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Mixed General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Some mixed trivia to ponder. Have fun and good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
justawful

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,029

Updated
Jul 01 23

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
11 / 25

Plays
4504

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who is the actual piano player on the 'Peanuts' cartoons? Hint

Teddy Wilson

Vince Guaraldi

Floyd Cramer

Eddie Weber

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Question 2 of 25

2. The prestigious Nobel Prize is named after Alfred Nobel. What is Alfred Nobel credited with inventing? Hint

The Typewriter

Teflon

Eyeglasses

Dynamite

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Question 3 of 25

3. Only male goats have horns. True or false?

Answer: (One Word (true or false))

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Question 4 of 25

4. What is the main attraction at Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park? Hint

Gold Mines

Geysers

Wildlife

Cliff Dwellings

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Question 5 of 25

5. At the end of this classic Frank R. Stockton story we are asked what comes out of the open door, The Lady or the_____? Hint

Gentleman

Tiger

Vampire

Little Girl

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Question 6 of 25

6. What comedian had a career long running gag about how cheap he was? Hint

Jack Benny

Milton Berle

Bob Hope

Joey Bishop

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Question 7 of 25

7. In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz' what did the witch use skywriting to tell Dorothy to do?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 25

8. What was the product invented by the 3M company upon which the entire corporation was built? Hint

Roofing Shingles

Fiberglass Insulation

Latex Paint

Scotch Tape

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Question 9 of 25

9. What Beatles song, when played backwards, seems to be saying 'Turn me on dead man'? Hint

Revolution Number Nine

Helter Skelter

I Am The Walrus

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

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Question 10 of 25

10. The U.S. hockey team won a gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics by defeating what team? Hint

Russia

Finland

Norway

Czechoslovakia

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Question 11 of 25

11. In the U.S., what route was known as the National Road? Hint

Route 10

Route 66

Route 40

Route 1

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Question 12 of 25

12. What was the name of the cemetery that was being searched for in the movie 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'? Hint

Boot Hill

Tombstone

Sand Hill

Deadwood

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Question 13 of 25

13. In what Alaskan city does the Iditarod race finish? Hint

Fairbanks

Nome

Anchorage

Juneau

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Question 14 of 25

14. Because of his 6 foot 7 inch height, famed animal trainer Gunther Gabel Williams was once offered a basketball scholarship to the University of Miami. True or False?

Answer: (One Word (true or false))

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Question 15 of 25

15. What artist is credited with giving us our modern conception of Santa Claus? Hint

Thomas Nast

Allan Hilliard

Ted Miller

James McDermid

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which of the following is 'not' a type of pear? Hint

Forelle

Bosc

Slingerland

Seckel

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Question 17 of 25

17. Former Playboy Bunny Shannon Tweed has two children with what rock and roll performer? Hint

Burton Cummings of Guess Who

David Lee Roth of Van Halen

Sting

Gene Simmons of Kiss

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Question 18 of 25

18. What cartoon character always used the famous line 'I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today'? Hint

Wimpy

Alfalfa

Ernie

Boo Boo

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Question 19 of 25

19. In the movie 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' George Clooney did all his own singing. True or False?

Answer: (One Word (true or false))

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Question 20 of 25

20. What U.S. state has a series of license plates with the slogan 'Birthplace of Aviation'? Hint

Washington

North Carolina

Ohio

California

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Question 21 of 25

21. Who was the intended victim of the Charles Manson clan at the Sharon Tate murders? Hint

Roman Polanski

Terry Melcher

Dennis Wilson

Vincent Bugliosi

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Question 22 of 25

22. What very unusual event took place on March 29th 1848? Hint

A meteor struck a remote part of Russia destroying 800 square miles of forest

11.9 inches of rain fell in 1 hour at Sisters, Oregon. The most ever recorded

A 14 square mile island formed overnight off the coast of New Zealand

Niagara Falls dried up

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Question 23 of 25

23. On the animated TV show 'King of the Hill' what is the name of Hank Hill's dog? Hint

Beatlejuice

Spike

Ladybird

Houston

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Question 24 of 25

24. Baseball's Dodgers were named that because they used to 'dodge' something. What was it they used to dodge? Hint

The draft

The trolley

Taxes

The law

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Question 25 of 25

25. The Great Blondin was a famous what? Hint

Magician

Daredevil

Escape Artist

Chess Master

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the actual piano player on the 'Peanuts' cartoons?

