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'V' is the answer Trivia Quiz

As always, all the answers begin with the same letter. This time it's 'V'.

A multiple-choice quiz by anagram2. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
anagram2

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,867

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1983

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was 'Turning Japanese' in 1980? Hint

The Verve

The Vengaboys

The Vapors

Visage

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did Swiss mechanical engineer George De Mestral invent in the 1940s? Hint

Viagra

Vending machine

Velcro

Videography

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which film did David Niven star as a vampire count,who lured beauty-contest winners to his castle in order to use their blood to revive his dead wife? Hint

Vampires in Venice

Vampire Circus

Vampira

The Vampire Lovers

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the Hungarian hunting dog, whose name in Hungarian means 'pointer'? Hint

Vlaamperd

Vladimir

Vizsla

Vyatka

5. Responsible for the masterpiece 'Charles I,in Hunting Dress' this artist's early work was so similar to Rubens, having spent 2 years as a member of his workshop, that several of his paintings were originally attributed to Rubens. Who is he? Hint

Van Eyck

Van Leyden

Van Gogh

Van Dyck

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Question 6 of 10

6. This South American rodent is related to the chinchilla. It is usually nocturnal and feeds on grass, roots and seeds. Often hunted for its fur, what is it called? Hint

Vole

Vicuna

Viscacha

Vervet

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is an early English instrument, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, similar to the harpsichord and sometimes called a spinet. Hint

Violone

Virginal

Vina

Violetta

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Question 8 of 10

8. This actor's first film appearance was in 'The Ten Commandments' but he is best remembered by many for his 'solo' role on television in the 1960's. Who is he? Hint

Lee Van Cleef

Jon Voight

Max Von Sydow

Robert Vaughn

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is attributed with the quotation 'If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him'? Hint

Van der Post

Virgil

Voltaire

Vanderbilt

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the television series 'Forever Knight' what was the main character? Hint

Vampire

Villain

Voyager

Viking

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was 'Turning Japanese' in 1980?

Answer: The Vapors

'Turning Japanese' was the band's second single and it reached number 3 in the UK charts. Their first single, 'Prisoners' failed to make an impact.

2. What did Swiss mechanical engineer George De Mestral invent in the 1940s?

Answer: Velcro

De Mestral developed the idea after removing burrs from his clothes during a walk in the woods. The name velcro is a combination of the words 'velour', a kind of fabric and 'crochet', a hook.

3. In which film did David Niven star as a vampire count,who lured beauty-contest winners to his castle in order to use their blood to revive his dead wife?

Answer: Vampira

Playing a vampire seems somewhat of a strange role for David Niven, regarded by many as the archetypal English gentleman, but it was supposed to be a spoof film.

4. What is the name of the Hungarian hunting dog, whose name in Hungarian means 'pointer'?

Answer: Vizsla

Vladimir, vyatka and vlaamperd are all breeds of horses.

Answer: Van Dyck

Born in Antwerp, the son of a silk merchant, Van Dyck settled in London in 1632 and became the court painter to Charles I, who bestowed a knighthood on him. Sir Anthony Van Dyck died in London in 1641.

6. This South American rodent is related to the chinchilla. It is usually nocturnal and feeds on grass, roots and seeds. Often hunted for its fur, what is it called?

Answer: Viscacha

The name viscacha is from the native South American Quechua language, the word 'wicacha' meaning animal.

7. This is an early English instrument, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, similar to the harpsichord and sometimes called a spinet.

Answer: Virginal

Like the harpsichord the virginal has strings that are plucked, but instead of running from front to back the virginal's strings run from side to side.

8. This actor's first film appearance was in 'The Ten Commandments' but he is best remembered by many for his 'solo' role on television in the 1960's. Who is he?

Answer: Robert Vaughn

Although he has appeared in many films and television series since that first film back in 1957, many people, myself included, will always remember him as Napoleon Solo in 'The Man from Uncle'.

9. Who is attributed with the quotation 'If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him'?

Answer: Voltaire

Voltaire is the pen name of writer and philosopher Francois-Marie Arouet, born in Paris in 1694.

10. In the television series 'Forever Knight' what was the main character?

Answer: Vampire

Nick Knight, a vampire, nightshift cop, and all round good guy who longs to be human again.

Source: Author anagram2

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