The character 'Bloody Mary' sang about 'Bali Ha'i'.

7. What famous band based its name on a story by Aldous Huxley?

Answer: The Doors

Huxley's 'The Doors of Perception' was first published in Britain in 1954.

8. What color outfit was Jackie Kennedy wearing on the day her husband was assassinated?

Answer: Pink

Black and white images of the famous blood stained pink outfit still haunt us today.

9. What British destroyer was sunk during the Falklands war?

Answer: HMS Sheffield

Air attacks sunk it with 20 crew members aboard.

10. According to poet Robert Frost, what 'has made all the difference'?

Answer: 'The Road Not Taken'

The famous 1920's era poem.

11. Before owning the Yankees, how did George Steinbrenner accumulate his wealth?

Answer: Shipbuilding

He ran the family business the 'American Shipbuilding Co.' based in Cleveland Ohio.

12. What is housed at Grant's Farm in St. Louis, Missouri?

Answer: Budweiser Clydesdales

The famous horse teams that Budweiser uses in its advertising.

13. What band toured for years with the Bob Hope USO shows?

Answer: Les Brown and his Band of Renown

The Les Brown band was in the Guinness Book for the 'Longest Organized Group in Popular Music'.

14. The name 'American Pie' was printed on the side of the plane that crashed in 1959, killing singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. True or False?

Answer: False

This is a popular misconception. The only designation on the plane was the registration number N3794N.

15. Who was the 'unofficial' master of ceremonies at the original Woodstock concert in 1969?

Answer: Wavy Gravy

Wavy Gravy came up with the famous line 'breakfast in bed for 400,000'.

16. What often used computer term is short for 'picture element'?

Answer: Pixel

17. In 2002, what was the highest denomination bill that was printed in the U.S.?

Answer: 100 Dollar

They had discontinued printing of larger bills by 2002.

18. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what is the highest volume that Nigel's amp can be played at?

Answer: 11

All other amps only go to a maximum of 10.

19. Before his death, what magazine was John F. Kennedy Jr. associated with?

Answer: George

This political magazine has since gone out of publication.

20. What company's logo is meant to resemble a bow tie?

Answer: Chevrolet

21. What confederate general was second in command to Robert E. Lee at the battle of Gettysburg?

Answer: James Longstreet

A thoughtful and brilliant commander, Longstreet opposed the disastrous 'Pickett's Charge' at Gettysburg.

22. Which of the following was 'not' a member of the 60's rock group 'Cream'?

Answer: Jeff Beck

23. In the movie 'Road Warrior', Mel Gibson's character of a loner with a dog for a sidekick was loosely based on a John Wayne character in what movie?

Answer: Hondo

24. In this Beach Boys song, the girl will have 'Fun Fun Fun' until her daddy takes what away?

Answer: Her T-Bird

25. What blind entertainer could count chess as one of his accomplishments?

Answer: Ray Charles

It was one of his hobbies.

Source: Author justawful

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