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The Ultimate More Mixed Trivia Quiz | Mixed 10 Questions

A mix of topics, some easier than others. You'll do well to get them all!

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,641

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
835

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who plays Julia Robert's mother in 'Steel Magnolias'? Hint

Olympia Dukakis

Sally Field

Dolly Parton

Shirley Maclaine

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Question 2 of 10

2. What would you do with a satsuma? Hint

Eat it

Dance it

Ride it

Endure it

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many cities are there in London (England)? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote 'The History Man'? Hint

Malcolm Bradbury

David Lodge

Ray Bradbury

Sebastian Faulks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where would you find a root partition? Hint

Dental surgery

Computer server

Building site

Hairdressers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as leader of the Conservative Party?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the odious clergyman in 'Pride and Prejudice'? Hint

Mr. Collins

Mr. Heath

Mr. Swift

Mr. Eaton

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the capital of the Free State, South Africa? Hint

Durban

Pietermaritzburg

Bloemfontein

Johannesburg

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the librarian in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'? Hint

Niall

Miles

Giles

Kyle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was NOT a daughter of Tsar Nicolas II of Russia? Hint

Anastasia

Olga

Tatiana

Alexandra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who plays Julia Robert's mother in 'Steel Magnolias'?

Answer: Sally Field

Sally Field plays the mother from wedding to funeral.

2. What would you do with a satsuma?

Answer: Eat it

Eat it, it's a variety of orange.

3. How many cities are there in London (England)?

Answer: 2

Two: the city of London and the city of Westminster.

4. Who wrote 'The History Man'?

Answer: Malcolm Bradbury

Malcolm Bradbury who died in 2000. 'The History Man' is a classic satire of provincial academia and human frailty.

5. Where would you find a root partition?

Answer: Computer server

You would find the root partition on a unix-based server. It holds the master set of directories.

6. Who succeeded Margaret Thatcher as leader of the Conservative Party?

Answer: John Major

John Major was the surprise victor but has now returned to relative obscurity after losing the 1997 General Election to Tony Blair.

7. What is the name of the odious clergyman in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Answer: Mr. Collins

Mr. Collins is linked to various characters in the {plot;} he is a cousin of the Bennetts, a suitor to Elizabeth, and is parish priest to Mr. Darcy's aunt, Lady Catherine de Burgh.

8. What is the capital of the Free State, South Africa?

Answer: Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein means "flowering spring". The South African Supreme Court is in Bloemfontein.

9. What is the name of the librarian in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'?

Answer: Giles

Giles is played by British actor Anthony Stewart Head, best known prior to 'Buffy' for his coffee ads.

10. Which of the following was NOT a daughter of Tsar Nicolas II of Russia?

Answer: Alexandra

Alexandra was his wife. They had a son Alexis and four daughters, Maria, Olga, Tatiana and Anastasia.

Source: Author bridget3

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