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Mixed Trivia Trivia Quiz


A bunch of random and useless trivia questions. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by twnme88. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
twnme88
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
257,963
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
8 / 20
Plays
6707
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/20), gracious1 (17/20), Guest 194 (10/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which U.S. president signed the law making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Which is the only fruit NOT native to North America? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What is the official fish of eight U.S. states? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. In the 1997 movie "Titanic", whose hands are seen when Jack draws a picture of Rose wearing her diamond necklace? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. How many baby teeth do humans normally have? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Which U.S. president appeared on the cover of "Cosmopolitan" magazine as a young man kissing his girlfriend? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the Sorcerer's Stone in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What color was the White House's Red Room when Dolley Madison was First Lady? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. In Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie "Jaws", what was the name of Quint's boat? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What actress got her own TV series after she sent a network executive two dozen Krispy Kreme donuts? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. What book was Mark David Chapman carrying when he shot John Lennon? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What was the original name of the Bank of America? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. What Hollywood star was ranked first among actors on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest screen legends of the 20th century? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. Of the following choices who was the first king to be called "The Great"? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which was the first American state to officially abolish slavery? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What is a cross between a corgi and a dachshund called? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What is the lowest value of paper currency ever issued by the U.S. government? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Wreaths made of what vegetable were awarded to the winning athletes at the Nemean games in ancient Greece? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What was the initial budget allocated in 1939 for research and development of the atomic bomb? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. What color was named after a bloody 19th century European battle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which U.S. president signed the law making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law in 1983, though the bill had been first proposed in 1968 right after King's assassination. This man is now honored for his great contributions to society and his fight against segregation.
2. Which is the only fruit NOT native to North America?

Answer: peaches

Peaches were brought over to North America from China after discovery while blueberries, cranberries, and Concord grapes are native to the area.
3. What is the official fish of eight U.S. states?

Answer: brook trout

The brook trout is the official fish of eight states-- more than any other. The states are New Hampshire, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.
4. In the 1997 movie "Titanic", whose hands are seen when Jack draws a picture of Rose wearing her diamond necklace?

Answer: James Cameron's

The hands of James Cameron, the director of "Titanic" were shown drawing the picture even though Leonardo DiCaprio played the part of Jack. James Cameron is a great artist and drew all the other pictures in Jack's portfolio also.
5. How many baby teeth do humans normally have?

Answer: 20

Humans have 20 baby teeth as children, but loose these and have 32 permanent teeth as adults. The twelve teeth that are new and don't grow in place of baby teeth are usually referred to as molars.
6. Which U.S. president appeared on the cover of "Cosmopolitan" magazine as a young man kissing his girlfriend?

Answer: Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford was working as a model and was on the cover in 1942 with his girlfriend Phyllis Brown. He became President about 30 years later, when Nixon resigned. Ford was the only president not elected to any position. He was appointed vice president after Nixon's original VP resigned. He was then sworn in as President after Nixon's resignation.
7. What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the Sorcerer's Stone in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"?

Answer: Fluffy

Fluffy is the name of the three-headed dog, while Norbert, Scabbers, and Hedwig are a dragon, a rat, and an owl respectively. The dog was guarding the Sorcerer's stone created by Albus Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel. It could be put to sleep by music.
8. What color was the White House's Red Room when Dolley Madison was First Lady?

Answer: yellow

The room was a parlor during the time that Dolley Madison lived at the White House and it was painted yellow. Now it is a state reception room with red fabric on the walls.
9. In Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie "Jaws", what was the name of Quint's boat?

Answer: Orca

Quint, the shark hunter, had a boat called Orca and used it to hunt the shark. This movie was a massive hit and has had many sequels made.
10. What actress got her own TV series after she sent a network executive two dozen Krispy Kreme donuts?

Answer: Kirstie Alley

While all these stars had their own TV series at some point in their career, Kirstie Alley sent the exec donuts and got her own series called "Fat Actress". Ashlee was the star of "The Ashlee Simpson Show" and Jessica was the star of "The Newlyweds" along with her husband Nick Lachey. Paris Hilton has starred in 4 seasons of "The Simple Life" along with friend Nicole Richie.
11. What book was Mark David Chapman carrying when he shot John Lennon?

Answer: The Catcher in the Rye

Chapman was carrying "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger claiming that John Lennon was the kind of person that Holden Caulfield would hate. This kind of person is a "phony" and Chapman believed that John Lennon preached things that he didn't do himself.
12. What was the original name of the Bank of America?

Answer: The Bank of Italy

The Bank of Italy was started in San Francisco in 1904 by Amadeo Giannini, the son of Italian immigrants. Its name was changed to the Bank of America in 1928. The Bank of America is one of the leading banks in the United States now, despite its simple roots.
13. What Hollywood star was ranked first among actors on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest screen legends of the 20th century?

Answer: Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart was first on the list, while his wife, Lauren Bacall, was 20th among actresses.
14. Of the following choices who was the first king to be called "The Great"?

Answer: Alexander III of Macedonia

Alexander III was the king of Macedonia and overthrew the Persian Empire. He is more commonly known by the name "Alexander the Great." Julius Caesar was a great conqueror of Rome that came after Alexander the Great. Both Peter and Catherine of Russia were called "The Great". Cyrus the Great of Babylon was another prominent ruler.
15. Which was the first American state to officially abolish slavery?

Answer: Vermont

Vermont abolished slavery in 1777 in its constitution. The United States didn't abolish slavery as a whole until the Thirteenth Amendment, which was signed into law at the end of the Civil War.
16. What is a cross between a corgi and a dachshund called?

Answer: dorgi

The cross is called a dorgi. Corgis are famous dogs because of Queen Elizabeth II's attachment to the breed. Dachshunds are of German origin and are more commonly known as the "hot dog" because of their unique shape.
17. What is the lowest value of paper currency ever issued by the U.S. government?

Answer: 3 cents

During the Civil War the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing started issuing smaller paper money amounts in 3-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-cent values. The 3-cent value was eliminated in the 1870s because of its impracticality.
18. Wreaths made of what vegetable were awarded to the winning athletes at the Nemean games in ancient Greece?

Answer: celery

Celery, called 'selinon' by the ancient Greeks, was made into wreaths and given to the winners of the events. The Nemean games, like the Olympic games are held in honor of the Greek god, Zeus.
19. What was the initial budget allocated in 1939 for research and development of the atomic bomb?

Answer: $6,000

Only $6,000 was allocated by President Roosevelt, but this money was increased to $2 billion by 1945. It is surprising that the atomic bomb was created with such a small amount of money, but the government must have realized its important over the years and increased funding. The United States was the first country to successfully test an atomic bomb.
20. What color was named after a bloody 19th century European battle?

Answer: magenta

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta fought in the town of Magenta in northern Italy in 1859. It was between the French, led by Napoleon III, and the Austrians, and the French won the battle.
Source: Author twnme88

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