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A multiple-choice quiz by cricky. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cricky

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,361

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2798

Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (6/10), griller (10/10), Guest 176 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The same man has been known by three of the following names at various times. Which name does he not answer to? Hint

Stephen Georgiou

Cat Stevens

Yusuf Islam

Radek Stepanek

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these sets of notes belong to the key of C major? Hint

C, D, E, F

C#, D, E, F#

C, D, E, F#

C#, D#, E, F#

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who were the parents of Zeus? Hint

Apollo & Artemis

Paris & Helen

Castor & Pollux

Kronos & Rhea

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Question 4 of 10

4. Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" is a pizza-shaped planet supported by five giant animals. What are the animals? Hint

Multi coloured fish

A rat, a cat, a dog, a hog and a kangaroo

Four elephants and a turtle

Two tigers, two panthers and a lion

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these chemical elements does NOT have a chemical symbol beginning with the letter 'A'? Hint

Arsenic

Antimony

Astatine

Silver

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sort of animal is Punxsutawney Phil? Hint

Cockatoo

Groundhog

Moose

Penguin

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Question 7 of 10

7. The movie "Moulin Rouge" was set in a Parisian nightclub. Translated literally, moulin rouge is a red what? Hint

Shoe

Elephant

Windmill

Sheep

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Question 8 of 10

8. If Peter's son is Jane's brother, what relationship is Peter to Jane? Hint

Father

Son

Brother

Uncle

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Question 9 of 10

9. The adjective ovine refers to what sort of animal? Hint

Pigs

Cattle

Sheep

Chickens

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following US presidents is NOT carved on Mount Rushmore? Hint

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Franklin Roosevelt

Abraham Lincoln

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Mar 31 2024 : Hayes1953: 6/10
Mar 07 2024 : griller: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The same man has been known by three of the following names at various times. Which name does he not answer to?

Answer: Radek Stepanek

He was born Stephen Georgiou, used Cat Stevens for his musical career and when he later converted to Islam, changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Radek Stepanek is a Czech tennis player.

2. Which of these sets of notes belong to the key of C major?

Answer: C, D, E, F

C major is the simplest key there is, using just the white keys on the piano. The other keys were B major, D major and G major.

3. Who were the parents of Zeus?

Answer: Kronos & Rhea

Prior to Zeus, Kronos had eaten the five previous children borne by Rhea, fearing they would overthrow him. However, Rhea hid the baby Zeus away and gave Kronos a baby-shaped rock instead. And ultimately, Zeus overthrew Kronos.

4. Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" is a pizza-shaped planet supported by five giant animals. What are the animals?

Answer: Four elephants and a turtle

Pratchett has written over thirty Discworld novels since "The Colour of Magic" in 1983.

5. Which of these chemical elements does NOT have a chemical symbol beginning with the letter 'A'?

Answer: Antimony

Antimony's symbol is Sb for its Latin name Stibium. Arsenic (As), Astatine (At) and Silver (Ag) all have symbols beginning with the letter A.

6. What sort of animal is Punxsutawney Phil?

Answer: Groundhog

Phil is the groundhog of Groundhog Day fame. If he sees his shadow on February 2 each year, there will be another six weeks of winter.

7. The movie "Moulin Rouge" was set in a Parisian nightclub. Translated literally, moulin rouge is a red what?

Answer: Windmill

The original nightclub was established, with a red windmill, in the late 19th century.

8. If Peter's son is Jane's brother, what relationship is Peter to Jane?

Answer: Father

An easy question just to make sure you're still paying attention.

9. The adjective ovine refers to what sort of animal?

Answer: Sheep

From the Latin for sheep, ovis, it is unrelated to the Latin for egg, ovum.

10. Which of the following US presidents is NOT carved on Mount Rushmore?

Answer: Franklin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth head. Franklin hadn't started his term as president when the sculptures began in 1927.

Source: Author cricky

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