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The K-Files Trivia Quiz

I decided to write an alphabetical quiz starting with my own initial -K.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kaye19. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Kaye19

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,650

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
680

Last 3 plays: Guest 171 (7/10), Guest 72 (7/10), 1995Tarpon (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kenneth Kaunda was President of what African country from 1964 to 1991? Hint

Zambia

Zululand

Zimbabwe

Zaire

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Question 2 of 10

2. When I was a child I was given a kaleidoscope. I knew it was a toy, but what was I to do with it? Hint

Blow it

Shake it and look into it

Take it apart

Beat it with a stick

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Question 3 of 10

3. A rather lovely bird has the Latin name of Alcedo atthis. What is it commonly known as? Hint

Kiwi

Kittiwake

Kestrel

Kingfisher

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Question 4 of 10

4. When in Japan, I was given a Koto. What should I have done with it? Hint

Eat it

Play it

Wear it

Throw it out

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Question 5 of 10

5. Prior to the country's adoption of the Euro, what was the monetary unit of Estonia? Hint

Kroon

Krona

Krone

Koruna

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which "King" was assassinated in 1968 in the USA? Hint

Stephen King

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Billie Jean King

B.B. King

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where in Africa will you find the Kariba Dam? Hint

On the Congo River

On Lake Victoria

On the Zambezi River

In Southern Uganda

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the area, in square miles, of Kuwait? Hint

6,879 sq. miles

9,764 sq. miles

8,432 sq. miles

5,892 sq. miles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kwashiorkor is a very unpleasant condition. What is it? Hint

An infectious disease

Tick-bite fever

A disease of horses

A protein deficiency

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Question 10 of 10

10. Katagelophobia is an irrational fear of what? Hint

Ridicule

Mice

Snow

Heights

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kenneth Kaunda was President of what African country from 1964 to 1991?

Answer: Zambia

Kenneth Kaunda became the first President of Zambia, formerly Northern Rhodesia.
He was leader of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) and opposed apartheid. He also helped establish Namibia as an independent nation.

2. When I was a child I was given a kaleidoscope. I knew it was a toy, but what was I to do with it?

Answer: Shake it and look into it

A kaleidoscope is a plastic or cardboard tube with a glass eyepiece at one end and mirrors at the other. It contains pieces of coloured glass or paper and when turned or shaken various patterns are produced.

3. A rather lovely bird has the Latin name of Alcedo atthis. What is it commonly known as?

Answer: Kingfisher

The Kingfisher is a brightly coloured bird which nests in holes in river or lake banks. It feeds on small fish.

4. When in Japan, I was given a Koto. What should I have done with it?

Answer: Play it

A Koto is a Japanese musical instrument similar to a zither and about six feet long. It usually has 13 strings and is played by plucking.

5. Prior to the country's adoption of the Euro, what was the monetary unit of Estonia?

Answer: Kroon

The Krone was the unit in Denmark and Norway. The Krona was in Sweden and Iceland, while the Koruna was used in Slovakia.

6. Which "King" was assassinated in 1968 in the USA?

Answer: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on 4th April 1968.
He was a Baptist minister and Civil Rights leader. In 1964, he became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace prize.

7. Where in Africa will you find the Kariba Dam?

Answer: On the Zambezi River

The Kariba Dam was built on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was built between 1955-1959 and forms Lake Kariba.

8. What is the area, in square miles, of Kuwait?

Answer: 6,879 sq. miles

It is 6,879 sq. miles or 17,819 sq. kilometres. Kuwait borders Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf.

9. Kwashiorkor is a very unpleasant condition. What is it?

Answer: A protein deficiency

Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency in young children. It is prevalent in poor Third World countries, and causes retarded growth, distended abdomen and lethargy.

10. Katagelophobia is an irrational fear of what?

Answer: Ridicule

Katagelophobia is the fear of being ridiculed or made fun of. Sufferers are afraid to speak in public, to start a conversation or to take part in group activities.

Source: Author Kaye19

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