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This quiz has twenty questions on miscellaneous stuff. See how quickly you can get these right!

A multiple-choice quiz by naterroy1. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
naterroy1
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,760
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 20
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3184
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which of these actors received the 2007 Summit Peace Award from the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and was appointed a United Nations messenger of peace? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. What is a famous Disney Pixar film made in 2010 with the main character named Woody? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Name the author of the book "Of Mice and Men". Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. This was one of the treaties that ended World War I and helped bring peace between Germany and the Allied powers. Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. What lizard is named for its appearance, its poisonous bite, and its discovery in a southwestern U.S. desert region that bears the same name? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. How many pecks are in a bushel? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In which decade did "Saturday Night Fever" inspire a worldwide disco dancing craze? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. What novel, known as "Northern Lights" outside of North America, is set in a parallel universe and tells of Lyra Belacqua's journey to find her friend and her imprisoned father? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What is the sixth planet from the Sun? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. A month after General Robert E. Lee surrendered, which state was the scene of the last land battle of the American Civil War? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work". This was said by whom? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. "A Dream Within a Dream" was written by what legendary poet? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Which African country is home to roughly 13% of the world's rainforests (2013 data)? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which famous author wrote "David Copperfield" in 1850? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What is the scientific name for the "large dog" constellation? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What is the sequel to "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Name the largest city by land area in New Mexico. Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What is known as the "business capital of Israel"? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. What is the term for mural paintings on walls or ceilings in which artists apply water-based paint to wet or dry plaster? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these actors received the 2007 Summit Peace Award from the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and was appointed a United Nations messenger of peace?

Answer: George Clooney

George Clooney narrated and co-produced the documentary "Sand and Sorrow" (2007), which was about the Darfur crisis. He is also known for his lead roles in more lighthearted works, such as "Ocean's Eleven" (2001).
2. What is a famous Disney Pixar film made in 2010 with the main character named Woody?

Answer: Toy Story 3

Some other characters in the film are Buzz Lightyear, Jesse, Lotso, and Rex. In 2010, the movie won Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
3. Name the author of the book "Of Mice and Men".

Answer: John Steinbeck

"Of Mice and Men" was published in 1937. The two main characters were George and Lennie. The book has been parodied by cartoon makers ever since it was first published.
4. This was one of the treaties that ended World War I and helped bring peace between Germany and the Allied powers.

Answer: Treaty of Versailles

One of its more controversial provisions required Germany to accept major responsibility for causing the war. It also required Germany to disarm, make territorial concessions, and pay enormous reparations. Many historians believe it ultimately led to WWII.
5. What lizard is named for its appearance, its poisonous bite, and its discovery in a southwestern U.S. desert region that bears the same name?

Answer: Gila monster

According to Wikipedia.org, the Gila monster is the "only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America". It gets its name from the Gila River Basin in Arizona. Gila monsters can grow up to 60 centimeters long.
6. Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

Answer: Timon of Athens

"Timon of Athens" is about the life and trials of the Athenian Timon. It is believed to have been documented in 1623, though its original date of writing is unclear.
7. How many pecks are in a bushel?

Answer: 4

A peck is a volume unit to measure different vegetables and other produce. This measuring unit has been replaced with more modern measuring units.
8. In which decade did "Saturday Night Fever" inspire a worldwide disco dancing craze?

Answer: 1970s

The movie "Saturday Night Fever", starring John Travolta, was made in 1977. It turned Travolta into a superstar.
9. What novel, known as "Northern Lights" outside of North America, is set in a parallel universe and tells of Lyra Belacqua's journey to find her friend and her imprisoned father?

Answer: The Golden Compass

The novel is part of the "His Dark Materials" trilogy. The author is Phillip Pullman. A movie based on the book was released in 2007.
10. What is the sixth planet from the Sun?

Answer: Saturn

Saturn was once the most distant planet that could be seen by the ancients without a telescope. In 1665, Christian Huygens identified its most distinctive features (its rings) using a telescope. In 2013, it was studied by the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft.
11. A month after General Robert E. Lee surrendered, which state was the scene of the last land battle of the American Civil War?

Answer: Texas

The battle was fought at Palmito Ranch in Texas. Apparently, it didn't get the news that the war was over!
12. "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work". This was said by whom?

Answer: Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison reportedly said this famous quote while working to create the first light bulb. Edison died on October 18, 1931.
13. "A Dream Within a Dream" was written by what legendary poet?

Answer: Edgar Allan Poe

The poem was written in 1849. It discussed how someone could distinguish between real life and fiction.
14. Which African country is home to roughly 13% of the world's rainforests (2013 data)?

Answer: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Much of this forest has been cut down by logging businesses. Deforestation has also occurred by local tribes who use resources for subsistence farming, firewood, and expansion.
15. Which famous author wrote "David Copperfield" in 1850?

Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens wrote about the problems of working-class people at the time of the Industrial Revolution. He also wrote "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Oliver Twist", amongst other works.
16. What is the scientific name for the "large dog" constellation?

Answer: Canis Major

It is the Latin name for "greater dog". It is one of the 88 constellations of stars.
17. What is the sequel to "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen?

Answer: The River

This book was also known as "The Return to Hatchet". It was written in 1991.
18. Name the largest city by land area in New Mexico.

Answer: Albuquerque

Albuquerque has a land area of about 180.6 sq mi. It is home to the University of New Mexico.
19. What is known as the "business capital of Israel"?

Answer: Tel Aviv

The real capital of Israel is Jerusalem, a city which is sacred to Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Most of the businesses and performing arts centers, however, are in Tel Aviv.
20. What is the term for mural paintings on walls or ceilings in which artists apply water-based paint to wet or dry plaster?

Answer: fresco

Raphael's "School of Athens" and Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" are popular examples of fresco-style painting. Fresco painting is ideal for making murals because it lends itself to a monumental style, is durable, and has a matte surface.
Source: Author naterroy1

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