Answer: Vince Guaraldi

Guaraldi has been a successful jazz pianist since the 1950s.

2. The prestigious Nobel Prize is named after Alfred Nobel. What is Alfred Nobel credited with inventing?

Answer: Dynamite

Nobel held over 350 patents for his numerous inventions. He also wrote poetry and drama.

3. Only male goats have horns. True or false?

Answer: False

4. What is the main attraction at Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park?

Answer: Cliff Dwellings

The cliff dwellings were rediscovered in the late 1800s.

5. At the end of this classic Frank R. Stockton story we are asked what comes out of the open door, The Lady or the_____?

Answer: Tiger

The classic story leaves the answer to your imagination.

6. What comedian had a career long running gag about how cheap he was?

Answer: Jack Benny

Another gag he used was about how poorly he played the violin.

7. In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz' what did the witch use skywriting to tell Dorothy to do?

Answer: Surrender

8. What was the product invented by the 3M company upon which the entire corporation was built?

Answer: Scotch Tape

3M had been primarily a sandpaper manufacturer previous to the invention of Scotch tape. This simple invention became a worldwide staple.

9. What Beatles song, when played backwards, seems to be saying 'Turn me on dead man'?

Answer: Revolution Number Nine

This song was used to further the misconception that Paul was dead.

10. The U.S. hockey team won a gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics by defeating what team?

Answer: Finland

The miracle win over the Russians was actually in a qualifying round. They still needed to defeat Finland in order to win the gold medal.

11. In the U.S., what route was known as the National Road?

Answer: Route 40

The original 'National Road' ran from Baltimore Md. to Vandalia Ill.

12. What was the name of the cemetery that was being searched for in the movie 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'?

Answer: Sand Hill

Gold was buried in a grave there.

13. In what Alaskan city does the Iditarod race finish?

Answer: Nome

The famous dogsled race is approximately 1200 miles long.

14. Because of his 6 foot 7 inch height, famed animal trainer Gunther Gabel Williams was once offered a basketball scholarship to the University of Miami. True or False?

Answer: False

Actually his fame overshadowed his rather slight 5 foot 4 inch stature.

15. What artist is credited with giving us our modern conception of Santa Claus?

Answer: Thomas Nast

This political cartoonist lived from 1840-1902. Of his many works he is most remembered for giving us the rotund bearded caricature that we now recognize as Santa Claus.

16. Which of the following is 'not' a type of pear?

Answer: Slingerland

17. Former Playboy Bunny Shannon Tweed has two children with what rock and roll performer?

Answer: Gene Simmons of Kiss

18. What cartoon character always used the famous line 'I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today'?

Answer: Wimpy

He was a common character in the Popeye cartoons.

19. In the movie 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' George Clooney did all his own singing. True or False?

Answer: False

After hearing his voice, the producers decided to over-dub his parts.

20. What U.S. state has a series of license plates with the slogan 'Birthplace of Aviation'?

Answer: Ohio

North Carolina has a similar slogan that reads 'First in Flight'.

21. Who was the intended victim of the Charles Manson clan at the Sharon Tate murders?

Answer: Terry Melcher

Son of actress Doris Day, Melcher was a record producer who had snubbed Manson.

22. What very unusual event took place on March 29th 1848?

Answer: Niagara Falls dried up

Because of ice upriver, the falls actually dried up for nearly two days.

23. On the animated TV show 'King of the Hill' what is the name of Hank Hill's dog?

Answer: Ladybird

24. Baseball's Dodgers were named that because they used to 'dodge' something. What was it they used to dodge?

Answer: The trolley

In turn of century New York City, many people had to dodge the numerous trolley cars. The team was initially called The Trolley Dodgers before being shortened to The Dodgers.

25. The Great Blondin was a famous what?

Answer: Daredevil

He made history with his many crossings of Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

Source: Author justawful

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